This Apex, North Carolina event starts at midnight on August 2, 2026, so plan your travel and pre-race logistics accordingly. The training-focused evening marathon and half marathon start from Ambergate Station (1250 Ambergate Station). You'll find both the full 26.2-mile marathon distance and the half marathon option available. Entry fees range from $85 to $90. The midnight start time is unconventional for road racing, so budget extra time for sleep management and understand how this timing might affect your pre-race meal strategy and morning recovery. Consider booking accommodations that allow flexible check-out or early arrival the day before to acclimate to the schedule.
From the Race Organizer
Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training in Apex is brought to you by Triangle Run Smart Training, presented by Pace Yourself Run Company and The Running PTs. The class is 16 weeks long and is geared toward helping adults train for a full or half marathon: be it their first or as a veteran runner looking to improve their race time. All levels and paces are welcome! The class will include a detailed daily plan over the 16 weeks, with 2 coached group runs per week, suggested cross-training & strength training workouts, and coach supported Saturday group long runs. Cost of the class is $85 if you register by 7/26/26. Registration cost from 7/27 - 8/23 is $90. Deadline to register is 8/23. No refund and no deferral if you drop the class after registering. If you have financial difficulty in affording a training class, please contact us. We have a donation program that can help out. Cost includes: 16-week training schedule, 2 coach-led group run workouts per week, email access to the coach throughout the program, 20% off discount at Pace Yourself Run Company (some restrictions apply), training class shirt, strength training plan, coach-led Saturday group long runs, 15% off merchandise (shirts, hats) at The Running PTs, and weekly tips and running information from your coach and The Running PTs to supplement your knowledge. Coach John Tate will coach this class Program dates: August 2, 2026 - November 21, 2026. Group training will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:15PM-7:15PM , and there are group long runs with all fall adult classes on Saturdays at 7:00AM-9:00AM.. The class will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays rotating locations among: Hunter Street Park (1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC 27502), Apex Nature Park (2600 Evans Road, Apex 27502), Mills Park Middle School track (441 Mills Park Drive, Cary 27519), Koka Booth/Symphony Lake Greenway (8001 Regency Parkway, Cary 27518), Apex Community Park (1808 Lake Pine Drive), Ritter Park (301 W Lochmere Drive, Cary 27518), and the American Tobacco Trail - White Oak Church lot (1305 White Oak Church Road, Apex 27523). Regarding the rotating locations: Hunter Street Park: at least 1 class every week will be here, then rotating among: Apex Nature Park, Mills Park Middle School track, Symphony Lake Greenway, American Tobacco Trail - White Oak Church lot, & Apex Community Park. Saturday run locations vary weekly and rotate throughout the Triangle area. Please direct any questions to Training Coordinator, Kelly Svihovec: coachkelly@trianglerunsmart.com
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 2.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Apex, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening – Apex 2026 — Apex, NC?
Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening – Apex 2026 — Apex, NC takes place on August 2, 2026. The race is held in Apex, North Carolina.
Where is Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening – Apex 2026 — Apex, NC held?
Fall 2026 Adult Full & Half Marathon Training Evening – Apex 2026 — Apex, NC is held at 1250 Ambergate Station in Apex, North Carolina.
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