From the Organizer
Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!
2 Mile - Male: H. Sportsballs - 15:38 (2026) 2 Mile - Female: T. Sullivan - 14:24 (2026)
4 Mile - Male: R. Chen - 29:28 (2026) 4 Mile - Female: G. Riley - 28:39 (2026)
6 Mile - Male: A. Knipp - 47:28 (2026) 6 Mile - Female: K. Walker - 55:09 (2026)
RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!
Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Run to Remember on Memorial Day weekend to support the local Veterans of Foreign Wars. Join us at the Northwest Cary YMCA on the Cary greenway trails.
IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION
COURSE MAPS
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.
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 RUN TO REMEMBER REGISTRATION:
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IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 2 Mile, 4 Mile, and 6 Mile race options
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Run to Remember finishers medal and gift included for all 2 Mile, 4 Mile, and 6 Mile participants (guaranteed if signed up by May 16th). 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 Run to Remember please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!
We can't wait to see you at the Run to Remember!
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Apex, 3 mi from the venue.
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
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run to Remember, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
339
Days to train
- Race
- Run to Remember
- Date
- May 29, 2027
Coming Up
More Running races near Cary, NC
Summer's Done 13.1
5K · 10K · 10 Mile · Half Marathon · Marathon · From $5 · 801 High House Rd. (Bond Park)
Less than a mile away
NCSG 5K & 10K Championship Results
5K · 10K · 801 High House Rd.
Less than a mile away
Cary Greenways Tour
5K · 10K · Half Marathon · From $45 · 801 High House Rd.
Less than a mile away
Stars, Stripes, & Strides
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · From $5 · 801 High House Rd.
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run to Remember?
- Run to Remember is a running race held in Cary, North Carolina on May 29, 2027. 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 Run to Remember?
- Saturday, May 29, 2027 in Cary, North Carolina at 6903 Carpenter Fire Station Rd.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run to Remember?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run to Remember
May 29, 2027