A Memorial Day weekend morning on the Cary greenway, run in remembrance and in support of our local VFW post.
Memorial Day weekend is a time for remembering, and this is how we do it together: a morning on the Cary greenway, based at the Northwest Cary YMCA. Pick the 6, 4, or 2 Mile, then run it, walk it, or do a bit of both.
Run to Remember supports our local Veterans of Foreign Wars post, and every finisher goes home with a medal and a gift.
6:30 to 7:30 AM: Race-day registration
6:30 to 7:45 AM: Packet pickup and check-in
8:00 to 8:05 AM: 6 Mile staggered start
8:05 to 8:15 AM: 4 Mile staggered start (or right after the last 6 Mile runners head out)
8:15 to 8:30 AM: 2 Mile staggered start (or right after the last 4 Mile runners head out)
9:30 AM: Course closes
Check-in is in the back courtyard of the Northwest Cary YMCA. The course closes at 9:30 AM for all three distances, so think about your pace when you pick a distance, and email info@fitandable.net if you might need extra time. Times can shift for weather or safety, and the email we send the week before has the final word.
Check in at the YMCA's back courtyard
Northwest Cary YMCA, 6903 Carpenter Fire Station Rd, Cary, NC 27519. The race is based in the back courtyard.
Park at Crosspointe Church
There's plenty of parking in the Crosspointe Church lot, on the right side of the YMCA.
Watch for people on foot
Please keep an eye out for, and yield to, pedestrians in the parking lot.
Run to Remember is on the Cary greenway trails by the Northwest Cary YMCA. Conditions depend on the weather in the days before the race, and the course maps include elevation if you want a look ahead of time.
Water at the turnaround and near the finish
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.
Medals and gifts are guaranteed for everyone who signs up by May 16.
A Run to Remember finisher medal and gift
For every 6 Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile participant, in person or virtual. Guaranteed if you sign up by May 16. Shirts are sold separately.
Over $4,000 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.
Fit & Able Free-for-All Series points
This race earns you points toward end-of-year prizes.
Referral and team rewards
Sign up for the in-person 6, 4, or 2 Mile, then 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 6, 4, or 2 Mile anywhere between May 22 at 6:00 AM and May 29 at 6:00 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 medal and 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.
2 Mile Male: H. Sportsballs, 15:38 (2026)
2 Mile Female: T. Sullivan, 14:24 (2026)
4 Mile Male: R. Chen, 29:28 (2026)
4 Mile Female: G. Riley, 28:39 (2026)
6 Mile Male: A. Knipp, 47:28 (2026)
6 Mile Female: K. Walker, 55:09 (2026)
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7383 is Cary's local VFW post, part of the nonprofit veterans service organization made up of veterans and service members from the active, guard, and reserve forces. The post brings veterans together, serves veterans, the military, and the community, and speaks up for all veterans.
Run to Remember supports the post every Memorial Day weekend.
How does the staggered start work?
Each distance gets its own start window instead of everyone going at once. The 6 Mile heads out first at 8:00 AM, then the 4 Mile from 8:05 AM, then the 2 Mile from 8:15 AM, each one right after the last runners of the longer distance are on their way.
Can I bring my dog or my bike?
Not to this one. Dogs and bikes aren't allowed on the 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 6, 4, or 2 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, from 6:30 to 7:45 AM in the back courtyard of the Northwest Cary YMCA. 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?
Yes, from 6:30 to 7:30 AM. We take cash, checks, and cards. Online registration closes May 27 at 9 PM.
When will results, photos, and awards be ready?
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. There's no awards ceremony on race day. Awards are ready the week after, to pick up at Fleet Feet Morrisville or by email, 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 9:30 AM, so 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.