The Derby Run in Memory of Justin Lopes Presented by A.S.A.P. Personal Training
About this race
WHAT
The 9th annual Derby Run in Memory of Justin Lopes Presented by A.S.A.P Personal Training will begin at Terry Sanford High School. The 5K and 10K courses run through the scenic Haymount area as well as the Fayetteville Technical Community Campus and will finish near the Terry Sanford High School baseball field. There will also be a 1 Mile Fun Run and face painting, a selfie station and a silent auction. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
Back by Popular Demand for 2026! Who is the fastest filly or colt on the track? A fun 50 Yard Dash for kids 10 & under will take place before the start of the 10K! No fee for entry, but children must be registered for another event IN ADDITION to the dash. Children over 10 are not permitted.
Participants are encouraged to wear their best Derby Run hat and/or costume. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumed runners, best decorated stroller and best Derby Run hat.
WHEN
Saturday, May 2, 2026
DISTANCES OFFERED
10K Run/Walk - TIMED
5K Run/Walk - TIMED
1 Mile Run/Walk - UNTIMED
Kids 50 Yard Dash (10 & under) - UNTIMED & FREE! - Child must be registered in another event to run the Dash for free.
*You can walk or run these events
START / FINISH LINE LOCATION
Terry Sanford High School
2301 Fort Bragg Road
Fayetteville, NC 28303
PARKING
Parking is available at Terry Sanford High School
SCHEDULE
For Packet Pickup Information and Full Schedule of Events, click HERE
TO REGISTER
To register, click on the Sign Up button in the top right of the website.
Online Registration is open until the race starts. We encourage you to register online before arriving to the event.
Registration will be available at the race. You will be asked to scan a QR Code with your phone to register online.
HOW YOUR REGISTRATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Net proceeds from the Derby Run will go to local charities that benefit children. These include The Child Advocacy Center in Fayetteville, Cy’s World Foundation and the Justin Richard Lopes Memorial Scholarship. The Child Advocacy Center offers children a safe place that supports the prevention, investigation and prosecution of child abuse. Cy’s World Foundation was founded in 2010 to honor Cy Garber. Cy’s World Foundation seeks to promote a love of the outdoors to children. Two scholarships were created in memory of Justin Lopes and are awarded every year through the Cumberland Community Foundation to a graduating senior from Cumberland County High School.
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Running
10K
You can run or walk this event. This event is timed.
5K
You can run or walk this event. This event is timed.
1 Mile
You can run or walk this event. This event is not timed.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fayetteville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 8:01 PM local time (EDT) in Fayetteville on May 2, 2026 — 13h 38m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — The Derby Run in Memory of Justin Lopes Presented by A.S.A.P. Personal Training
185 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 10K
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Schuller | 42:05 | 6:47 /mi |
| 2 | Harrison Gay | 42:26 | 6:51 /mi |
| 3 | Luis Nazario | 43:41 | 7:03 /mi |
| 4 | Perry Plymale | 47:06 | 7:36 /mi |
| 5 | Andrew Faircloth | 47:50 | 7:43 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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- Fayetteville 5K Races 14 races
- 10K Run Events in Fayetteville 5 races
- Fayetteville Running Calendar 2026 21 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 23 Fayetteville events
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