The Dream Mile (10K, 5K, 1 Mile)

Vibha's Vision: High-Quality Public Education for Every Child. Vibha is excited to bring The Dream Mile to Bond Park! There's ONE COURSE but THREE RACES for you to choose from to challenge yourself. Try your best in 90 minutes to complete the distance of your choice and pick what you think you can accomplish! IN-PERSON 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K race options. T-shirt and finishers medal for 5K and 10K registrants, and in-person prizes for multiple categories. Medal for 1-mile finishers.

PACKET PICK-UP DETAILS for 5K/10K Participants
Packet Pickup Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park – Sertoma Amphitheater (Q5MG+26 Cary, North Carolina)
Packet Pickup Date: Saturday Aug 23rd, between 5PM - 7PM

RACE DAY DETAILS (5K/ 10K)
Race Day: Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Race Check-In Time: 6:30 AM – 7.15 AM  (Please allow ample time to park, walk to check in for the race, and then a short walk to the start line near the theatre)
Race Check-In Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park – Sertoma Theatre, Bond Park Drive, Cary, NC 27513
5K/10K Race Start Time: 7:30 am
Race Start Line Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park – Sertoma Amphitheater (Q5MG+26 Cary, North Carolina)

5K Course: Start line is near Sertoma Amphitheater, towards White Oak Creek Greenway
10K Course: Repeat the 5K course route twice  

RACE DAY DETAILS (1 MILE)
Race Day: Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Race Check-In Time: 7:00 AM – 7.30 AM  
Race Check-In Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park – Sertoma Amphitheater (Q5MG+26 Cary, North Carolina)
1 Mile Race Start Time: 8:00 AM

RACE ROUTE - Route

Activities Schedule 
6:30 AM – 7:30  AM: Registration/Check for all participants at Sertoma Amphitheater
7:30  AM - 5K/ 10K Timed Race starts
8:00  AM: 1-mile race starts
8.00  AM  onwards: Post-race snacks at Sertoma Amphitheater
9:00  AM: Award Ceremony at Sertoma Amphitheater


Parking & Other Information
- Parking available on a first-come, first-served basis at Kiwanis Shelter, Boathouse, Boathouse overflow parking, Fields 1-4
- This will be a rain or shine event. Please dress accordingly.
- No pets or strollers are allowed on either walk/ race.
**T-shirts and medals for all 5k/ 10k and medals for 1 Mile will be guaranteed until August 07 sign-ups.

"💃🕺 Start your run with a dance!
Zankar Dance Academy will be bringing the energy with a Flash Mob warm-up at the event. Don’t just run… dance your way to the starting line! 🎶✨ #VibhaDreamMile #FlashMobFun"

“Need a little post-race recovery? 🏃💨 We’ve got you covered! A dedicated Physical Therapy Booth 🧘‍♀️💆‍♂️ from Moriarty Physical Therapy based out of Cary, NC, will be available for the 5K and 10K run/walk participants 🏅 to help participants cool down, stretch, and recover with expert guidance from licensed therapists 🩺✨ 

Join fellow runners on August 23, 2026 for the The Dream Mile (10K, 5K, 1 Mile). It's a fantastic 10K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cary.