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 at an all new venue hosted by the Northwest Cary YMCA and course on the Cary Greenways.
On race day we will be gathering new or gently used winter hats and gloves to benefit children and teens (ages 0 - 18) who are part of the Y’s Community Supported Programs that offer families and children access to summer camp, afterschool activities, swim lessons, and Community Navigation Services and help make a real difference in our community.
All clothing donations will be distributed to families during the Annual Holiday Gift Drive to spread warmth and joy to those who need it most this season. All financial donations to the YMCA will be used to purchase items to be distributed 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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
55°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Apex, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cary, NC
Population
176,686
as of 2023
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fortnight Before Christmas, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
187
Days to train
- Race
- Fortnight Before Christmas
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fortnight Before Christmas?
- Fortnight Before Christmas is a running race held in Cary, North Carolina on December 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Fortnight Before Christmas?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Cary, North Carolina at 6903 Carpenter Fire Station Rd., Cary, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fortnight Before Christmas?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fortnight Before Christmas
Dec 12, 2026