About the Fall 2026 Run Iron Mike Run 5K Run/Walk
The race is named for the Iron Mike statue in Fayetteville, and the post-race group photo is taken right there at the monument. The course is timed and age-group prizes go deep, so there is real competition at the front while plenty of people are simply out for a morning run.
Packet pickup the evening before is at a venue called The Warehouse on Donaldson Street, with a backup option on race morning at Polo Field before the pre-race briefing. Parking near the start can go fast, so arriving early helps. A virtual option lets you run the course on your own during the race week if you cannot make it in person.
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Distances & Start Times
5K12/11/2026 07:00$40
5K11/30/2026 00:00$40
5K12/11/2026 07:00Free
Fall 2026 Run Iron Mike Run Defender Participant12/11/2026 07:00$35
Fall 2026 Run Iron Mike Run Virtual Defender Participant11/30/2026 07:00$35
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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