Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo

Join us Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Methodist University for the Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo! Back for its third year at MU, this event will support multiple patient care areas at Cape Fear Valley Health including Friends of the Cancer Center, Heart Care, CAP (Community Alternatives Program), CCMAP (Cumberland County Medication Access Program), Nursing Education Scholarship and Children’s Services. Join us for 4k and 1-mile walking routes and a Wellness Expo. The Wellness Expo will feature many CFVH service lines and is an opportunity for our community to come out and learn all that our health system has to offer. This portion of the event will be free to the public.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is the Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo?
A: The Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo will feature 4k and 1-mile walking routes through Methodist University campus, Wellness Expo with 50+ vendors, food trucks, and more. This is an opportunity to also show our community the many services that Cape Fear Valley Health has to offer.

Q: What is the Wellness Expo?
A: The Wellness Expo will take place at Methodist University following the walk and is free to the public. This health-related educational festival will be a fun addition for the whole family. The Expo will feature many Cape Fear Valley Health services, food trucks, music, and local Fayetteville businesses. Last year, there were over 50 vendors in the Expo!

Q: Can I start or join a team?
A: Absolutely! When you register for the event, you will have the option to start a team, join a team or register as an individual. Once you click through the registration process, you can then select which patient care area you would like to support. You may select Friends of the Cancer Center,  CAP (Community Alternatives Program), CCMAP (Cumberland County Medication Access Program), Children’s Services, Heart Care, Nursing Education Scholarship, or you can click "All-In" and your registration fee will be divided amongst these six areas.

Q: When is the Step Up 4 Health and Wellness Expo?
A: Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9:30 am and the Wellness Expo will start as soon as the walk starts at 10:15 am.

Q: Where does the Walk and Expo take place?
A: Methodist University (5400 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28311)

Q: What is the registration cost for children?
A: Through March 14, the registration cost for children is $25 (ages 4-12). Children 3 and under are free.

Q: Do you offer group discount pricing?
A: Yes! If you register 4 or more individuals together, you will receive $5 off per registrant fee (no discount code required).

Q: Do I receive a t-shirt for registering?
A: Yes, every registrant will receive a t-shirt. To be guaranteed your desired t-shirt size, you must register by March 14.

Q: When is t-shirt pickup?
A: Info to Come..There are several opportunities to pick up your t-shirt. Registrants may pick up their t-shirt at the below dates and times:

• Thursday, April 10 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Castle Uniforms (1800 Skibo Road, Suite 228)
• Friday, April 11 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. a the Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation office (Medical Arts Building - 101 Robeson Street, Suite 106)
• Saturday, March 28: starting at 9 a.m. at the Step Up 4 Health registration tent at Methodist University

Q: Can I register on the day of the event?
A: Yes! We encourage participants to register ahead of time, but we will have a registration table at Methodist University on Saturday, April 12.

Q: Who can I contact if I have additional questions?
A: Please reach out to Arianna Bannerman at abannerman@capefearvalley.com or (910) 615-1434.

Presented by Cape Fear Valley Health

9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Methodist University

Admission to the Wellness Expo is free and open to the public. Vendors include Cape Fear Valley Health service lines, community organizations and sponsors.

CFVHS does not warrant or otherwise guarantee the products or services of any vendor at the event and any treatment they receive at the event is not offered or approved by CFVHS. By receiving services at the event from a vendor does not establish a physician/patient relationship with the participant.