
From the Organizer
Fall 2026 Adult Run + Strength Training in Cary is brought to you by Triangle Run Smart Training, presented by Pace Yourself Run Company and The Running PTs.
The class is 12 weeks long and is geared toward helping adults get/stay active with run workouts incorporating strength training. This class is great for beginners as well as seasoned runners. All levels and paces are welcome!
The class will include a detailed daily plan over the 12 weeks, with 2 coached group runs per week, suggested cross-training & strength training workouts, and Saturday group long runs.
Cost of the class is: $75 if you register by 8/23. Price increases to: $80 if you register 8/24-9/13. Deadline to register is: 9/13. No refund or class credit if you drop the class after registering.
If you have financial difficulty in affording a training class, please contact us. We have a donation program that can help out.
Cost includes: 12-week training schedule, 2 coach-led group run workouts per week, email access to the coach throughout the program, 20% off discount at Pace Yourself Run Company (some restrictions apply), training class shirt, strength training plan, coach-led Saturday group long runs, 15% discount on merchandise (shirts, hats) at The Running PTs, and weekly tips and running information from your coach and The Running PTs to supplement your knowledge.
Coach Patti Tiernan will coach this class.
Program dates: August 30, 2026 - November 21, 2026. Group training will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30AM-10:30AM, and there are group long runs with all summer adult classes on Saturdays at 7:00AM-9:00AM. The class will meet at Ritter Park (301 W Lochmere Drive, Cary 27518) & Koka Booth (8001 Regency Parkway, Cary 27518) on Tuesdays & Thursdays.. Saturday run locations vary weekly and rotate throughout the Triangle area.
Please direct any questions to Training Coordinator, Kelly Svihovec: coachkelly@trianglerunsmart.com
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
66°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cary, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
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Fall 2026 Adult Run + Strength - Cary
Aug 30, 2026