Event Description
We bet almost all of us ran cross country at some point in high school. Don't you want to relive your glory days and run another cross country meet? Maybe you're still in high school and want one more chance to set a PR for this season. Well Fit & Able has your back with the Fall Cross Country Festival!
This isn't just another 5K and 8K! You can race as teams too as if you were at a cross country meet. Both individual (Top 3 Male/Female Overall and Top Age Group) and team (fastest team, biggest team, best team costume) are up for grabs. So whether you run, walk, roll, or stroll there's no excuse to not step up to the starting line!
The Fall Cross Country Festival is also benefitting A New Lease on Life. A New Lease on Life assists those experiencing homelessness to get back on their feet through stable housing by providing an available apartment home at a reduced rate over a 12-24 month period. The program offers a hand up to those in need. Our purpose is to provide an essential need through stable housing thereby allowing these families to establish up to 2 years of positive rental history thereby allowing them to remain as market renters or in some instances to purchase a home of their very own.
Their Mission Statement: Empowering those who are experiencing homelessness by equipping them with opportunities to obtain stable housing.
Schedule
Sunday November 14th
- 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM - Packet Pick-up
- 8:45 AM - 1 Mile Start
- 9:00 AM - 5K & 8K Start
- 10:00 - Award Ceremony
*Start times subject to change due to weather or safety
Information
Race Location: WakeMed Soccer Park.
Course Information: The course will be on the trails and sidewalks of WakeMed Soccer Park.
Course Maps
Events: Everyone is welcome to participate! All fun run 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!
Water Stations: There will be two water stations on the course: one at the 1 Mile mark and Finish line and one just after the 2 Mile mark. Water is also available at the registration and refreshment area. The water stations are marked on the map.
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 only pick up their own race packet except for parents who may pickup their minor children's packets. Early packet pickup will be announced race week.
Volunteers: We need volunteers! Volunteers may sign up to help with any or all of these events:
Race Souvenirs: Guaranteed finishers gift and medal if registered by November 1st.
Registration
Online registration closes on November 13th at 9 PM. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted at packet pick-up and race day.
NOTE: NO REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, or EXCHANGES.
Fit & Able Productions is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting community and family fitness in Cary since 1997 through organizing creative events and training programs. We also support many programs, such as swim safety lessons for underprivileged children and adults, youth fitness programs, and health education run by our community partners including the Cary Family YMCA, Triangle Aquatic Center, and Town of Cary. Proceeds from our events that aren't designated to support other organizations go to support the event and other Fit & Able nonprofit activities.
The Fall Cross Country Festival and all participants are subject to these event policies.
