The Fayetteville Technical Community College Foundation is having its 3rd annual Trojan Fit 5K Color Run/Walk on April 22.

The Trojan Fit 5K Color Run/Walk “is a great event for the whole family,” said Sandy Ammons, the Executive Director of the FTCC Foundation. The event will be at the FTCC’s Fayetteville campus on 2201 Hull Road.

Check-in starts at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Two routes will be available: a 5K run and a fun walk, well-suited for families with strollers.

It costs $35 plus a $3.10 sign-up fee to race or walk, including the Trojan Fit 5K Color Run T-Shirt. Those wanting to participate can register and pay online at https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Fayetteville/FTCCTrojan5KRunWalk. The same link can be used for those that want to sponsor or volunteer at the event.

The race map for the event can also be found on the website. The race map will show you the paths available, color station locations, water stations, parking, and more. The race shirt pick-up will be available from April 17-21 at the FTCC Foundation Office at the Harry Shaw Virtual College Center at 2225 Hull Road.

The money from this event goes towards the FTCC Foundation. “The FTCC Foundation is the fundraising arm of the college,” said Ammons. The FTCC Foundation supports FTCC scholarships, grants and various programs that help with the unfulfilled needs of FTCC.

For example, during the pandemic, the FTCC Foundation used its funds to support multiple students in need to pay for things such as groceries and rent. That is one of the ways the FTCC Foundation continues to provide FTCC students a chance at a brighter and more prosperous future.

The FTCC Foundation is a nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

The Trojan Fit 5K Color Run is a 3-mile untimed run inspired by Holi, the Festival of Colors, that also celebrates the start of spring. The throwing of colors is a symbol of love and happiness. There will be multiple color stations where participants will have the option to participate in throwing colors.

The annual FTCC Foundation Trojan Fit 5K Color Run "is also sanctioned as a Dogwood Festival event." said Ammons.

Take advantage of this fun and meaningful event! Register today and help support FTCC students through the FTCC Foundation.

For more information, please visit https://www.faytechcc.edu/foundation-events/ or https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Fayetteville/FTCCTrojan5KRunWalk.

For more information email an FTCC Foundation representative at foundation@faytechcc.edu or call 910-678-8441.