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Turkey Chase 13.1

Turkey Chase 13.1

Race Date

Nov 28, 2026

Location

Cary, NC

The Experience

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

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

10K5KKids in Strollers13.1 MilesExhibitor65.5 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size8/15

~48 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

11% returning runners

Course & details6/15

4 timing sources · 11 photos

National draw4/10

runners from 5 states

Front-pack speed1/5

winner 1:28:05

Weather10/10

typical high 56°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (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

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:20p50 median ≈ 2:104:00

Turnout by year

20232025

'23'24'25
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About the Organizer

Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
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