From the Organizer
The Big Run
"In 1976, the runner’s high was taking the country by storm. Fifty years later, Fleet Feet and Brooks are still celebrating that feeling with The Big Run, bringing runners together for feel-good movement, summer sunshine and celebration rooted in community.
So join us, and let the good miles roll!"
Lace up your running shoes and join us for a special edition of The BIG Run! Not only will we be celebrating Global Running Day with a FREE community 5K, but we're also celebrating the Fleet Feet's 50th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the Raleigh/Morrisville franchise!
Here's what's included:
🥇 The first 500 people to register, will receive special 50th anniversary finisher medals*
👟 We're giving away 5 Brooks shoes to random participants*
🎪A HUGE vendor expo with shoe demos, giveaways, and merch for sale!
☕🍩 Food/coffee trucks for pre & post-run fuel
🧘♀️ Post-run yoga & cold plunge
*You must register, attend the race, and check in to receive your medal and be eligible to win a shoe. You will be notified the week of the race if you were one of the first 500.
Schedule
7:00AM: Check-in begins. When you arrive to WakeMed Soccer Park, be sure to check in with one of the workers
7:30AM: Warm up with Black Girls RUN! & pre-run announcements
8:00AM RUN BEGINS
9:00AM: Post-run yoga with YogaSix (Bring a mat and towel if you plan to participate) & cold plunge
NOTE: This is not a race, it's a celebratory 5K fun run. There is not official timing or results.
Dogs are NOT allowed at the park/on the course.
Brands:
TBD
Community Partners:
TBD
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Sunday, 6/14
High
94°
Low
—
Conditions
Chance rain showers then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
44%
Wind
2 to 7 mph
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 The BIG Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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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 BIG Run?
- The BIG Run is a running race held in Cary, North Carolina on June 14, 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 BIG Run?
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Cary, North Carolina at 101 Soccer Park Dr, Cary, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The BIG Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The BIG Run
Jun 14, 2026