FTCC Hosting Trojan Fit 5k Color Run This Saturday

Fayetteville Technical Community College is excited to host the FTCC Trojan Color Run on Saturday, October 12th. This vibrant event promises a great time for everyone, whether you're a seasoned runner or just enjoy a casual stroll. Participants will get to experience the scenic beauty of FTCC’s campus as they run or walk, with the option to enjoy a burst of fun with rainbow color powder.

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There are two routes available: a 5K run and a leisurely fun walk, perfect for families with strollers. The day begins with check-in at 9:00 AM, followed by the race start at 10:00 AM. Registration is $35 per person, which includes a race shirt and bib for paid participants. Finishers with a race bib will also receive a medal. To ensure you get a race shirt, be one of the first 500 registrants who pick up their shirts during early packet pick-up from October 8th to 11th. On race day, shirt sizes will depend on availability.

Proceeds from the Color Run will support student scholarships and programs at FTCC, so your participation will contribute to a meaningful cause.

Volunteers are crucial to the success of this event, and the organizers are calling for enthusiastic individuals to help out. Whether you want to run, walk, or volunteer, this is your chance to be part of a memorable day.

For more information and to register or volunteer for the FTCC Trojan Color Run, click below. Don’t miss out on the fun and the opportunity to support a great cause in the heart of Fayetteville, NC!

It's spooky season and some of North Carolina's best haunted attractions are right here in Fayetteville! There's some solid science behind the allure of safe, scary adventures. People are drawn to Halloween haunted houses and trails for a variety of psychological and social reasons. The controlled fear experienced in these attractions triggers a rush of adrenaline, endorphins, and dopamine in the brain, creating an exhilarating "fight-or-flight" response without any real danger. This biochemical surge can produce a natural high, similar to the runner's high, leaving people feeling energized and euphoric afterwards.

Haunted houses also offer a form of escapism, allowing people to immerse themselves in fantastical and thrilling scenarios far removed from everyday life. The elaborate sets, costumes, and special effects create a captivating alternate reality.

See? It's not just you loving those creepy jump scares. So, grab a pal and get spooky at some of the best haunted attractions North Carolina has to offer.

Located in Fayetteville, this attraction features three terrifying haunted experiences, including Surgeon Manor.
2990 Sunnyside School Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312
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Located at 7221 Stoney Point Rd, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28306. Ticket information here.

"Come see why our customer's come back year after year to support our haunted attraction. Giving our customers' memories that last and scares that are remembered for over 20 years."

This popular attraction in Youngsville offers five haunted attractions, including a Haunted Forest, Dark Trail, Hayride, and more!

Located at 2808 Cedar Creek Rd, Youngsville, North Carolina 27596.  Ticket info here

Located in Leland, this haunted trail features live actors, fog machines, chainsaws, and strobe lights. "Phobia Haunted Trail is a Halloween haunted house attraction located at 2859 Maco Rd NE Leland NC 28451. Phobia Haunted Trail is now in it's 7th season and it only gets better and scarier. It takes about 30 minutes to survive. Phobia Haunted Trail is a Fall seasonal weekend attraction, open Friday Saturday and Sunday from 8PM to Midnight STARTIG OCTOBER 4, 2024. This is a live actor event. "

Ticket info here

Offered at Black Ops Paintball in Fayetteville, this attraction combines a haunted hayride with zombie paintball shooting. Located at 2112 River Rd, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28312

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Located at 914 Bud Johnson Road in Clinton, NC, Hollerin Haunts Hayride will scare the Yell out of you! With three different terrifying haunted attractions on site, there's enough fright to go 'round! Ticket info here