St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC
- Distance
- St. Paul 5K Run/Walk Registration (includes 1 mile color run) · St. Paul 1 Mile Color Run - Sponsored by Alpha Pita · St. Paul T-Shirt and Family Day Admission (Non-Runners)
From the Organizer
👟Color, Run & Celebrate! St. Paul 5K and Fun Day
Presented by St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church
🌈 1-Mile Color Run
Sponsored by Alpha Pita
Lace up with His Grace Bishop Peter, Father Angelos Bishara, and Town of Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert for a fun, festive, and community-first 5K Run/Walk, 1 mile Color Run (Ages 5+), and Family Fun Day. The event is open to all levels whether you’re a seasoned runner or just out for a spirited stroll.
Event Highlights for Runners Include:
👟 5K Run/Walk with T-Shirt, Medal, and Post Run Refreshments - Presented by St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church
🌈 1 Mile Color Run (Ages 5+) with T-Shirt and Post Run Refreshments (staggered after the 5K Run/Walk) - Sponsored by Alpha Pita
🏃♀️ Complementary pre- or post-run stretch by Stretch Zone Apex
🎁 Dick’s Sporting Goods gift cards for fastest male and female runner by age bracket
🏅 First 20 runners to raise $500 will receive a surprise swag bag from local vendors
🛝 Childcare available for registered runners
Event Highlights for Family Fun Day:
🚚Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks
🏰 Bounce and play in bouncy houses
🎨 Face painting
🤸🏿♂️ Play exciting yard games
🏐 Join the volleyball competition
🏃♂️ Test your speed in the 100-meter dash
✨ And so much more!
When & Where
📍 Meet-Up: WakeMed Cross Country Course
📅 October 10th | Check-In/Registration 8:00 am, Race Start: 9:00 am
5K Ticket Bonus: All 5K registrations include optional 1 mile color run
Register by September 30 to guarantee your event T-shirt.
Every step supports St. Paul’s American Coptic Orthodox Church to be a mission to be a community-forward church and build a church in Apex, NC.
“...having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone... in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.” Ephesians 2:20–22
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
74°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
27%
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.
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- Race
- St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day?
- St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day is a running race held in Cary, North Carolina on October 10, 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 St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Cary, North Carolina at 201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
St. Paul 5K, 1 Mile Color Run, & Family Fun Day
Oct 10, 2026