Cary Greenways Tour

* Final race day information and updates will be emailed to all registered participants and volunteers the week prior to the in-person race. Additional updates may be sent up to the morning of the in-person race. Any emailed information supersedes information on this site. 

Schedule

• 6:30 - 7:30 AM - 13.1 Check-in & Packet Pickup
• 7:30 - 7:45 AM - 13.1 Staggered Start (or immediately after last 26.2 start)
• 7:30 - 8:00 AM - 10K Check-in & Packet Pickup
• 8:00 - 8:15 AM - 10K Staggered Start (or immediately after last 13.1 start)
• 8:00 - 8:15 AM - 5K Check-in & Packet Pickup
• 8:15 - 8:30 AM - 5K Staggered Start (or immediately after last 10K start)
• 8:30 AM - Start Closes
• 9:30 AM - 13.1 Turnaround Closes
• 10:30 AM - 10K Turnaround Closes
• 10:45 AM - 5K Turnaround Closes
• 11:00 AM - Course Closes 

* Start times subject to change due to weather or safety

Information

Race Location: Kiwanis Shelter - Fred G. Bond Metro Park (main park address: 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC 27513). (Venue subject to change as permitted by local officials.). 

* Parking is not available at the Kiwanis Shelter but at the boat house and in the lots near ballfields 1, 2, 3, or 4. Please car pool with other runners if possible.

Course Information: The course is out-and-back on the Town of Cary's paved and natural greenways; conditions depend on the weather prior to the event. The start and finish are at the Kiwanis Shelter. The course is NOT USATF certified. GPS tracking apps are not suitable for measuring course distances accurately.

Cary Greenways Tour Course Maps
5K    10K     13.1

Events: Everyone is welcome to participate!  All participants will have chip-timed results that will be posted online.  All Fit & Able Productions, Inc. events are inclusion events: anyone of any age, skill-level, or ability can participate in any race! 
* No dogs or bikes permitted in the race. 
* We strongly discourage participants wearing headphones of any sort while racing for their own safety and so they can properly hear instructions on the course.
* Kids in strollers must be registered and be with a parent registered in either the 5K, 10K, or 13.1. Kids in strollers must be numbered, properly buckled into the stroller, and we strongly encourage them to wear a helmet.
* If you or one of your party have a physical or developmental need that may require special accommodation please contact us at least one month prior to the event to discuss reasonable accommodations that may be available. 

Course Aid: An athletic trainer will be available at a medical tent located near the finish line. Water fountains are located at the Kiwanis Shelter, the Boat House, and Davis Drive Park.  There will be three water stations on the course: at the 5K, 10K, and 13.1 turnaround points and at the start/finish line. Water is also available at the registration and refreshment area. The water stations are marked on the map. Many runners choose to cary their own preferred fluids and nutrition as well. 

Packet Pick-up: All participants must show a photo ID or be with a guardian with a photo ID in order to pick up their race packets. Participants may pickup packets for others if they have a screenshot or photocopy of their photo ID.

Volunteers: We need your help! If you're available to assist us with registration, handing out water, and cheering on runners please sign up to volunteer between 7:30 AM -12:00 PM. Sign up through the link in the menu!

Race Souvenirs: Cary Greenways Tour shirt included with 13.1, 10K, and 5K registration and finishers medal guaranteed if registered by September 21st. First come first serve while supplies last after that date. * In-person race packets will not be shipped and will only be available on race day!

Awards: Overall awards are provided by Fleet Feet - Raleigh / Morrisville; Age Group and other awards are provided by Fit & Able Productions. All awards will be available for pickup at the Fleet Feet - Morrisville store or emailed to their recipients the week after the race. * Age groups are calculated as of participant's age on December 31st of the race year. 

• 5K, 10K, & 13.1 Awards:
  • Top 3 Male/Female Overall (Fleet Feet gift cards)
  • Top 3 Male/Female Age Group (Fit & Able gift codes)
    • 0 - 4, 5 - 9, 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, 80 - 84, 85 - 89, 90 - 94, 95 - 99
  • New Male/Female Course Record (Fit & Able gift codes)
• Greenways Series 26.2 Awards:
  • Top 3 Male/Female Overall (Fit & Able gift codes)
    Top 3 Male/Female Age Group (Fit & Able gift codes)
    • 0 - 4, 5 - 9, 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, 80 - 84, 85 - 89, 90 - 94, 95 - 99
  • New Male/Female Course Record (Fit & Able gift codes)
• Ultra Series 65.5 Awards:
  • Top 3 Male/Female Overall (Fit & Able gift codes)
  • Top 3 Male/Female Age Group (Fit & Able gift codes)
    • 0 - 4, 5 - 9, 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, 80 - 84, 85 - 89, 90 - 94, 95 - 99
  • New Male/Female Course Record (Fit & Able gift codes)

* Greenways Series 26.2 awards eligibility requires completing both the Cary Greenways Half-marathon in-person/virtual 13.1 and the Cary Greenways Tour in-person/virtual 13.1. Finish times from both 13.1 races will be combined to calculate a 26.2 finish time. In-person and virtual race participants will be consolidated into a combined results and awards set. Greenways Series 26.2 awards will be distributed following the Cary Greenways Tour. 

* Ultra Series 65.5 awards eligibility requires completing each of the Cary Greenways Half-marathon in-person/virtual 13.1, Sizzling Soles Half-marathon in-person/virtual 13.1, Summer's Done 13.1 in-person/virtual 13.1, the Cary Greenways Tour in-person/virtual 13.1, and the Turkey Chase in-person/virtual 13.1. Finish times from all five 13.1 races will be combined to calculate a 65.5 finish time. In-person and virtual race participants will be consolidated into a combined results and awards set. Ultra Series 65.5 awards will be distributed following the Turkey Chase.

Registration

Online registration closes on October 2nd at 12 PM. * There will be no race day registration available.