Finish summer strong with an eighth, a quarter, three-eighths, or half a marathon at Bond Park.
Summer's Done 13.1 is our end-of-summer race at Bond Park, and every distance is a slice of a marathon. Pick the 1/8 Marathon (3.275 miles), the 1/4 (6.55 miles), the 3/8 (9.825 miles), or the 1/2 (13.1 miles). Run it, walk it, or do a bit of both, and go home with a finisher medal and a gift.
Run the 13.1 at Sizzling Soles and the 1/2 here, and we'll add your two times together for a Summer Series 26.2 finish. It's also one of the five 13.1s in the Ultra Series 65.5.
6:00 to 7:00 AM: 1/2 Marathon packet pickup and check-in
6:45 to 7:15 AM: 3/8 Marathon packet pickup and check-in
7:00 AM: 1/2 and 3/8 Marathon staggered start begins
7:00 to 7:30 AM: 1/4 Marathon packet pickup and check-in
7:00 to 7:45 AM: Race-day registration
7:15 AM: 1/4 Marathon starts (or right after the last 3/8 runners head out)
7:15 to 7:45 AM: 1/8 Marathon packet pickup and check-in
7:30 AM: 1/8 Marathon starts (or right after the last 1/4 runners head out)
8:00 AM: Start closes
10:00 AM: Course closes
Check-in, the start, and the finish are all at Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 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.
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
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, and the Senior Center.
Please don't park at the Community Center
There's no event parking there on race day.
The Summer's Done course runs around Bond Park on a mix of dirt, grass, pavement, and natural trail, with some moderate to big hills. 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, 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 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.
A Summer's Done finisher medal and gift
For every 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 Marathon runner, in person or virtual. Guaranteed for early sign-ups, 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 Sizzling Soles and the 1/2 Marathon here, and we combine your two times into a 26.2 finish with its own set of awards. Series awards go out after Summer's Done.
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 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, or 1/2 Marathon 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 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.
1/8 Marathon Male: M. Holtry, 23:25 (2026)
1/8 Marathon Female: K. Buchli, 23:21 (2023)
1/4 Marathon Male: G. Sawyer, 39:29 (2025)
1/4 Marathon Female: M. Tyler, 48:49 (2026)
3/8 Marathon Male: D. Scagnelli, 1:08:10 (2024)
3/8 Marathon Female: M. Cotter, 1:26:53 (2024)
1/2 Marathon Male: A. Richerson, 1:24:39 (2025)
1/2 Marathon Female: L. Hanson, 1:25:00 (2024)
Summer Series 26.2 Male: C. Caliguire, 2:55:58 (2024)
Summer Series 26.2 Female: K. Calo, 3:48:11 (2024)
Can I bring my dog or my bike?
Not to this one. Dogs and bikes aren't allowed on the Summer's Done 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 one of the four distances, 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, and the Bond Park hills make it tougher. 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 near the finish, and an athletic trainer near the finish line.
When and where do I pick up my packet?
On race day only, at 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?
Yes, from 7:00 to 7:45 AM. We take cash, checks, and cards.
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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