Cary Greenways Tour
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Discover Cary's greenways, support youth recreation, and challenge yourself with unique multi-race series options, including a "virtual marathon."
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseExplore Cary's extensive greenway system with this event supporting the Play It Forward Program, which provides recreation scholarships for youth. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 13.1-mile options, or take on the unique Greenways Series 26.2 challenge by combining times from two half-marathons for a full marathon finish. Competitive runners can aim for course records and awards, while all participants are welcome to run, walk, roll, or stroll through Cary's beautiful parks and natural areas.
What to expect
- Run, walk, roll, or stroll through Cary's beautiful greenways and parks.
- Support the Play It Forward Program, providing recreation scholarships for youth.
- Challenge yourself with the Greenways Series 26.2 or Ultra-Marathon options.
Standout details
- Explore 90+ miles of Cary greenways
- Support youth recreation scholarships
- Unique Greenways Series 26.2 challenge
- Awards for course records & age groups
Perks & features
- Medal
- Shirt
Medal
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Distances & registration
7 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
2 options · closes Oct 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 3d 10h 45m leftGeneral entry
Closes Oct 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $43.40
Virtual 5K
Closes Oct 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
10K
2 options · closes Oct 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 3d 10h 45m leftGeneral entry
Closes Oct 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $54.00
Virtual 10K
Closes Oct 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Half Marathon
2 options · closes Oct 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 3d 10h 45m left13.1
Closes Oct 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $75.20
Virtual 13.1
Closes Oct 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Marathon
1 option · closes Oct 3, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
Registration closedGreenways Series 26.2
Closes Oct 3, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT · From $0.00
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Past result sets can use different distance labels by year. Choose the distance version first, then pick from the years available for that version.
Crowd
Small field
7 Half Marathon finishers in 2024. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
2:32:00
Think middle-of-the-pack, using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Relaxed front
Past results suggest the front of the field is less intense than many races. Front-group read: 2:11:17.
People mix
More women
About 71% women and 29% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the Half Marathon in 2024, this looks like a small field: 7 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 2:32:00. The quicker front of the field averaged about 2:11:17. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 40-44
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 55-59
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female Overall
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Male Overall
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 35-39
Top 3 (estimated from prior results)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 2024 | 7 | 2:32:00 | 3:02:29 | 2:11:17 | 2:32:00 / 2:11:17 |
| Marathon | 2024 | 52 | 4:50:48 | 4:49:54 | 3:46:54 | 3:16:25 / 3:40:56 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
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!