Turkey Chase
About this race
Course Records - William B. Umstead Start Park
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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.
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH TURKEY CHASE REGISTRATION:- 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!
Pick your distance
Trail running
13.1
10K
5K
Running
Virtual 13.1
This is a VIRTUAL race!
Virtual 10K
This is a VIRTUAL race!
Virtual 5K
This is a VIRTUAL race!
Ultra Series 65.5
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cary, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 5:02 PM local time (EST) in Cary on November 28, 2026 — 9h 58m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Turkey Chase
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 47 Cary events
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