Turkey Chase

Course Records - William B. Umstead Start Park
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!
5K - Male: C. Silver - 18:16 (2018)          5K - Female: C. Quinn - 21:09 (2021)
10K - Male: J. Lindenaur - 33:27 (2016)          10K - Female: S. Page - 42:50 (2018)
13.1 - Male: Z. Ferguson - 1:22:48 (2024)        13.1 - Female: L. Rogers - 1:39:34 (2025)
Ultra Series 65.5 - Male: S. Franklin - 8:42:53 (2025)          Ultra Series 65.5 - Female: L. Silverstein - 11:17:31 (2025)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Turkey Chase! We hope you enjoyed the delicious Thanksgiving eats with your friends and family. But now it's time to burn off the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pie! With three distances - including a 5K, 10K, and 13.1 - you can choose your challenge!

Check-in and parking are located at RallyPoint Sports Grill in Harrison Square. Participants will be transported by bus both to and from the race start/finish in Umstead Park. 

IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION
COURSE MAPS
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
SPECATOR INFORMATION

BUT have you ever wanted to run an ultra-marathon without having to actually run an ultra-marahton? With the Ultra Series 65.5 you can do just that when you sign complete all five Fit & Able 13.1 races - a combined total of 65.5 miles! - and we will combine your finish times for another extra set of awards!

All races will have a staggered start beginning at 8:30 AM in order of distance and the course closes for all races at 11:30 AM (In-person Race Day Schedule). Please consider your race pace when deciding which event to run. * For any participants who feel they may need some extra time, please contact us at info@fitandable.net. 

• IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, & 13.1 race options
• Turkey Chase finishers medal and knit hat or fleece warmer included for all 5K, 10K, and 13.1 participants. (guaranteed if signed up by Nov. 15th). Shirts available for purchase separately. 
• Over $8,500 in potential in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male/Female each race), Age Group (Top 3 Male/Female each age group), Picking Up the Pace, & New Course Record awards 
• Great rewards and prizes you can earn by referring your friends and family to sign up with you or even recruiting them to race as a "team"! * More details on the main site.
• Earn points for Fit & Able's Free-for-All Race Series to win big end-of-year prizes! Check out the current standings: Free-for-All Race Series. 

If you are interested in sponsoring the Turkey Chase please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!

We can't wait to see you at the Turkey Chase!

Ready to test your limits? The Turkey Chase brings a highly anticipated Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, Ultra to Cary on November 28, 2026. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of North Carolina.