Fortnight Before Christmas

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

High School: We also welcome our high school runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

High School

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Water For People is a non-profit organization that works in Latin America, East Africa, and India to ensure that every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services. With over 300 participants for our last in-person race, this event provides a great opportunity to connect with athletic and like-minded individuals both in and out of the water and wastewater industry. The American Tobacco Trail is a flat and shaded course, making this a perfect race for beginners and experienced runners alike. Runners, joggers, walkers, rollers, pets, and strollers are all welcome!

Summer 2026 Adult Marathon Prep Class in Cary is brought to you by Triangle Run Smart Training, presented by Pace Yourself Run Company and The Running PTs.

The class is 12 weeks long and is geared toward helping adults get started running or back into a regular running routine prior to our fall marathon training class. We want to set everyone up for success in marathon training by ensuring everyone has good base mileage going into the fall season. All levels and paces are welcome!

Cost of the class is: $80 if you register by 5/3. Price increases to: $85 if you register 5/4-5/24. Deadline to register is: 5/24. No refund or class credit 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: 12-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% discount on 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 Kelly Svihovec will coach this class.

Program dates: May 10, 2026 - August 1, 2026. Group training will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30AM-6:30AM, and there are group long runs with all summer adult classes on Saturdays at 7:00AM-9:00AM. The class will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays at Davis Drive Park (1610 Davis Drive, Apex, NC 27523). Saturday run locations vary weekly and rotate throughout the Triangle area.

Please direct any questions to Training Coordinator, Kelly Svihovec: coachkelly@trianglerunsmart.com

Our Spring 2026 Kids Race is brought to you by Triangle Run Smart Training, presented by Pace Yourself Run Company and The Running PTs.

Come join us for our Kids Track Race on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 2-4pm at the Mills Park Middle School track & field in Cary! We will have lots of mini races of varying distances on the track during the event, plus fun running games on the inner field for those waiting their turn to race. Races to include: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1-mile races (broken into age groups). Medals for all participants and ribbons for the top 3 winners of each individual race heat. Open to ages 6-15.

Water, Gatorade, and popsicles will be provided to the kids during/after the event.

Cost of the race is $30. No refund and no credit if you drop from the race after registering.

Cost includes: participation in as many mini race events as you'd like to register your child for, a race bib to wear during the event, participation in running games, hydration and popsicles, and medals.

Race is capped at 60 participants.

TRS Coaches will coordinate/coach this event. After signing your child in, we ask that parents go to the stands during the event.

Location: Mills Park Middle School track and field #1 (inside the track) - 441 Mills Park Drive, Cary, NC 27519

Tentative Schedule of Events:

• 1:45-2:00pm - sign-in and get bibs

• 2-2:15pm - group warmups

• 2:20pm - 100m race

• 2:45pm - 200m race

• 3:00pm - 400m race

• 3:15pm - 800m race

• 3:30pm - 1 mile race

• 3:50pm - Awards, medals & popsicles, plus sign-out

We could also use several parent or teenage volunteers to help out with the event! See volunteer needs and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F49ABAD28AB9-61800732-trsspring#/

Please direct any questions to Training Coordinator, Kelly Svihovec: coachkelly@trianglerunsmart.com

Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA

Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!

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RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Run to Remember on Memorial Day weekend to support the local Veterans of Foreign Wars. Join us at a brand new course at the Northwest Cary YMCA on the Cary greenway trails.

IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION

VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION

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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.

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 RUN TO REMEMBER REGISTRATION:

• IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 2 Mile, 4 Mile, and 6 Mile race options

• Run to Remember finishers medal and gift included for all 2 Mile, 4 Mile, and 6 Mile participants (guaranteed if signed up by April 26th). Shirts available for purchase separately.

• Over $4,000 in 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 below

• 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 the Run to Remember please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!

We can't wait to see you at the Run to Remember!