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Spring 2026 Run Iron Mike Run 5K Run/Walk

Date:
Mon, Mar 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Location:
Polo Field Adjacent To 1-2739 R Miller Street
Cumberland County, North Carolina
28307
United States
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Links:
runsignup.com
Tags:
5k Run Virtual Walk

RACE INFORMATION:

Join us as we continue to build esprit-de-corps, promote fitness, increase membership, and raise funds for our future chapter events. You can choose our virtual registration option and complete your 5k anytime the week of the Monday, 23 March to Friday, 27 March 2026. In person race is scheduled for 0700, Friday, 27 March 2026. Event is timed. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Top overall male, Top overall female, and top male and female finisher in each category: under 15, 15-20, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 and over. ALL REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM 2026 RUNIRONMIKERUN 5K FINISHER MEDAL, and 2026 RunIronMikeRun 5K race shirt. For virtual registrants, once complete, we ask that you go to our social media sites Facebook, Instagram, or Signal Chat and share a picture with your finisher swag! Tag your photo with #runironmikerun

https://www.facebook.com/AGCRAIronMike/

https://www.instagram.com/agcra_ironmike/

In-person registrants will be limited to 150.

PACKET PICK UP:

Virtual Option: Your race packet will be mailed to you upon completion of race shirts and medals. Expect receipt during the virtual race period.

In-person Option:

Pre-race day packet pick up will be at Two Two Six, The Warehouse, 226 Donaldson Street, Fayetteville, NC on Thursday, 26 March 2026 (4:30pm-9pm). On the day of the race, packet pick up will be 0545-0630 at Polo Field. Contact MAJ (Ret) Pat Davis at 443-926-3924 if you have any questions.

RACE DAY:

Arrive early to secure parking near the race site. Pre-race briefing will occur at 0645. Post race picture will be at the Iron Mike Statue.

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