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Leaves to Leases

In-Person Race Nov. 4th OR Virtual Race Oct. 28th - Nov. 4th Cary, NC 27511 US Directions

IN-PERSON Race Info

* 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

  • 7:30 - 9:00 AM - Registration & Check-in
  • 8:45 AM - Fun Mile Start
  • 9:00 AM - 5K & 8K Start
  • 10:30 AM - Course Closes

* Start times subject to change due to weather or safety

Information

Race Location: WakeMed Soccer Park (201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC 27511). (Venue subject to change as permitted by local officials.)

Course Information: The course is on WakeMed's cross country course with dirt, grass, and natural trails with moderate to big hills; conditions depend on the weather prior to the event. The course is NOT USATF certified. GPS tracking apps are not suitable for measuring course distances accurately.

Leaves to Leases Course Maps
5K        8K        Fun Mile

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, 8K, or Fun Mile. 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. There will be a water station on the course and near the finish line.  Water is also available at the registration and refreshment area.

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 8:00 AM -12:00 PM. Sign up through the link in the menu!

Race Souvenirs: All 5K and 8K participants will get a Leaves to Leases shirt and finishers medal if registered by October 20th; Fun Mile participants will get a Leaves to Leases shirt and Certified Fit & Able medal. * 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 & 8K 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)
  • Fun Mile Awards:
    • Top 3 Male/Female Overall (Fleet Feet gift cards)

Registration

Online registration closes on November 2nd at 9 PM. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted at packet pick-up and race day.

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Series Gold Sponsor
Series Bronze Sponsor
Event Gold Sponsor

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