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Cary Greenways Tour

Cary Greenways Tour

Cary Greenways Tour: a flat, community half-marathon on tree-lined greenways.

Race Date

Oct 4, 2026

Location

Cary, NC

Solid Pick43

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Location
Cary, North Carolina
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, Kids in Strollers, 13.1 Miles, 10K, 5K, Exhibitor, 26.2 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
774

Highlights

Good For

Beginner FriendlyGood Value

Atmosphere

Local CommunityGreat Swag

Course

Fast Flat

The Experience

The Cary Greenways Tour, held at Fred G. Bond Metro Park, is a small but spirited half-marathon that showcases Cary's extensive greenway system. With about 170 finishers from roughly ten states, it's an intimate, community-driven event that benefits the town's Play It Forward scholarship program. The course is a flat, fast loop on paved greenways — a PR-friendly surface that has seen course records from 1:22:00 (male) and 1:32:00 (female) in recent years.

The race begins and ends at Bond Park, winding through tree-lined paths and neighborhood greenways. The dead-flat profile and minimal elevation gain make it accessible for first-timers and experienced runners alike. Roughly one in ten runners return each year, a testament to the race's welcoming atmosphere and well-organized logistics.

Post-race, participants receive a commemorative shirt and enjoy the park's facilities. The focus on community and affordability — with a donation-based scholarship program — gives the Cary Greenways Tour an authentic, grassroots feel. It's a hidden gem for those seeking a low-key, scenic half-marathon in the Research Triangle region.

Race-provided description

Benefitting Cary's Play It Forward Program Course Records - Fred G. Bond Metro Park / White Oak Greenway Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code! 5K - Male: E. Pomposelli - 25:03 (2021)          5K - Female: L. Fang - 20:39 (2025) 10K - Male: T. McFarlane - 40:18 (2021)          10K - Female: H. Harvey - 39:06 (2023) 13.1 - Male: J. Endries - 1:22:00 (2021)          13.1 - Female: L. Hergenrother - 1:32:00 (2024) Greenways Series 26.2 - Male: S. Franklin - 3:32:36 (2025)          Greenways Series 26.2 - Female: L. Silverstein - 4:29:11 (2025) RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Cary is the best place to live and one reason is that Cary has more than 30 parks and natural areas, more than 90 miles (and growing!) of greenways, seven special use facilities, four world-class sports venues, and nine staffed all-ages program facilities. If you want an active, healthy place to live for your family, Cary is the place for you! Just like Cary Parks & Rec. the Cary Greenways Tour has something for everyone! IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION COURSE MAPS EXHIBITOR INFORMATION SPECTATOR INFORMATION Play It Forward: We will be accepting donations to support the Town of Cary Parks & Recreation Scholarship Program for Youth Sports and 100% of the Kids Dash fee will go to support this program too. It is in keeping with the Town of Cary’s philosophy to ensure that all citizens receive equal opportunity to participate in recreation. The Town provides the opportunity for Cary residents to apply for scholarships and/or reduction of fees for Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources’ programs.  There are many needs in our community that have been met because of the support of this program. BUT have you ever wanted to run a marathon without having to actually run a marathon? With the Greenways Series 26.2 you can do just that when you sign up for both 13.1 races at the Cary Greenways Half-marathon and Cary Greenways Tour. Complete both races and we will combine your finish times to give you a 26.2 finish time with an extra set of awards! PLUS you can save 10% on each race when you sign up for both together using the Greenways 26.2 Bundle! * You can find the bundle under the main event cards above (click View All Events). OR, how about an ultra-marathon? Complete all five Fit & Able 13.1 races - a combined total of 65.5 miles! - and again we will combine your finish times for yet another extra set of awards! All races will have a staggered start beginning at 7:30 AM (in order of distance) and the course closes for all races at 11:00 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 CARY GREENWAYS TOUR REGISTRATION:

IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, and 13.1 race options

Cary Greenways Tour shirts and finishers medal included for all 5K, 10K, and 13.1 participants (guaranteed if signed up by September 20th). Shirts available for purchase separately.

Over $13,000 in potential in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male / Female), Age Group (Top 3 Male / Female), Picking Up the Pace, and New Course Record awards 

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.

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 Cary Greenways Tour please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information! We can't wait to see you at the Cary Greenways Tour!

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Start Time

4:00 AM

Giveaway

Cary Greenways Tour Shirt

Start Location

801 High House Rd., Cary, NC, 27513

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Park, Forest

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

6.2 Miles3.1 MilesKids in Strollers13.1 Miles10K5KExhibitor26.2 Miles

Quality Score

Solid Pick43
Methodology
Heritage8/20

4 years running

Size11/15

~174 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty10/20

10% returning runners

Course & details5/15

5 timing sources

National draw6/10

runners from 10 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:18:41

Weather0/10

typical high 76°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

59°

Afternoon (High)

76°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

77%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 774 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

774

Median time

2:07:17

Latest turnout

137

States

25

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:104:35

Turnout by year

20192025

'19'21'23'24'25
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About the Organizer

Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
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Frequently asked

When is the Cary Greenways Tour?

The Cary Greenways Tour is held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 4:00 AM.

Where does the Cary Greenways Tour take place?

It takes place in Cary, North Carolina.

What distances does the Cary Greenways Tour offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, Kids in Strollers, 13.1 Miles, 10K, 5K, Exhibitor, 26.2 Miles.

Is the Cary Greenways Tour course flat and good for a PR?

The Cary Greenways Tour is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Cary Greenways Tour?

HalfRuns has finish records for 774 runners who have completed the Cary Greenways Tour.

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