Zmijewski WakeMed Invitational is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Cary, NC, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
This will be UNC Club XCTF's first home meet at the WakeMed Soccer Park! We will still offer our annual Community Race, which will be free for club alumni! ALUMNI DM INSTA for free entry code, or will be imbursed.
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
85°
Typical Low
66°
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
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Zmijewski WakeMed Invitational
Sep 5, 2026