Cary Academy 5k
Cary Academy 5k is a running race on November 1, 2026 in Cary, NC.
- Date
- November 1, 2026 (110 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on Sunday, November 1st at 9:00 a.m. for our 12th annual 5K. This year celebrates the 30 year anniversary of Cary Academy so expect great things! Check-in opens at 8:00 am at the CA Field House. Each registrant receives a race t-shirt. From 8:30 – 8:45 we will have a pre-race warm up session on the track. The race starts at 9:00. Both the start and finish line are on the track, and the course will run through the beautiful SAS campus. We’ll have fun activities for spectators including a raffle and kids donut run! We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 1st!
Host City
About Cary, NC
Population
176,686
as of 2023
City Elevation
413 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cary Academy 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Make it a Racecation
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Cary Academy 5k
Nov 1, 2026