
Strides for Survivors is a running race on March 13, 2027 in Cary, NC.
From the Organizer
The inaugural Strides for Survivors is being run to benefit the aftercare program at the NC Jaycee burn center. The aftercare team puts on annual events, including Camp Celebrate, Family Camp, Teenager Adventure Weekend, Adult Retreat, etc. for burn survivors. These events positively affect hundreds of survivors and their families. We hope that you will join us for this fun run/walk on Feb 28th at Wakemed Soccer Park.
The Strides for Survivors 5k is organized by Enloe HS Junior Stella Illuzzi. As a former participant in Camp Celebrate, Stella wanted to combine her passion of running into a way to give back to a community that helped her as a child.
All proceeds raised from this effort will support the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center, a program dedicated to providing specialized medical care and rehabilitative services for patients recovering from burn injuries. The Burn Center leads efforts in community education and burn prevention, pioneers new research, and strives to help patients return to their highest level of functioning possible after rehabilitation. It also supports families with compassionate care and fosters programs that improve quality of life and safety across the state.
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
62°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Raleigh State Univ, 3 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
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Strides for Survivors
Mar 13, 2027