Fortnight Before Christmas
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Distance
- 7K · 5K · Fun Mile & more
From the Organizer
Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!
5K - Male: n/a 5K - Female: n/a
7K - Female: n/a 7K - Female: n/a
RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!
Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Fortnight Before Christmas.
All donations will be used to purchase hats, gloves, and coats for the Northwest Cary YMCA to distribute where needed. We will also be collecting donations of new or gently-used hats, gloves, and coats on race day as well.
IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION
COURSE MAPS
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
All races will have a staggered start beginning at 8:00 AM (in order of distance) and the course closes for all races at 9:30 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 FORTNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS REGISTRATION:
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IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 7K, and Fun Mile race options
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Fortnight Before Christmas shirt and Santa hat included for all 5K and 7K participants; Santa hat for the Fun Mile participants (guaranteed if signed up by November 29th). Shirts available for purchase separately.
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Over $4,000 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 Fortnight Before Christmas please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!
We can't wait to see you at the Fortnight Before Christmas!
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fortnight Before Christmas?
- Fortnight Before Christmas is a running event held in Cary, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Fortnight Before Christmas?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Cary, NC at 6903 Carpenter Fire Station Rd., Cary, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fortnight Before Christmas?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Fortnight Before Christmas
Dec 12, 2026