Fortnight Before Christmas

DEC
12
2026
Fortnight Before Christmas in Cary, North Carolina offers in-person and virtual 5K, 7K and a Fun Mile on 12/12/2026. Donations and collected items will support the Northwest Cary YMCA with hats, gloves, and coats.
Sat 12 Dec 2026
7 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Fortnight Before Christmas

Fortnight Before Christmas takes place on 12/12/2026 at 6903 Carpenter Fire Station Rd., Cary, North Carolina 27519, USA. The event is organized by Fit & Able and offers both in-person and virtual race options.

  • 7K
  • 5K
  • Fun Mile (1 mile)
  • Kids in Strollers

In-person and virtual options are available for the 7K, 5K, and Fun Mile. The Kids in Strollers entry allows parents registered in the 5K, 7K, or Fun Mile to push small children in a stroller. All participants must be registered and numbered; children must be registered under their own name and birthdate.

All donations will be used to purchase hats, gloves, and coats for the Northwest Cary YMCA, and new or gently used hats, gloves, and coats will be collected on race day. Registered 5K and 7K participants receive a shirt and a Santa hat; Fun Mile participants receive a Santa hat. Hats are guaranteed for registrations completed by November 29. Shirts may be available for separate purchase.

The event lists over $4,000 in potential awards across in-person and virtual divisions, including overall, age group, and special awards. A new course record carries a $10 gift code prize. Exhibitor registration reserves vendor booth space only and does not include race registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7 km
5 km
Fun Mile
Virtual Fun Mile
Virtual 7k
Virtual 5k
Kids in Strollers
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