Fortnight Before Christmas 2026 — Cary, NC

Date
December 12, 2026
Location
Cary, NC
Venue
6903 Carpenter Fire Station Rd.
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$5.00 – $100.00
Events
7K, 5K, Fun Mile, Kids in Strollers, Virtual 7K, Virtual 5K
Includes
Fortnight Before Christmas Shirt
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Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code! 5K - Male: n/a 5 K - Female: n/a 7K - Female: n/a 7K - Female: n/a RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Fortnight Before Christmas. All donations will be used to purchase hats, gloves, and coats for the Northwest Cary YMCA to distribute where needed. We will also be collecting donations of new or gently-used hats, gloves, and coats on race day as well. IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION COURSE MAPS EXHIBITOR INFORMATION SPECTATOR INFORMATION All races will have a staggered start beginning at 8:00 AM (in order of distance) and the course closes for all races at 9:30 AM ( In-person Race Day Schedule ) . Please consider your race pace when deciding which event to run. * For any participants who feel they may need some extra time, please contact us at info@fitandable.net . WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH FORTNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS REGISTRATION: IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 7K

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Cary, 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.

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