Take a tour of Cary's greenways on foot, out and back from the Kiwanis Shelter at Bond Park.
Cary has more than 90 miles of greenways, and the Cary Greenways Tour lets you see a good stretch of them. Pick the 13.1, the 10K, or the 5K, start at the Kiwanis Shelter in Bond Park, and head out and back on paved and natural trail. Run it, walk it, or do a bit of both, and go home with a race shirt and a finisher medal.
Pair the 13.1 with the Cary Greenways Half-Marathon for the Greenways Series 26.2, or count it as one of your five 13.1s in the Ultra Series 65.5. The race also supports the Town of Cary's Play It Forward program, which helps local families take part in Cary recreation programs.
6:30 to 8:00 AM: 13.1 check-in and packet pickup
7:45 to 8:30 AM: 10K check-in and packet pickup
8:00 AM: 13.1 staggered start begins
8:15 AM: 10K starts (or right after the last 13.1 runners head out)
8:15 to 8:45 AM: 5K check-in and packet pickup
8:30 AM: 5K starts (or right after the last 10K runners head out)
9:00 AM: Start closes
11:00 AM: Course closes
Check-in, the start, and the finish are all at the Kiwanis Shelter in Bond Park. Turnaround cutoffs are 10:30 AM for the 13.1 and 10K, and 10:45 AM for the 5K. There's no race-day registration. Times can shift for weather or safety, and the email we send the week before has the final word.
This schedule is from the 2026 race and is shown for illustration only. Details for the 2027 race are coming soon.
Park at Bond Park and head to the Kiwanis Shelter
Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC 27513. The lots are 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 Greenways Tour is an out-and-back on the Town of Cary's paved and natural greenways, starting and finishing at the Kiwanis Shelter. Conditions depend on the weather in the days before the race.
Water at the 5K, 10K, and 13.1 turnarounds, at the start and finish, and at the registration and refreshment area
Water fountains at the Kiwanis Shelter, the Boat House, and Davis Drive Park
Athletic trainer at the medical tent near the finish
Chip timing for everyone, with live results a few minutes after you finish
The course isn't USATF certified, and please bear in mind that GPS tracking apps are not suitable for measuring course distances accurately. The water stops are marked on the course maps.
A Cary Greenways Tour shirt and finisher medal
For every 13.1, 10K, and 5K runner, in person or virtual. Guaranteed for early sign-ups, then first come, first served while supplies last. Extra shirts are sold separately.
Over $13,000 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 Greenways Series 26.2
Run the 13.1 at both the Cary Greenways Half-Marathon and the Greenways Tour, and we combine your two times into a 26.2 finish with its own set of awards.
The Ultra Series 65.5
Finish all five Fit & Able 13.1s and we add up your times for a separate 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 RunSignUp.
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 you like during the virtual window, which opens at 6:00 AM a week before race day and closes at 6:00 PM on race day: around the neighborhood, on a greenway, even around the living room.
Submit your time online during that window (RaceJoy can do it for you). Your shirt and medal 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: C. Milic, 20:43 (2026)
5K Female: L. Fang, 20:39 (2025)
10K Male: T. McFarlane, 40:18 (2021)
10K Female: H. Harvey, 39:06 (2023)
13.1 Male: J. Endries, 1:22:00 (2021)
13.1 Female: L. Hergenrother, 1:32:00 (2024)
Greenways Series 26.2 Male: S. Franklin, 3:32:36 (2025)
Greenways Series 26.2 Female: M. Longstreet-Lipson, 4:06:05 (2026)
Play It Forward is the Town of Cary's need-based discount for its recreation programs. It helps Cary residents who need a hand pay for camps, classes, and youth sports run by the Town's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department, so more kids and families get the chance to play.
The Cary Greenways Tour supports Play It Forward.
Can I bring my dog or my bike?
Not to this one. Dogs and bikes aren't allowed on the Greenways Tour course. We also strongly suggest leaving the headphones at home so you can hear course instructions.
Can my little one ride along in a stroller?
Yes. 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 13.1, 10K, or 5K, and a proper buckle. A helmet is a good idea too.
When and where do I pick up my packet?
On race day only, at the Kiwanis Shelter in Bond Park. There's no early pickup. 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.
Can I sign up on race day?
No. There's no race-day registration for the Greenways Tour, and online registration closes before race day, so sign up ahead of time.
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. We try to get a photo of everyone but can't promise it, 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. The course closes at 11:00 AM for every distance, so think about your pace when you pick one, and 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.
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