Run the Cary greenways you already love, with a bib, a chip time, and a medal at the finish.
If you run in Cary, you probably know these greenways already. This is the morning you get timed on them. Pick the 13.1, the 10K, or the 5K, start in your distance's window between 8:00 and 9:00 AM, and finish with a Cary Greenways Half-Marathon medal and gift.
It counts toward both the Ultra Series 65.5 and the Greenways Series 26.2. The race is capped, so don't wait too long to sign up.
6:30 to 8:00 AM: 13.1 check-in
7:45 to 8:30 AM: 10K check-in
8:00 to 8:15 AM: 13.1 staggered start
8:15 to 8:30 AM: 10K staggered start (or right after the last 13.1 runners head out)
8:15 to 8:45 AM: 5K check-in
8:30 to 8:45 AM: 5K staggered start (or right after the last 10K runners head out)
9:00 AM: Start closes
11:00 AM: Course closes
Check-in is at the Kiwanis Shelter in Bond Park, and there's no race-day registration. Each distance has a turnaround cutoff before the course closes. Times can shift for weather or safety, and the email we send the week before has the final word.
Park in Bond Park and check in at the Kiwanis Shelter
Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC 27513. There's parking by the Kiwanis Shelter, the Challenge Course Shelter, the Boat House, the Senior Center, and the ball fields.
Please don't park at the Community Center
There's no event parking there.
The course follows Cary's paved greenways, with a short stretch of natural trail. Each distance runs out to its own turnaround and back, and how the trail section feels depends on the weather in the days before.
Water at the 5K, 10K, and 13.1 turnarounds and at the start/finish, plus water fountains at the Kiwanis Shelter, the Boat House, and Davis Drive Park
Athletic trainer at the medical tent near the finish
Chip timing from the mat at the start to the mat at the finish
Starts are staggered to go easy on the greenways, so a faster runner might start after you. The course isn't USATF certified, and please bear in mind that GPS tracking apps are not suitable for measuring course distances accurately. Lots of runners carry their own drinks and fuel, too.
The race is capped, and medals and finisher gifts are guaranteed for everyone who signs up by February 21.
A Cary Greenways Half-Marathon medal and finisher gift
For every 5K, 10K, and 13.1 runner, in person or virtual, guaranteed if you sign up by February 21. Shirts are sold separately.
Over $8,500 in potential awards
Top 3 men and women overall, top 3 in every age group, Picking Up the Pace awards for runners who beat their pace from one of our last two races, and a $10 gift code for any new course record.
The Ultra Series 65.5
Finish all five Fit & Able 13.1s this year and we add up your times for a separate set of awards.
The Greenways Series 26.2
Run the 13.1 here and at the Cary Greenways Tour, and we combine your two finish times into a 26.2 for another set of awards.
Fit & Able Free-for-All Series points
This race earns you points toward end-of-year prizes.
Referral and team rewards
Bring friends along or build a team, and you can earn back the early bird price, plus Fit & Able credit. Details are on the registration page.
Sign up for the virtual race if you already know you can’t be there on race day. Or, if you’re registered for the in-person race and your plans change, email info@fitandable.net at least 48 hours before the race and we’ll switch you to virtual.
Run your 13.1, 10K, or 5K anywhere between February 28 at 6:00 AM and March 7 at 6:00 PM: around the neighborhood, on your favorite greenway, even around the living room.
Submit your time online during that window (RaceJoy can do it for you). Your medal and finisher gift ship to any US address the week after the race, shipping included, once your result is in. Top 3 overall and age-group finishers win Fit & Able gift codes.
Set a new one and win a $10 gift code.
5K Male: K. Boucher, 18:56 (2024)
5K Female: L. Oyler, 21:27 (2024)
10K Male: S. Montclair, 34:49 (2024)
10K Female: H. Lee, 42:38 (2025)
13.1 Male: M. Wilde, 1:16:08 (2025)
13.1 Female: B. Fowler, 1:25:17 (2024)
Results from past Cary Greenways Half-Marathon races are on RunSignUp.
Can I sign up on race day?
No. There's no race-day registration for this one, and the race is capped. Online registration closes March 5 at noon, so sign up early.
When and where do I pick up my packet?
At the Kiwanis Shelter on race morning, during your distance's check-in window. There may also be an early packet pickup, and if there is, the details will be in the email we send the week before (you'd still pick up your timing chip on race day). Bring a photo ID (a picture of it on your phone works). You can pick up a friend's packet if you have a photo of their ID. Anything not picked up on race day can't be shipped or refunded.
How does the staggered start work?
Each distance has its own start window between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. You cross a timing mat when you start and again when you finish, so your time is your own. Don't be surprised if a faster runner starts after you.
Can I bring my dog, my bike, or a stroller?
Dogs and bikes stay home for this one, and dogs aren't allowed in the Kiwanis Shelter. Strollers are welcome: kids 4 and under can join through the Kids in Strollers registration, and that includes little ones you carry. They need their own registration and bib, a parent registered in the 5K, 10K, or 13.1, and a proper buckle. A helmet is a good idea too.
When will results and photos be up?
Live results post a few minutes after you finish. Final results and race photos are emailed after the race, and RunSignUp tags photos to your bib number, so keep your bib on the front.
How do I get my award?
There's no ceremony on race day. Awards are ready the week after, to pick up at Fleet Feet Morrisville or by email. Results are final for awards at 9 AM the Monday after the race, and age groups go by your age on December 31.
Can my family come and cheer?
Please do. Spectators are welcome along the course and outside the finish chute fencing. Check-in and the start and finish areas are for runners only, and please leave drones at home.
What if I need extra time or an accommodation?
Every Fit & Able race is open to anyone, of any age, skill level, or ability. If you might need extra time, email info@fitandable.net. For an accommodation, please reach out at least a month before race day so we can work out what's possible.
More answers on our Event FAQ page.
Hand out water, help at check-in and cheer runners home. Every Fit & Able race runs on volunteers.
Volunteer sign-upMeet runners and families on race day, as a sponsor or with an exhibitor booth.
Sponsorship optionsPick your distance and save your spot. Prices and registration are on RunSignUp.