Sole Mates
From Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Cary, North Carolina
- Price $6.30 - $107.00
- Races 10 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your shoes for the highly anticipated Sole Mates event, hosted by Fit & Able Productions, Inc., on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the beautiful Wakemed Soccer Park in Cary, Wake. This exciting celebration of health and fitness encourages participants to run, walk, roll, or stroll in either a 5K or a 6.5-mile race, with a special Fun Mile kicking off the festivities at 8:45 AM. The main races will start at 9:00 AM and all courses will close by 11:30 AM, so don’t forget to consider your race pace!
Sole Mates offers a unique twist by allowing participants to team up with a partner, competing for awards based on combined finish times. Whether you choose to race individually or with a "sole mate"—be it a spouse, friend, or family member—there's something for everyone! The event is not just about personal achievement; it’s also about community, camaraderie, and the chance to win fantastic prizes, including a free year of entries to Fit & Able races for two lucky participants if they hit the goal of 500 participants. With a total prize pool exceeding $7,000,
Sole Mates offers a unique twist by allowing participants to team up with a partner, competing for awards based on combined finish times. Whether you choose to race individually or with a "sole mate"—be it a spouse, friend, or family member—there's something for everyone! The event is not just about personal achievement; it’s also about community, camaraderie, and the chance to win fantastic prizes, including a free year of entries to Fit & Able races for two lucky participants if they hit the goal of 500 participants. With a total prize pool exceeding $7,000,
Organiser's Description
Course Records - Wakemed Soccer Park
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!
5K - MALE: M. Brown - 17:15 (2017) 6.5 MILE - MALE: J. Hudson - 41:25 (2025)
5K - FEMALE: R. Jones - 19:59 (2025) 6.5 MILE - FEMALE: J. Sheppard - 48:53 (2024)
5K - DOUBLES: Team Alex & Brandon - 41:07 (2021) 6.5 MILE DOUBLES: Team Herzog - 130 (2024)
RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!
HELP US GET TO 500 PARTICIPANTS (IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL 5K AND 6.5 MILE) AND WE WILL GIVE ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE PARTICIPANT A FREE YEAR OF FIT & ABLE-OWNED RACES! THAT'S A FREE ENTRY OF YOUR CHOICE TO EACH FIT & ABLE RACE - A NEARLY $1,000 VALUE!
_* MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL 5K OR 6.5 MILE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN. RANDOM DRAWING AFTER THE IN-PERSON RACE._
Sole Mates is a celebration of health and fitness together and is coming back! There's no better way to celebrate than with friends and family. So grab your running buddy and get to the starting line!
Participants can choose to run the race individually (as usual) or they can team up with a partner (separate awards for both categories!). Instead of placing by their individual race times, partners will instead place by their combined times. Run together and win together! We might call it "Sole Mates" but it doesn't matter if you pair up with your spouse, kids, significant other, best buddy, or neighbor.
All races will have a mass start at 8:45 AM for the Fun Mile and 9:00 AM for the 5K / 6.5 Mile 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 [email protected]. _
IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/SoleMates/Page-5]
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/SoleMates/Page-4]
COURSE MAPS [https://www.solematesrace.com/Race/SoleMates/Page-9]
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH SOLE MATES REGISTRATION:
*
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL 5K, 6.5 MILE, AND FUN MILE RACE DISTANCES
*
RACE INDIVIDUALLY AS USUAL . . . . OR . . . . AS A DOUBLES TEAM WHERE YOU AND YOUR "SOLE MATE" CAN PLACE BY YOUR COMBINED FINISH TIMES (SEPARATE AWARDS FOR EACH CATEGORY)
*
SOLE MATES FINISHERS MEDAL AND GIFT INCLUDED FOR ALL 5K, 6.5 MILE, & FUN MILE PARTICIPANTS (GUARANTEED IF SIGNED UP BY FEBRUARY 8TH). SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SEPARATELY.
*
OVER $7,000 WORTH OF 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 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. [https://runsignup.com/Series/Fit-and-Able-Free-for-All]
If you are interested in sponsoring Sole Mates please email [email protected] for more information!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT THE SOLE MATES RUN!
