Turkey Chase 13.1
Turkey Chase: A post-Thanksgiving flat park loop in Raleigh, NC.
Race Date
Nov 28, 2026
Location
Cary, NC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Location
- Cary, North Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, Kids in Strollers, 13.1 Miles, Exhibitor, 65.5 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 127
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Turkey Chase in Raleigh, NC, offers a flat, fast loop through William B. Umstead State Park, held the weekend after Thanksgiving. It's the perfect post-feast option to work off the holiday calories, with distances from 5K to the half-marathon.
Runners gather at RallyPoint Sports Grill, then take a shuttle bus to the start line in the park. A staggered start at 8:30 AM sends participants off by distance, and the course closes at 11:30 AM. The race draws participants from about six states, and the winning half-marathon time typically hovers around 90 minutes. Typical race-day weather brings cool temperatures in the 40s and 50s with low chance of rain.
The finish line is back in the park, and the event is part of Fit & Able's series, offering runners the chance to combine all five half-marathons for an Ultra Series 65.5 title. While the race is small, its flat park course and convenient shuttle make it a no-fuss way to race through the holiday weekend.
Race-provided description
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:
IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, & 13.1 race options
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.
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
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.
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!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Start Time
5:00 AM
Start Location
2100 N Harrison Ave., Cary, NC, 27607
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Forest, Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
5 other maps for this race
Quality Score
1 year running
~48 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
5 timing sources · 11 photos
runners from 6 states
winner 1:30:34
typical high 56°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
38°
Afternoon (High)
56°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 127 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
127
Median time
2:01:28
Latest turnout
27
States
12
Turnout by year
2023–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
About the Organizer
Frequently asked
When is the Turkey Chase 13.1?
The Turkey Chase 13.1 is held on Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 5:00 AM.
Where does the Turkey Chase 13.1 take place?
It takes place in Cary, North Carolina.
What distances does the Turkey Chase 13.1 offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, Kids in Strollers, 13.1 Miles, Exhibitor, 65.5 Miles.
Is the Turkey Chase 13.1 course flat and good for a PR?
The Turkey Chase 13.1 is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Turkey Chase 13.1?
HalfRuns has finish records for 127 runners who have completed the Turkey Chase 13.1.
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