The Dream Mile (10K, 5K, 1 Mile) 2026 — Cary, NC

Date
August 23, 2026
Location
Cary, NC
Venue
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $40.00
Events
10K, 5K, 1 Mile (5 and Up)
Includes
T-Shirt | Medal
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Vibha's Vision: High-Quality Public Education for Every Child. Vibha is excited to bring The Dream Mile to Bond Park! There's ONE COURSE but THREE RACES for you to choose from to challenge yourself. Try your best in 90 minutes to complete the distance of your choice and pick what you think you can accomplish! IN-PERSON 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K race options. T-shirt and finishers medal for 5K and 10K registrants, and in-person prizes for multiple categories. Medal for 1-mile finishers. PACKET PICK-UP DETAILS for 5K/10K Participants Packet Pickup Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park – Sertoma Amphitheater (Q5MG+26 Cary, North Carolina) Packet Pickup Date: Saturday Aug 23rd, between 5PM - 7PM RACE DAY DETAILS (5K/ 10K) Race Day: Sunday, August 24th, 2025 Race Check-In Time: 6:30 AM – 7.15 AM (Please allow ample time to park, walk to check in for the race, and then a short walk to the start line near the theatre) Race Check-In Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park – Sertoma Theatre, Bond Park Drive, C

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