Triangle Run Smart Spring 2026 Kids Race
- Date
- May 17, 2026
- Location
- 441 Mills Park Drive, Cary, NC
- Distance
- Triangle Run Smart Spring 2026 Kids Race
From the Organizer
Our Spring 2026 Kids Race is brought to you by Triangle Run Smart Training, presented by Pace Yourself Run Company and The Running PTs.
Come join us for our Kids Track Race on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 2-4pm at the Mills Park Middle School track & field in Cary! We will have lots of mini races of varying distances on the track during the event, plus fun running games on the inner field for those waiting their turn to race. Races to include: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1-mile races (broken into age groups). Medals for all participants and ribbons for the top 3 winners of each individual race heat. Open to ages 6-15.
Water, Gatorade, and popsicles will be provided to the kids during/after the event.
Cost of the race is $30. No refund and no credit if you drop from the race after registering.
Cost includes: participation in as many mini race events as you'd like to register your child for, a race bib to wear during the event, participation in running games, hydration and popsicles, and medals.
Race is capped at 60 participants.
TRS Coaches will coordinate/coach this event. After signing your child in, we ask that parents go to the stands during the event.
Location: Mills Park Middle School track and field #1 (inside the track) - 441 Mills Park Drive, Cary, NC 27519
Tentative Schedule of Events:
- 1:45-2:00pm - sign-in and get bibs
- 2-2:15pm - group warmups
- 2:20pm - 100m race
- 2:45pm - 200m race
- 3:00pm - 400m race
- 3:15pm - 800m race
- 3:30pm - 1 mile race
- 3:50pm - Awards, medals & popsicles, plus sign-out
We could also use several parent or teenage volunteers to help out with the event! See volunteer needs and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F49ABAD28AB9-61800732-trsspring#/
Free Race Photos from the event will be provided to all, courtesy of one of our kids' run parents, Sergiy Matsak. A photo album link will be emailed out to registrants a week after the race. Thank you, Sergiy!
Please direct any questions to Training Coordinator, Kelly Svihovec: coachkelly@trianglerunsmart.com
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Triangle Run Smart Spring 2026 Kids Race?
- Triangle Run Smart Spring 2026 Kids Race is a running event held in Cary, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Triangle Run Smart Spring 2026 Kids Race?
- Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Cary, NC at 441 Mills Park Drive, Cary, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Triangle Run Smart Spring 2026 Kids Race?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Triangle Run Smart Spring 2026 Kids Race
May 17, 2026