ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k

ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k is set for October 24, 2026, in Fayetteville. The event is a 5k Run/Walk over 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 9:00 a.m., open to runners and walkers alike, which keeps the field mixed and the atmosphere relaxed rather than competitive from the gun.

If you plan to race it, line up near the front so you are not weaving through walkers in the first quarter mile, and treat the first half mile as the hardest part to pace correctly. If you plan to walk it, a brisk 5K takes most people around 45 to 55 minutes, and a few longer walks in the weeks beforehand make the day far more comfortable. Runners using this as part of a bigger fall block can slot it in as a hard effort, then follow it with an easy day. Either way, a 9:00 a.m. start leaves the rest of the day free.