Sole Mates takes place at 201 Soccer Park Dr. in Cary, North Carolina on February 13, 2027, with a 10:00 AM start time. The event offers three distance options: 1 mile, 5K, and 5 miles, accommodating runners across different fitness levels and training cycles. Entry fees range from $5 to $110 depending on registration timing and distance selected. If travel to Cary isn't feasible, the race provides a virtual participation option, allowing you to complete your chosen distance elsewhere and still be part of the event. This flexibility makes Sole Mates accessible whether you're making the trip to North Carolina or prefer to run locally while connecting with the broader race community.
From the Race Organizer
Course Records - WakeMed Soccer Park Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code! 5K - Male: A. Sullivan - 16:40 (2016) 6.5 Mile - Male: R. Shew - 37:04 (2026) 5K - Female: R. Jones - 19:59 (2025) 6.5 Mile - Female: J. Sheppard - 47:49 (2026) 5K - Doubles: Team Dashers - 38:26 (2026) 6.5 Mile Doubles: Team Takotsubo - 1:35:41 (2026) RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Sole Mates is a celebration of health and fitness together and is coming back! There's no better way to celebrate than with friends and family. So grab your running buddy and get to the starting line! IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION COURSE MAPS EXHIBITOR INFORMATION SPECTATOR INFORMATION Participants can choose to run the race individually (as usual) or they can team up with a partner (separate awards for both categories!). Instead of placing by their individual race times, partners will instead place by their combined times. Run together and win together! We might call it "Sole Mates" but it doesn't matter if you pair up with your spouse, kids, significant other, best buddy, or neighbor. All races will have a mass start at 8:45 AM for the Fun Mile and 9:00 AM for the 5K / 6.5 Mile and the course closes for all races at 11:30 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 SOLE MATES REGISTRATION: IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 6.5 Mile, and Fun Mile race distances Race individually as usual . . . . OR . . . . as a doubles team where you and your "Sole Mate" can place by your combined finish times (separate awards for each category) Sole Mates finishers medal and gift included for all 5K, 6.5 Mile, & Fun Mile participants (guaranteed if signed up by January 30th). Shirts available for purchase separately. Over $7,000 worth of potential in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male / Female), Age Group (Top 3 Male / Female), Picking Up the Pace, and New Course Record awards Great rewards and prizes you can earn by referring your friends and family to sign up with you or even recruiting them to race as a "team"! * More details on the main site. Earn points for Fit & Able's Free-for-All Race Series to win big end-of-year prizes! Check out the current standings: Free-for-All Race Series. If you are interested in sponsoring Sole Mates please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information! We can't wait to see you at the Sole Mates Run!
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for February 13.
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.
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
Sole Mates 2027 — Cary, NC takes place on February 13, 2027. The race is held in Cary, North Carolina.
Where is Sole Mates 2027 — Cary, NC held?
Sole Mates 2027 — Cary, NC is held at 201 Soccer Park Dr. in Cary, North Carolina.
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