Turkey Chase
- Date
- November 28, 2026
- Location
- 2100 N Harrison Ave., Cary, NC
- Distance
- 13.1 · 10K · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Course Records - William B. Umstead Start Park
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!
5K - Male: C. Silver - 18:16 (2018) 5K - Female: C. Quinn - 21:09 (2021)
10K - Male: J. Lindenaur - 33:27 (2016) 10K - Female: S. Page - 42:50 (2018)
13.1 - Male: Z. Ferguson - 1:22:48 (2024) 13.1 - Female: L. Rogers - 1:39:34 (2025)
Ultra Series 65.5 - Male: S. Franklin - 8:42:53 (2025) Ultra Series 65.5 - Female: L. Silverstein - 11:17:31 (2025)
RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!
Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Turkey Chase! We hope you enjoyed the delicious Thanksgiving eats with your friends and family. But now it's time to burn off the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pie! With three distances - including a 5K, 10K, and 13.1 - you can choose your challenge!
Check-in and parking are located at RallyPoint Sports Grill in Harrison Square. Participants will be transported by bus both to and from the race start/finish in Umstead Park.
IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION
COURSE MAPS
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
SPECATOR INFORMATION
BUT have you ever wanted to run an ultra-marathon without having to actually run an ultra-marahton? With the Ultra Series 65.5 you can do just that when you sign complete all five Fit & Able 13.1 races - a combined total of 65.5 miles! - and we will combine your finish times for another extra set of awards!
All races will have a staggered start beginning at 8:30 AM in order of distance and the course closes for all races at 11:30 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 TURKEY CHASE REGISTRATION:
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IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, & 13.1 race options
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Turkey Chase finishers medal and knit hat or fleece warmer included for all 5K, 10K, and 13.1 participants. (guaranteed if signed up by Nov. 15th). Shirts available for purchase separately.
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Over $8,500 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 on the main site.
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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 Turkey Chase please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!
We can't wait to see you at the Turkey Chase!
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
58°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
30%
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Turkey Chase, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
More Running races near Cary, NC
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Half Marathon
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 Turkey Chase?
- Turkey Chase is a running race held in Cary, North Carolina on November 28, 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 Turkey Chase?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026 in Cary, North Carolina at 2100 N Harrison Ave., Cary, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Turkey Chase?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Turkey Chase
Nov 28, 2026