A low-key summer race on Cary's greenways to keep you moving and give you something to train for.
Summer in North Carolina makes it easy to let your running slide. Sizzling Soles gives you something to train for. Pick the 13.1, the 6.55 Mile, or the 5K, start on the Mills Park track, and head out on Cary's paved greenways. Run it, walk it, or do a bit of both, and go home with a finisher medal and a gift.
It's a low-key race and a good way to get ready for the fall season. It's also one of the five 13.1s in our Ultra Series 65.5, and it pairs with Summer's Done 13.1 for the Summer Series 26.2.
5:30 to 7:00 AM: 13.1 packet pickup and check-in
6:45 to 7:30 AM: 6.55 Mile packet pickup and check-in
7:00 AM: 13.1 staggered start begins
7:15 AM: 6.55 Mile starts (or right after the last 13.1 runners head out)
7:15 to 7:45 AM: 5K packet pickup and check-in
7:30 AM: 5K starts (or right after the last 6.55 Mile runners head out)
8:00 AM: Start closes
9:30 AM: 13.1 turnaround closes
10:00 AM: Course closes
The race starts and finishes on the Mills Park track, and the course closes at 10:00 AM for every distance. Times can shift for weather or safety, and the email we send the week before has the final word.
Park at Mills School Park
425 Mills Park Dr., Cary, NC 27519. There are three lots around the park. The two closest to the track are small and fill up early, and the biggest lot is between the middle school and the elementary school.
Head for the track
The start and finish are on the Mills Park asphalt track. The venue depends on local permits and could change, so check the email we send the week before.
Sizzling Soles starts and finishes on the Mills Park asphalt track and runs on Cary's paved greenways. It's a summer race in North Carolina, so train for the heat, and read the hydration and heat-disorder safety pages on the race site before race day.
Water on the course, at the finish line, 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 finish
The course isn't USATF certified, and please bear in mind that GPS tracking apps are not suitable for measuring course distances accurately. Plenty of runners carry their own drinks and fuel, too.
Medals and finisher gifts are guaranteed for everyone who signs up by June 27.
A Sizzling Soles finisher medal and gift
For every 13.1, 6.55 Mile, and 5K runner, in person or virtual. Guaranteed if you sign up by June 27, then while supplies last. 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 Summer Series 26.2
Run the 13.1 at both Sizzling Soles and Summer's Done 13.1, 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, 6.55 Mile, or 5K anywhere between July 3 at 6:00 AM and July 10 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. Breakable items can't ship, so we swap in a non-breakable gift if needed. Top 3 overall and age-group finishers win Fit & Able gift codes.
Set a new one and win a $10 gift code.
5K Male: Z. Knight, 17:10 (2025)
5K Female: S. Wright Stein, 21:56 (2026)
6.55 Mile Male: I. Whisnant, 47:11 (2025)
6.55 Mile Female: E. Looney, 52:45 (2025)
13.1 Male: N. Frye, 1:21:27 (2024)
13.1 Female: A. Bristle, 1:39:06 (2025)
Can I bring my dog or my bike?
Not to this one. Dogs and bikes aren't allowed on the Sizzling Soles 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, 6.55 Mile, or 5K, and a proper buckle. A helmet is a good idea too.
How hot will it be?
It's a summer race in North Carolina, so plan for heat. Train for it, read the hydration and heat-disorder safety pages on the race site, and feel free to carry your own drinks. There's water on the course and at the finish, and an athletic trainer near the finish line.
When and where do I pick up my packet?
On race day only, at Mills School 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?
Yes, at packet pickup on race day. We take cash, checks, and cards. Online registration closes July 8 at 9 PM.
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.
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 10:00 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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