Sole Mates 5K/10K

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
• 10K Run:- Run 6.2 Miles

 - Sanctioned by USA Track & Field

The Sole Mates Run is a celebration of health and fitness and is coming back for another year! There's no better way to celebrate than with friends and family. So grab your running buddy and get to the starting line!

What's new about this race? TWO THINGS! First, participants can choose to run the race individually (as usual) or they can team up with a partner. Instead of placing by their individual race times, partners will instead place by their combined times. Run together and win together! We might call it "Sole Mates" but it doesn't matter if you pair up with your spouse, kids, significant other, best buddy, or neighbor.

The second change is the course. You've all probably run the WakeMed course at some point. We know that "the Hill" is a tough climb. That's why we're running the course backwards! That means you run down the hill more times than you have to run up it.

Also, just like last year we will have hot baked potatos with all the toppings for post-race refreshment!

Invite your friends and family to run together!

If you're looking for a great Valentines Day gift for a friend or loved one, sign up for the Sole Mates Run!

Sole Mates is part of Fit & Able's Free-for-All Race Series, a fun way to enjoy all our events and earn more prizes! Learn more and sign up for the series here. 

Event details and schedule

Schedule

Saturday February 11th
9 - 11 AM - Packet Pick-up at Omega Sports at Crossroads

Sunday February 12th
1:00 - 2:30 PM - Packet Pick-up & Check In
2:45 PM - Kids Spring Start
3:00 PM - 5K & 10K Start
*Start times subject to change due to weather or safety

Information

Race Location: WakeMed Soccer Park located at 201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC 27511, USA.

Course Information: The course is on WakeMed's cross country course with natural trails. Course conditions depend on the weather prior to the event. Sole Mates Course Maps

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! Kids 2 & under may be pushed in a stroller by the parents in the 5K & 10K but must be registered and numbered.

Athletic Trainer: An athletic trainer will be available at a medical tent located near the finish line.

Water Stations: There will be a water station on the course located at the top of the hill near the finish line.  Water is also available at the registration and refreshment area.  Additional water stations are marked on the maps (see above).

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 and can only pick up their own race packet.

Race Souvenirs: Sole Mates t-shirts are available for $20 until February 10th (while supplies last). A shirt is included with 10K registration.

Registration

Online registration closes on February 11th at 9 PM.  Cash and checks are accepted at packet pick-up and race day.

5K: Participants may run individual or in pairs for a combined time. No shirt is included.

• Until January 15th: $20 per person
• Until February 10th: $25
• At Packet Pickup February 11th & on Race Day February 12th: $30

10K: Participants may run individual or in pairs for a combined time. Shirt is included.

• Until January 15th: $40 per person
• Until February 10th: $45
• At Packet Pickup February 11th & on Race Day February 12th: $50

Kids Sprint: $10

Kids in Stroller (2 & Under): $5

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 at-risk 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.

We can't wait to see you at the Sole Mates Run!