Dream BIG 5K Dash

Our 2026 Youth Run Form Clinic is brought to you by Triangle Run Smart Training, presented by Pace Yourself Run Company and The Running PTs.

Come join us for our Youth Run Form Clinic on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 6:30-7:30pm at the Mills Park Middle School track & field in Cary!

This 1-hour clinic is focused on teaching young runners ages 9–13 how to improve their running form, which is key to running efficiently and preventing injury. Along with run form, participants will learn essential dynamic warm-up drills and cool-down stretches to support safe and effective training—whether they’re just starting out or already logging miles.

Led by a positive, experienced coach (RRCA and USATF certified), the clinic combines fun technique work and drills designed to help runners move with confidence and efficiency.

Open to ages 9-13. Participants should be able to comfortably run for at least 15 minutes without stopping, (any pace).

This clinic is a great opportunity for young runners to build strong running habits, boost performance, and reduce injury.

Cost of the clinic is $25. No refund and no credit if you drop from the race after registering.

Cost includes: participation in the 1-hour run form clinic

Clinic is capped at 20 participants.

Coach Holly Kane will coach this event.

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

Kids' class code of conduct: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14deMsXZhJYGNYvXWYLM_AMU0nF-j3m0DSlVmNHMvjrQ/edit?usp=sharing

Kids' Allergy Handling Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NrwBLhW5qZ1X00l3e57nHxaC33rosyuNiyuBYrBjmi4/edit?usp=sharing

Please direct any questions to Training Coordinator, Kelly Svihovec: [email protected]

Course Records - Mills School Park & Cary Greenways

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

5K - Male: Z. Knight - 17:10 (2025) 5K - Female: M. Sullivan - 23:29 (2025)

6.55 Mile - Male: I. Whisnant - 47:11 (2025) 6.55 Mile - Female: E. Looney - 52:45 (2025)

13.1 - Male: N. Frye - 1:21:27 (2024) 13.1 - Female: A. Bristle - 1:39:06 (2025)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Fit & Able is proud to introduce the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon at Mills School Park! If you're looking for a low-key race to keep you active over the summer, give you a goal to train for, and get you ready for the fall race season this is the race for you!

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Every runner chases the dream of running a marathon. The marathon presents a challenge that requires hard work, determination, and focus; and when achieved, it provides great satisfaction and joy.

BUT have you ever wanted to run a marathon without having to actually run a marathon? With the Summer Series 26.2 you can do just that when you sign up for both 13.1 races at the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon and Summers Done 13.1. Complete both races and we will combine your finish times to give you a 26.2 finish time with a extra set of awards!

PLUS you can save 10% on each race when you sign up for both together using the Summer Series 26.2 Bundle! * You can find the bundle under the main event cards above (click View All Events).

OR, how about an ultra-marathon? Complete all five Fit & Able 13.1 races - a combined total of 65.5 miles! - and again we will combine your finish times for yet another extra set of awards!

• FOR YOUR SAFETY: Please review this information on HYDRATION and HEAT DISORDERS and ensure you have adequately trained for your chosen race distance under these specific climate conditions. This is a summer event in North Carolina. You can find historical climate data for race day in Cary, NC here: https://weatherspark.com/y/20147/Average-Weather-in-Cary-North-Carolina-United-States-Year-Round

All races will have a staggered start beginning at 7:00 AM (in order of distance) and the course closes for all races at 10:00 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 [email protected].

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH SIZZLING SOLES REGISTRATION:

• IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 6.55 Mile, and 13.1 race options

• Sizzling Soles finishers medal and gift included for all 5K, 6.55 Mile, and 13.1 participants (guaranteed if signed up by June 28th). Shirts available for purchase separately.

• Over $8,500 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 Sizzling Soles Half-marathon please email [email protected] for more information!

We can't wait to see you at the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon!

Benefitting Cary's Play It Forward Program

Course Records - Fred G. Bond Metro Park / White Oak Greenway

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

5K - Male: E. Pomposelli - 25:03 (2021) 5K - Female: L. Fang - 20:39 (2025)

10K - Male: T. McFarlane - 40:18 (2021) 10K - Female: H. Harvey - 39:06 (2023)

13.1 - Male: J. Endries - 1:22:00 (2021) 13.1 - Female: L. Hergenrother - 1:32:00 (2024)

Greenways Series 26.2 - Male: S. Franklin - 3:32:36 (2025) Greenways Series 26.2 - Female: L. Silverstein - 4:29:11 (2025)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Cary is the best place to live and one reason is that Cary has more than 30 parks and natural areas, more than 90 miles (and growing!) of greenways, seven special use facilities, four world-class sports venues, and nine staffed all-ages program facilities. If you want an active, healthy place to live for your family, Cary is the place for you! Just like Cary Parks & Rec. the Cary Greenways Tour has something for everyone!

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Play It Forward: We will be accepting donations to support the Town of Cary Parks & Recreation Scholarship Program for Youth Sports and 100% of the Kids Dash fee will go to support this program too. It is in keeping with the Town of Cary’s philosophy to ensure that all citizens receive equal opportunity to participate in recreation. The Town provides the opportunity for Cary residents to apply for scholarships and/or reduction of fees for Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources’ programs. There are many needs in our community that have been met because of the support of this program.

