Saturday, September 10th | Downtown Fayetteville

5k Peace Walk/Run

African World Peace Festival (SEPTEMBER 9-11)

We are excited to launch our 6th Annual African World Peace 5K Run/Walk, honoring our friend Julio Ramirez. This event is part of our 3-day, community-supported African World Peace Festival, aimed at brining a diverse community of people together, promoting health, wellness, peace, love and respect for all.

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Saturday, July 11th | Downtown Fayetteville

5k Peace Walk/Run

African World Peace Festival
(July 7 - 12)

We are excited to launch our 5th Annual African World Peace 5K Run/Walk, honoring our friend Julio Ramirez. This event is part of our 3-day, community-supported African World Peace Festival, aimed at brining a diverse community of people together, promoting health, wellness, peace, love and respect for all.

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GET Involved

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Cost & Sign-up

Free to Public + Race Fee

The 3-day Festival is FREE to the public. The 5K Peace Run/Walk has a signup fee for kids & adults.

Early-bird Cost

$30 for kids (16 & under)
$35 for adults (17 & above)
FREE for spectators
FREE health screenings

Regular Cost Starting July 4th

$30 for kids (16 & under)
$40 for adults (17 & above)
FREE for spectators
FREE health screenings

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Awards & Benefits

Cash Prizes + Community support

There is a cash prize available for the top 3 males & females. T-shirt & medal all participants

Prizes

$100 for 1st Place
$75 for 2nd Place
$50 for 3rd place
T-shirt & medal for every finishing runner

Benefits

In Memory of Julio Rameriz
Send a child with Diabetes to summer camp
Book drive & computers for Ghana
Supports Culture & Heritage mission

Mission Details

Times & Course

Sat @ 7am / Person St Commons

Packet pick-up on Friday at 116 Person St. from 11am - 6pm. Race activities kick off on Sat @ 7am

Times

Registration begins at 7am
Race starts at 8am
Race ends at 10am
Health Screenings at 11am

Course & Location

Start on Person St. east of market square, running East. Finish on Person street, same as start
Taste of West Africa (116 Person St)

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Brought to you by

Our Sponsors

The 5th Annual African World Peace Festival (AWPF) is brought to you by our founding sponsors - Cultural & Heritage Alliance and Loving Hands International; our Presenting Sponsor - The Arts Council of Fayetteville; as well as various non-profits, businesses and organizations. All proceeds from the event go to our founding sponsors to fund cultural & humanitarian-based programs.

Culture & Heritage Alliance (CHA) serves as a network of resources to bring indigenous artists together, work with communities and educational institutions to promote the works of emerging artists while fostering cultural diversity and education through the use of cultural performances, exhibitions, storytelling, and presentations to various groups.

Loving Hands International is public humanitarian and volunteer-based IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organizing in underserved communities, here in North Carolina, the US and Ghana, West Africa. They work to promote and improve overall quality of life, and to overcome poverty.

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County acts as a link between artists, arts and cultural organizations and the community. AWSF is supported by the Arts Council in part by contributions from businesses and individuals, and through grants from the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.

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Ways to Support

Festival Mission

Support founding sponsor

Your support will further the mission of our founding sponsor -Culture & Heritage Alliance - to promote peace through dance performances, cultural exhibitions music and storytelling to preserve and inform others of the culture, customs and traditions of all indigenous peoples.

Raise funds for school in Ghana

We also extend our support to our partnering sponsor, Loving Hands International (LHI). The mission of LHI is to build a balanced community using donation resources to strengthen and improve quality of lives of the poor and the needy in undeserved communities in the US and Ghana. For this year's event, our fundraising goal is to raise $30,000 for 20 computers and other important projects for Anani Memorial International School in Ghana, Africa. Additionally, we will be holding a Book Drive for them to take on their regular mission trip Ghana.

Support local non-profits

In addition to our overseas fundraising efforts, we will be supporting two amazing local charities. Cape Fear Valley Sweet Kids Camp and Designing Station. With your help we hope to send 5 kids from low-income families to camp next summer and donate $1000 to Designing Station to support their mission in serving individuals and families transitioning from homelessness and fleeing domestic violence with very low income who live in Cumberland and Robeson County, NC.

SponsorFor Businesses

NPO SponsorFor Non-profits

VendorSet up Shop

DonateGive Financially

VolunteerInvest Your Time

Book DriveBring a Book

Register 5k Peace Run/Walk

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Contact UsQuestions. Comments.

Brought to you by

Our Sponsors

The 5th Annual African World Peace Festival (AWPF) is brought to you by our founding sponsors - Cultural & Heritage Alliance and Loving Hands International; our Presenting Sponsor - The Arts Council of Fayetteville; as well as various non-profits, businesses and organizations. All proceeds from the event go to our founding sponsors to fund cultural & humanitarian-based programs.

Culture & Heritage Alliance (CHA) serves as a network of resources to bring indigenous artists together, work with communities and educational institutions to promote the works of emerging artists while fostering cultural diversity and education through the use of cultural performances, exhibitions, storytelling, and presentations to various groups.

Loving Hands International is public humanitarian and volunteer-based IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity organizing in underserved communities, here in North Carolina, the US and Ghana, West Africa. They work to promote and improve overall quality of life, and to overcome poverty.

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County acts as a link between artists, arts and cultural organizations and the community. AWSF is supported by the Arts Council in part by contributions from businesses and individuals, and through grants from the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.

All Sponsors & Partners

Ways to Support

Festival Mission

Support founding sponsor

Your support will further the mission of our founding sponsor -Culture & Heritage Alliance - to promote peace through dance performances, cultural exhibitions music and storytelling to preserve and inform others of the culture, customs and traditions of all indigenous peoples.

Funds for school in Ghana

We also extend our support to our partnering sponsor, Loving Hands International (LHI). The mission of LHI is to build a balanced community using donation resources to strengthen and improve quality of lives of the poor and the needy in undeserved communities in the US and Ghana. For this year's event, our fundraising goal is to raise $30,000 for 20 computers and other important projects for Anani Memorial International School in Ghana, Africa. Additionally, we will be holding a Book Drive for them to take on their regular mission trip Ghana.

Support local non-profits

In addition to our overseas fundraising efforts, we will be supporting two amazing local charities. Cape Fear Valley Sweet Kids Camp and Designing Station. With your help we hope to send 5 kids from low-income families to camp next summer and donate $1000 to Designing Station to support their mission in serving individuals and families transitioning from homelessness and fleeing domestic violence with very low income who live in Cumberland and Robeson County, NC.

SponsorFor Businesses

NPO SponsorFor Non-profits

VendorSet up Shop

DonateGive Financially

VolunteerInvest Your Time

Book DriveBring a Book

Register 5k Peace Run/Walk

Join Mailing ListGet Latest Updates

Contact UsQuestions. Comments.

Supporting our Mission

Sponsors & Partners

We seek partnerships with individuals, community nonprofits, businesses and companies who will compliment our effort in promoting peace, love and respect for all, and to help make a difference in the humanitarian needs of the poor in our community and beyond. We offer diverse levels of sponsorship engagement and exposure through our tiers of business & non-profit sponsorships, media & custom partnerships, vendor opportinities, and In-kind or Direction donation. Also to maximize your exposure needs we can customize these packages to meet your specific goals. If you are interested in partnering with us, from the press, interested in sponsoring the event or participating as an event vendor, please contact us using the form on the contact page or download the sponsorship letter.

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