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Fortnight Before Christmas — Cary, NC

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Durham, NC
Fortnight Before Christmas

5K Road Road 5K Virtual Christmas

Fortnight Before Christmas

Saturday, December 12, 2026Cary, NC5K – 7K

Registration open

Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code! 5K - Male: n/a 5 K - Female: n/a 7K - Female: n/a 7K - Female: n/a RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Fortnight Before Christmas. All donations will be used to purchase hats, gloves, and coats for the Northwest Cary YMCA to distribute where needed. We will also be collecting donations of new or gently-used hats, gloves, and coats on race day as well. IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION COURSE MAPS EXHIBITOR INFORMATION SPECTATOR INFORMATION All races will h...

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Dec 129:00 AM

$5

Dec 129:00 AM

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Location

6903 Carpenter Fire Station Rd.

Cary, NC 27519

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