NCRC Lugiano Classic
- Date Sun 11th May 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Cary, North Carolina
- Price $33.35 - $60.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km
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Event summary
Join us for the 26th annual NCRC Lugiano Classic on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in the beautiful Cary, Wake area! This exciting event features two premier races: the half-marathon (13.1 miles) and the 10K, both set against the stunning backdrop of Umstead State Park. The courses are USATF certified and offer an exhilarating blend of paved roads, crushed gravel, and hard-packed trails, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike.
This year, the race is dedicated to the memory of Joe Lugiano, a beloved figure in the Raleigh running community and a founding member of the North Carolina Roadrunners Club. Participants can look forward to a supportive atmosphere with 8 strategically placed aid stations along the route, ensuring hydration and encouragement throughout the race. With awards for top finishers in various categories and a guaranteed T-shirt for those who register by April 27, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with camaraderie and celebration. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this cherished tradition!
This year, the race is dedicated to the memory of Joe Lugiano, a beloved figure in the Raleigh running community and a founding member of the North Carolina Roadrunners Club. Participants can look forward to a supportive atmosphere with 8 strategically placed aid stations along the route, ensuring hydration and encouragement throughout the race. With awards for top finishers in various categories and a guaranteed T-shirt for those who register by April 27, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with camaraderie and celebration. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this cherished tradition!
Organiser's Description
The NCRC Classic Half-Marathon & 10K Races are now in their 26th year and considered to be two of the Triangle areas premier distance races. This year's race will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The name of this race is changing this year (2025) to honor the memory of Joe Lugiano, a charter member of the North Carolina Roadrunners Club who served as the club's first president and in many roles since our founding in 1979. Joe, a legend in the Raleigh area running community who died Dec. 3, was also instrumental in the Umstead 100 Endurance Run. Joe spent numerous volunteer hours in his beloved Umstead State Park, home of the Umstead 100 and this race.
Both the half-marathon and 10K have USATF certified out-and-back courses that start on paved road, transition through crushed-gravel and the hard-packed bridle trails of Umstead State Park, and finish on pavement. Both the 13.1 and 10K courses officially close at 10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION
The entry fee for the half-marathon is $55 from until April 30, and $60 thereafter. For the 10K, the fees are $30, and $35, respectively.
T-shirts are guaranteed to all those entered by April 27th.
AWARDS
In both races awards will be presented to the top three women overall, to the top three men overall and top three men and women masters. Both races award the top three finishers in each of the following age groups: 17-under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70-over.
COURSE
The course is mainly in Umstead State Park and closed to vehicle traffic, however the park will remain open to the public. The first and last mile of the race are on city streets with some traffic. The course is out and back, you will finish at the same location you started. The first and last mile of the course is on pavement. The remainder of the course is on the multi-use use trail in Umstead Park. The multi-use trail is wide gravel road graded and compacted to be fairly smooth. The race does not use the single-track dirt trails.
While inside the park, please be courteous to other park visitors. Please allow bikes to pass!
Please stay on the left side of the paved road as you are finishing.
AID STATIONS:
There are 8 aid stations (4 that you pass twice) with Lemon/Lime Gatorade and Water.
The aid stations are around mile 1.3, 2.8, 4.0, 5.8, 7.4, 9.2, 10.6, and 12.
To help keep the park clean, we are not offering gels. If you bring your own, please use the garbage cans near the aid stations.
Both the half-marathon and 10K have USATF certified out-and-back courses that start on paved road, transition through crushed-gravel and the hard-packed bridle trails of Umstead State Park, and finish on pavement. Both the 13.1 and 10K courses officially close at 10:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION
The entry fee for the half-marathon is $55 from until April 30, and $60 thereafter. For the 10K, the fees are $30, and $35, respectively.
T-shirts are guaranteed to all those entered by April 27th.
AWARDS
In both races awards will be presented to the top three women overall, to the top three men overall and top three men and women masters. Both races award the top three finishers in each of the following age groups: 17-under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70-over.
COURSE
The course is mainly in Umstead State Park and closed to vehicle traffic, however the park will remain open to the public. The first and last mile of the race are on city streets with some traffic. The course is out and back, you will finish at the same location you started. The first and last mile of the course is on pavement. The remainder of the course is on the multi-use use trail in Umstead Park. The multi-use trail is wide gravel road graded and compacted to be fairly smooth. The race does not use the single-track dirt trails.
While inside the park, please be courteous to other park visitors. Please allow bikes to pass!
Please stay on the left side of the paved road as you are finishing.
AID STATIONS:
There are 8 aid stations (4 that you pass twice) with Lemon/Lime Gatorade and Water.
The aid stations are around mile 1.3, 2.8, 4.0, 5.8, 7.4, 9.2, 10.6, and 12.
To help keep the park clean, we are not offering gels. If you bring your own, please use the garbage cans near the aid stations.
NCRC Lugiano Classic