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!
5K - MALE: M. Brown - 17:15 (2017) 6.5 MILE - MALE: J. Hudson - 41:25 (2025)
5K - FEMALE: R. Jones - 19:59 (2025) 6.5 MILE - FEMALE: J. Sheppard - 48:53 (2024)
5K - DOUBLES: Team Alex & Brandon - 41:07 (2021) 6.5 MILE DOUBLES: Team Herzog - 130 (2024)
RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!
HELP US GET TO 500 PARTICIPANTS (IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL 5K AND 6.5 MILE) AND WE WILL GIVE ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE PARTICIPANT A FREE YEAR OF FIT & ABLE-OWNED RACES! THAT'S A FREE ENTRY OF YOUR CHOICE TO EACH FIT & ABLE RACE - A NEARLY $1,000 VALUE!
_* MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL 5K OR 6.5 MILE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN. RANDOM DRAWING AFTER THE IN-PERSON RACE._
Sole Mates is a celebration of health and fitness together and is coming back! There's no better way to celebrate than with friends and family. So grab your running buddy and get to the starting line!
Participants can choose to run the race individually (as usual) or they can team up with a partner (separate awards for both categories!). Instead of placing by their individual race times, partners will instead place by their combined times. Run together and win together! We might call it "Sole Mates" but it doesn't matter if you pair up with your spouse, kids, significant other, best buddy, or neighbor.
All races will have a mass start at 8:45 AM for the Fun Mile and 9:00 AM for the 5K / 6.5 Mile 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 [email protected]. _
IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/SoleMates/Page-5]
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/SoleMates/Page-4]
COURSE MAPS [https://www.solematesrace.com/Race/SoleMates/Page-9]
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH SOLE MATES REGISTRATION:
*
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL 5K, 6.5 MILE, AND FUN MILE RACE DISTANCES
*
RACE INDIVIDUALLY AS USUAL . . . . OR . . . . AS A DOUBLES TEAM WHERE YOU AND YOUR "SOLE MATE" CAN PLACE BY YOUR COMBINED FINISH TIMES (SEPARATE AWARDS FOR EACH CATEGORY)
*
SOLE MATES FINISHERS MEDAL AND GIFT INCLUDED FOR ALL 5K, 6.5 MILE, & FUN MILE PARTICIPANTS (GUARANTEED IF SIGNED UP BY FEBRUARY 8TH). SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SEPARATELY.
*
OVER $7,000 WORTH OF 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 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. [https://runsignup.com/Series/Fit-and-Able-Free-for-All]
If you are interested in sponsoring Sole Mates please email [email protected] for more information!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT THE SOLE MATES RUN!
Races
-
6.5 Mile - Individual
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$43.40
Runners place based on their individual time. -
6.5 Mile - Doubles
Incl. $5.80 Fee
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$85.80
Runners place based on their combined time with their teammate. * The first teammate to sign up will create the team and pay the team registration fee for both runners. The second teammate will join the team when signing up and will not be charged. -
5K - Individual
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$32.80
Runners place based on their individual time. -
5K - Doubles
Incl. $4.60 Fee
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$64.60
Runners place based on their combined time with their teammate. * The first teammate to sign up will create the team and pay the team registration fee for both runners. The second teammate will join the team when signing up and will not be charged. -
Virtual 6.5 Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
This is a VIRTUAL race! Runners place based on their individual time. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
This is a VIRTUAL race! Runners place based on their individual time. -
Fun Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$22.20
-
Virtual Fun Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
This is a VIRTUAL race! -
Kids in Strollers
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$6.30
Parents registered in either the Individual or Doubles 5K, 6.5 Mile, or Fun Run races may push small children in a stroller. All participants must be registered and numbered to enter the course. PLEASE REGISTER THE CHILD UNDER THEIR OWN NAME AND BIRTHDATE, NOT A PARENT'S! -
Exhibitor
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Sat 21st February 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$107.00
This is only for Event Vendor booth space. Race registration not included.
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