Put on your running shoes. Fayetteville is hosting the 34th annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival this weekend. 

• Run for all: The Chile Pepper organization was formed in 1988 to support underfunded cross country programs and has grown to one of the largest cross country events in the nation bringing together over 80 college teams, 120 high school teams, and 750 individual runners. 
• On your mark: The collegiate races begin Friday at 3:15p, followed by the open 1-mile race at 6:30p; Saturday will begin at 7:30a with the open 10k run, followed by the junior and high school divisions at 9:00a. 

Sign up for the 1-mile or 10K races HERE.