BUT have you ever wanted to run a marathon without having to actually run a marathon? With the Greenways Series 26.2 you can do just that when you sign up for both 13.1 races at the Cary Greenways Half-marathon and Cary Greenways Tour. Complete both races and we will combine your finish times to give you a 26.2 finish time with an extra set of awards!

PLUS you can save 10% on each race when you sign up for both together using the Greenways 26.2 Bundle! * You can find the bundle under the main event cards above (click View All Events).

OR, how about an ultra-marathon? Complete all five Fit & Able 13.1 races - a combined total of 65.5 miles! - and again we will combine your finish times for yet another extra set of awards!

All races will have a staggered start beginning at 7:30 AM (in order of distance) and the course closes for all races at 11:00 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 [email protected].

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH CARY GREENWAYS TOUR REGISTRATION:

• IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, and 13.1 race options

• Cary Greenways Tour shirts and finishers medal included for all 5K, 10K, and 13.1 participants (guaranteed if signed up by September 20th). Shirts available for purchase separately.

• Over $13,000 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 Cary Greenways Tour please email [email protected] for more information!

We can't wait to see you at the Cary Greenways Tour!

Course Records - Amberly Club House

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

3 Mile - Male: H. Noel - 16:36 (2020) 5 Mile - Male: S. Montclair - 24:48 (2020)

3 Mile - Female: G. Helfrich - 20:03 (2023) 5 Mile - Female: L.A. Taylor - 38:16 (2020)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Every year Amberly hosts a race through our beautiful neighborhood to raise money to support a local nonprofit organization that serves our community selected by the Amberly Community Service Club. This year they chose Special Olympics North Carolina! PLUS because we're racing on Halloween we're giving away some great prizes for Best Costume and Best Family Costume!

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Support Special Olympics North Carolina today and give the power of sport to an athlete.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded Special Olympics with a vision that individuals with intellectual disabilities were far more capable in sports and physical activity than many experts believed possible. Athletes in North Carolina are never charged to participate due to the generous support from individuals, businesses, foundations, and civic groups helps fund the training facilities, equipment, transportation, and coaches key to every athlete’s experiences.

Their Mission: To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

All races will have a mass start at 9:00 AM for the Fun Mile and 9:15 for the 3 Mile / 5 Mile and the course closes for all races at 10:45 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 [email protected].

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH SUGAR RUSH REGISTRATION:

• IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 3 Mile, 5 Mile, and Fun Mile race options

• Sugar Rush shirt and finishers gift included for all 3 Mile and 5 Mile participants / finishers gift included for all Fun Mile participants (guaranteed if signed up by October 18th). 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 Sugar Rush please email [email protected] for more information!

We can't wait to see you at the Sugar Rush!

Benefitting the US Veterans Corps

Course Records - Fred G. Bond Metro Park

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

5K - Male: C. Mills - 18:00 (2024) 5K - Female: M. Leonard - 20:11 (2025)

10K - Male: T. Woolard/M. Yarborough - 40:44 (2023) 10K - Female: M. Openchowski - 50:28 (2024)

15K - Male: C. Mershon - 1:00:25 (2025) 15K - Female: L. Gallicchio - 1:25:12 (2025)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Stars, Stripes, & Strides event benefitting the US Veterans Corps to celebrate Veterans Day weekend!

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Their Mission: We are a Corps of Military and First Responder Veterans performing "Hands On" community service with a mission deployment attitude!

The US Veterans Corps was an idea that was based on the experiences that Ft. Bragg and Camp Lejeune Veterans had while volunteering for ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition and Operation: Coming Home that built and donated a brand new Hero Home for a disabled combat veteran. When the keys were delivered and the event ended there was a strong urge from these Veterans to continue the mission and therefore created the US Veterans Corps.

Other US Veterans Corps missions include:

• Toys For Lil’ Troops - Toys For Lil’ Troops provides toys to the children of deployed or low income troops.

• Rescue Ruck - Rescue Ruck provides food for US Military & First Responder Veteran families in need.

• Rescue Response Team - The Rescue Response Team provides aid during natural disasters. We also respond to other emergency and contingency missions.

• Tactical Caisson Unit/Funeral Honors - The US Veterans Corps Tactical Caisson Unit transports US Military & First Responder Veterans. No hearse for our Heroes.

• Military Vehicles USA - Military Vehicles USA is a group of veteran volunteers who restore military vehicles and equipment for civilian service. Our objective is to educate and serve our community with these historic vehicles.

All races will have a mass start at 9:00 AM for the 5K / 10K /15K and the course closes for all races at 10:30 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 [email protected].

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH STARS, STRIPES, & STRIDES REGISTRATION:

• IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, and 15K race options

• Stars, Stripes, & Strides shirt and finishers medal included for 5K, 10K, and 15K participants (guaranteed if signed up by October 31st). Shirts available for purchase separately.

• Over $4,000 in potential in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male/Female each race), Age Group (Top 3 Male/Female each age group), Picking Up the Pace, & 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 Stars, Stripes, & Strides please email [email protected] for more information!

We can't wait to see you at Stars, Stripes, & Strides!