MST 100 Endurance Races

The Recreation Advisory Board will host a family-friendly 5K/3K walk/run as part of National Trails Day. Designed to raise funds to support the maintenance of current greenways and the development of new greenways throughout Wake Forest, the National Trails Day 5K/3K is a timed walk/run for both children and adults. Strollers are welcome but will be placed at the back of the pack to allow runners a clear start.

Please note: Registrations will be accepted on the day of the event. Everyone who registers before May 8 will receive a race T-shirt.

Get your favorite hero costume ready for the 2026 Donate Life NC Hero Run! Join us in celebrating the hero in all of us as we run/walk/roll on the American Tobacco Trail in Durham and build awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation in NC!

Race Description/Details*:

The race will begin at Herndon Park in Durham. Runners and walkers will run an out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail and finish at the park for refreshments and awards!

Parking is located at Herndon Park, 511 Scott King Road in Durham. Follow our signs to the starting line.

All funds support continued outreach and education statewide on the importance of organ, tissue, and eye donation.

Registration Fees/Dates/Categories:

5K Run/Walk/Roll: $35.00 per person. Race registration includes a t-shirt, a bib with a timing chip, and refreshments after the event.

1-mile fun run: $20.00 per person. The 1 Mile Fun Run includes a bib and the post-race party!

Sleep in Superhero: $25.00 per person. Can't run or just don't want to get up early? Register as a Sleep In Superhero and we'll send you a race t-shirt!

Awards/Categories:

5K -Top 3 Male & Female Overall

Top 3 Combined Male & Female 10 & under

Top 1 Male & Female in the following age groups: 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5K or 1 mile out-and-back on the American Tobacco Trail.

As participants run or walk the course, they will be dusted with colored corn starch!

T-shirts are guaranteed for all registrants before 9/4/26.

Awards will be given to Top 3 Male & Female finishers overall, plus the top finishers in each of the following age groups: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

On the morning of the race, registration will begin at 7:00AM and the race will begin at 8:00AM. Please be in position to begin the race at 7:45AM

Course Records - William B. Umstead Start Park

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

5K - Male: C. Silver - 18:16 (2018) 5K - Female: C. Quinn - 21:09 (2021)

10K - Male: J. Lindenaur - 33:27 (2016) 10K - Female: S. Page - 42:50 (2018)

13.1 - Male: Z. Ferguson - 1:22:48 (2024) 13.1 - Female: L. Rogers - 1:39:34 (2025)

Ultra Series 65.5 - Male: S. Franklin - 8:42:53 (2025) Ultra Series 65.5 - Female: L. Silverstein - 11:17:31 (2025)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Turkey Chase! We hope you enjoyed the delicious Thanksgiving eats with your friends and family. But now it's time to burn off the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pie! With three distances - including a 5K, 10K, and 13.1 - you can choose your challenge!

Check-in and parking are located at RallyPoint Sports Grill in Harrison Square. Participants will be transported by bus both to and from the race start/finish in Umstead Park.

IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION

VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION

COURSE MAPS

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

SPECATOR INFORMATION

BUT have you ever wanted to run an ultra-marathon without having to actually run an ultra-marahton? With the Ultra Series 65.5 you can do just that when you sign complete all five Fit & Able 13.1 races - a combined total of 65.5 miles! - and we will combine your finish times for another extra set of awards!

All races will have a staggered start beginning at 8:30 AM in order of distance 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 [email protected].

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH TURKEY CHASE REGISTRATION:

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

• Turkey Chase finishers medal and knit hat or fleece warmer included for all 5K, 10K, and 13.1 participants. (guaranteed if signed up by Nov. 15th). Shirts available for purchase separately.

• Over $8,500 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 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 the Turkey Chase please email [email protected] for more information!

We can't wait to see you at the Turkey Chase!