Sizzling Soles Half-marathon
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Distance
- 13.1 · 6.55 Mile · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Course Records - Mills School Park & Cary Greenways
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!
5K - Male: Z. Knight - 17:10 (2025) 5K - Female: M. Sullivan - 23:29 (2025)
6.55 Mile - Male: I. Whisnant - 47:11 (2025) 6.55 Mile - Female: E. Looney - 52:45 (2025)
13.1 - Male: N. Frye - 1:21:27 (2024) 13.1 - Female: A. Bristle - 1:39:06 (2025)
RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!
Fit & Able is proud to introduce the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon at Mills School Park! If you're looking for a low-key race to keep you active over the summer, give you a goal to train for, and get you ready for the fall race season this is the race for you!
IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION
COURSE MAPS
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
Every runner chases the dream of running a marathon. The marathon presents a challenge that requires hard work, determination, and focus; and when achieved, it provides great satisfaction and joy.
BUT have you ever wanted to run a marathon without having to actually run a marathon? With the Summer Series 26.2 you can do just that when you sign up for both 13.1 races at the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon and Summers Done 13.1. Complete both races and we will combine your finish times to give you a 26.2 finish time with a extra set of awards!
PLUS you can save 10% on each race when you sign up for both together using the Summer Series 26.2 Bundle! * You can find the bundle under the main event cards above (click View All Events).
OR, how about an ultra-marathon? Complete all five Fit & Able 13.1 races - a combined total of 65.5 miles! - and again we will combine your finish times for yet another extra set of awards!
* FOR YOUR SAFETY: Please review this information on HYDRATION and HEAT DISORDERS and ensure you have adequately trained for your chosen race distance under these specific climate conditions. This is a summer event in North Carolina. You can find historical climate data for race day in Cary, NC here: https://weatherspark.com/y/20147/Average-Weather-in-Cary-North-Carolina-United-States-Year-Round
All races will have a staggered start beginning at 7:00 AM (in order of distance) and the course closes for all races at 10:00 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 SIZZLING SOLES REGISTRATION:
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IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 6.55 Mile, and 13.1 race options
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Sizzling Soles finishers medal and gift included for all 5K, 6.55 Mile, and 13.1 participants (guaranteed if signed up by June 28th). Shirts available for purchase separately.
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Over $8,500 in potential in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male / Female), Age Group (Top 3 Male / Female), Picking Up the Pace, and New Course Record awards
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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 below
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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 Sizzling Soles Half-marathon please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!
We can't wait to see you at the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon?
- Sizzling Soles Half-marathon is a running event held in Cary, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Cary, NC at 425 Mills Park Dr. (Mills School Park), Cary, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Sizzling Soles Half-marathon
Jul 11, 2026