Run out the old year together at Lake Crabtree, and take home a glass for your New Year's toast.
The Last Mile is how we close out the year: a morning run on the roads of Lake Crabtree County Park in Morrisville, a few days after Christmas. Pick the 2 Mile, the 4 Mile, or the 6 Mile, and go home with a Last Mile shirt and a champagne glass for your New Year's toast.
Ending the year on a healthy note makes it a lot easier to keep going in January. And it's a morning race, so it won't get in the way of your New Year's Eve plans.
6:30 to 7:30 AM: Race-day registration
6:30 to 8:00 AM: Packet pickup and check-in
8:00 AM: 2 Mile, 4 Mile, and 6 Mile start together
9:30 AM: Course closes
10:00 AM: Park gates reopen
Check-in is at Lake Crabtree County Park. Park roads close to all traffic for the race and stay closed until 10:00 AM. The course closes at 9:30 AM for everyone, so keep your pace in mind when you pick your race. Times can shift for weather or safety, and the email we send the week before has the final word.
Park inside Lake Crabtree County Park
1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560. Parking in the park is limited and first come, first served, so follow the race volunteers' directions. There's no parking along the park's interior roads.
Want to leave early? Park on Gateway Centre Blvd.
Street parking on Gateway Centre Blvd., across Aviation Parkway from the park, lets you head out whenever you like, even before the park gates reopen.
Plan for the road closure
Park roads close to all traffic during the race and reopen at 10:00 AM. If you park inside, you won't be able to move your car until the last runner is off the course.
The Last Mile is run on Lake Crabtree County Park's paved roads, and the 4 Mile and 6 Mile get 2-mile lap splits. How it feels depends on the weather in the days before, so dress for whatever late December brings.
Water on the course, near the finish, and at the registration and refreshment area
Athletic trainer at the medical tent near the finish
Chip timing for everyone, with live results a few minutes after you cross the line
The course isn't USATF certified, and please bear in mind that GPS tracking apps are not suitable for measuring course distances accurately. The course maps include elevation data. One heads-up: construction has been proposed in the park, and if it starts before 2027, race distances could change. The race will still go on.
Shirts and champagne glasses are guaranteed for everyone who signs up by December 13.
A Last Mile shirt and champagne glass
For every 2 Mile, 4 Mile, and 6 Mile runner. Guaranteed if you sign up by December 13, then Legacy Last Mile shirts while supplies last. Want extra glasses? Order them before December 20.
Over $6,000 in potential awards
Top 3 men and women overall in each race, 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.
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. These rewards are for the in-person 2 Mile, 4 Mile, and 6 Mile. 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 6 Mile, 4 Mile, or 2 Mile anywhere between December 20 at 12:00 PM and December 27 at 12:00 PM: 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 ships to any US address the week after the race, shipping included, once your result is in. Glass can't be shipped, so shipped packets get a non-breakable finishers gift instead. If you'd rather have the glass, pick up your packet at the in-person race. Top 3 overall and age-group finishers win Fit & Able gift codes.
Set a new one and win a $10 gift code.
2 Mile Male: R. Phelps, 11:30 (2023)
2 Mile Female: A. McGowan, 14:46 (2025)
4 Mile Male: A. Regnier, 22:05 (2023)
4 Mile Female: J. Mall, 25:24 (2022)
6 Mile Male: W. Newman, 36:25 (2022)
6 Mile Female: A. Felton, 43:25 (2025)
Can I bring my dog or my bike?
Not to this one. Dogs and bikes aren't allowed on the Last Mile 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 2 Mile, 4 Mile, or 6 Mile, 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 Lake Crabtree County Park. 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?
Yes, from 6:30 to 7:30 AM at check-in. We take cash, checks, and cards. Online registration closes December 25 at 9 PM.
Can I leave before the park reopens?
Only if you park outside it. Park roads are closed to all traffic during the race, and cars parked inside can't move until the last runner is off the course. Street parking on Gateway Centre Blvd., across Aviation Parkway, lets you leave whenever you like.
When will results, photos, and awards be ready?
Live results post a few minutes after you finish, and final results and race photos are emailed after the race. RunSignUp tags photos to your bib number, so keep your bib on the front. There's no awards 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.