The Fayetteville Freedom Run: Money Box 5K (Walk/Run)
About this race
Financially Fit 5K & Fun Run
Run Toward Financial Freedom
Join Money Box Academy for a fun, family-friendly 5K and community experience designed to help our community move toward healthier bodies, smarter money habits, and stronger futures.
Whether you are a runner, walker, beginner, family, or competitive participant, this event is for you. You can run for time, walk at your own pace, or simply come out to support a mission that is making a real difference in Fayetteville and surrounding communities.
Proceeds support Money Box Academy’s free financial literacy programs for youth, families, seniors, and small business owners.
Race Experience
Competitive runners are welcome. Our goal is to provide timing and recognize the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place race finishers. All other participants are invited to run, walk, or move at their own pace.
Families are welcome. We will also have kid-friendly activities, music, vendors, and community fun throughout the event.
Registration Options
General Registration
Includes:
- Official race bib
- Event t-shirt
- Finisher participation medal
- Access to race day activities, music, vendors, and giveaways
Best for runners and walkers who want the full race experience while supporting the mission.
VIP Registration
Includes:
- Official race bib
- Event t-shirt
- Finisher participation medal
- Drawstring bag or tote bag
- Performance towel
- Wristband
- Priority check-in
- VIP race day experience
Best value. Perfect for participants who want upgraded swag, a smoother check-in experience, and extra perks while giving deeper support to Money Box Academy’s community impact.
Child Registration
Includes:
- Official race bib
- Youth event t-shirt
- Finisher participation medal
- Access to family fun activities, games, music, and community activities
Perfect for children and families who want to participate together and celebrate healthy habits early.
Why Your Registration Matters
This is more than a race. Every registration helps Money Box Academy provide free and accessible financial education to people who need it most. Your steps help fund programs that teach budgeting, credit, saving, entrepreneurship, wealth-building, and financial confidence.
Come run, walk, or cheer with us. Every step builds the future.
Pick your distance
Running
5k General Registration
VIP Registration
Child Registration
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fayetteville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 6:56 PM local time (EDT) in Fayetteville on October 3, 2026 — 11h 44m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Fayetteville
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Fayetteville 5K Races 15 races
- 10K Run Events in Fayetteville 5 races
- Fayetteville Running Calendar 2026 22 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, 24 Fayetteville events
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