Stars, Stripes, & Strides
Stars, Stripes, & Strides is a running race on November 14, 2026 in Cary, NC, with entry fees from $5 to $55.
- Date
- November 14, 2026 (114 days to go)
- Location
- 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC
- Price
- $5–$55
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Course Records - Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!
5K - Male: C. Mills - 18:00 (2024) 5K - Female: M. Leonard - 20:11 (2025)
10K - Male: T. Woolard/M. Yarborough - 40:44 (2023) 10K - Female: M. Openchowski - 50:28 (2024)
15K - Male: C. Mershon - 1:00:25 (2025) 15K - Female: L. Gallicchio - 1:25:12 (2025)
RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!
Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Stars, Stripes, & Strides event benefitting the local Veterans of Foreign Wars - Post 7383 to celebrate Veterans Day weekend!
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 mass start at 9:00 AM for the 5K / 10K /15K and the course closes for all races at 10:30 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 STARS, STRIPES, & STRIDES REGISTRATION:
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IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, and 15K race options
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Stars, Stripes, & Strides shirt and finishers medal included for 5K, 10K, and 15K participants (guaranteed if signed up by November 1st). Shirts available for purchase separately.
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Over $4,000 in potential in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male/Female each race), Age Group (Top 3 Male/Female each age group), Picking Up the Pace, & 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 Stars, Stripes, & Strides please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!
We can't wait to see you at Stars, Stripes, & Strides!
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
63°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
28%
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Stars, Stripes, & Strides, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
114
Days to train
- Race
- Stars, Stripes, & Strides
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Location
- 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC
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Stars, Stripes, & Strides
Nov 14, 2026