Stars, Stripes, & Strides
From Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
- Date Sat 14th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Cary, North Carolina
- Price $6.30 - $107.00
- Races 10 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Stars, Stripes, & Strides event on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, in Cary, Wake, as we honor our heroes and support the US Veterans Corps! Organised by Fit & Able Productions, Inc., this vibrant celebration takes place over Veterans Day weekend and features race distances of 5K, 10K, and 15K. Runners, walkers, and strollers of all ages are welcome to participate in this spirited event, with a mass start at 9:00 AM.
Not only will you have the chance to set a new course record and win exciting prizes, but your participation also contributes to meaningful community services provided by the US Veterans Corps. With over $4,000 in potential awards and a fabulous Stars, Stripes, & Strides shirt and finishers medal included with registration, this is an event you won't want to miss. So lace up your shoes and join us to run, walk, or roll for a great cause—together, we can make a difference while celebrating the spirit of our veterans!
Not only will you have the chance to set a new course record and win exciting prizes, but your participation also contributes to meaningful community services provided by the US Veterans Corps. With over $4,000 in potential awards and a fabulous Stars, Stripes, & Strides shirt and finishers medal included with registration, this is an event you won't want to miss. So lace up your shoes and join us to run, walk, or roll for a great cause—together, we can make a difference while celebrating the spirit of our veterans!
Organiser's Description
BENEFITTING THE US VETERANS CORPS
Course Records - Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!
5K - MALE: C. Mills - 18:00 (2024) 5K - FEMALE: M. Leonard - 20:11 (2025)
10K - MALE: T. Woolard/M. Yarborough - 40:44 (2023) 10K - FEMALE: M. Openchowski - 50:28 (2024)
15K - MALE: C. Mershon - 125 (2025) 15K - FEMALE: L. Gallicchio - 112 (2025)
RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!
Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Stars, Stripes, & Strides event benefitting the US Veterans Corps to celebrate Veterans Day weekend!
IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/StarsStripesandStrides/Page-5]
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/StarsStripesandStrides/Page-6]
COURSE MAPS [https://runsignup.com/Race/StarsStripesandStrides/Page-12]
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/StarsStripesandStrides/Page/exhibitor]
SPECTATOR INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/StarsStripesandStrides/Page/spectator]
THEIR MISSION: WE ARE A CORPS OF MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER VETERANS PERFORMING "HANDS ON" COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH A MISSION DEPLOYMENT ATTITUDE!
The US Veterans Corps was an idea that was based on the experiences that Ft. Bragg and Camp Lejeune Veterans had while volunteering for ABCs Extreme Makeover Home Edition and Operation: Coming Home that built and donated a brand new Hero Home for a disabled combat veteran. When the keys were delivered and the event ended there was a strong urge from these Veterans to continue the mission and therefore created the US Veterans Corps.
OTHER US VETERANS CORPS MISSIONS INCLUDE:
* TOYS FOR LIL TROOPS - Toys For Lil Troops provides toys to the children of deployed or low income troops.
* RESCUE RUCK - Rescue Ruck provides food for US Military & First Responder Veteran families in need.
* RESCUE RESPONSE TEAM - The Rescue Response Team provides aid during natural disasters. We also respond to other emergency and contingency missions.
* TACTICAL CAISSON UNIT/FUNERAL HONORS - The US Veterans Corps Tactical Caisson Unit transports US Military & First Responder Veterans. No hearse for our Heroes.
* MILITARY VEHICLES USA - Military Vehicles USA is a group of veteran volunteers who restore military vehicles and equipment for civilian service. Our objective is to educate and serve our community with these historic vehicles.
All races will have a mass start at 9:00 AM for the 5K / 10K /15K and the course closes for all races at 10:30 AM (IN-PERSON RACE DAY SCHEDULE [https://www.starsstripesandstrides.com/Race/StarsStripesandStrides/Page-5]). 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]. _
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH STARS, STRIPES, & STRIDES REGISTRATION:
*
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, AND 15K RACE OPTIONS
*
STARS, STRIPES, & STRIDES SHIRT AND FINISHERS MEDAL INCLUDED FOR 5K, 10K, AND 15K PARTICIPANTS (GUARANTEED IF SIGNED UP BY OCTOBER 31ST). SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SEPARATELY.
*
OVER $4,000 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 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 [https://runsignup.com/Series/Fit-and-Able-Free-for-All]
If you are interested in sponsoring the Stars, Stripes, & Strides please email [email protected] for more information!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT STARS, STRIPES, & STRIDES!
Course Records - Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!
5K - MALE: C. Mills - 18:00 (2024) 5K - FEMALE: M. Leonard - 20:11 (2025)
10K - MALE: T. Woolard/M. Yarborough - 40:44 (2023) 10K - FEMALE: M. Openchowski - 50:28 (2024)
15K - MALE: C. Mershon - 125 (2025) 15K - FEMALE: L. Gallicchio - 112 (2025)
RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!
Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Stars, Stripes, & Strides event benefitting the US Veterans Corps to celebrate Veterans Day weekend!
IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/StarsStripesandStrides/Page-5]
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/StarsStripesandStrides/Page-6]
COURSE MAPS [https://runsignup.com/Race/StarsStripesandStrides/Page-12]
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/StarsStripesandStrides/Page/exhibitor]
SPECTATOR INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/StarsStripesandStrides/Page/spectator]
THEIR MISSION: WE ARE A CORPS OF MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDER VETERANS PERFORMING "HANDS ON" COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH A MISSION DEPLOYMENT ATTITUDE!
The US Veterans Corps was an idea that was based on the experiences that Ft. Bragg and Camp Lejeune Veterans had while volunteering for ABCs Extreme Makeover Home Edition and Operation: Coming Home that built and donated a brand new Hero Home for a disabled combat veteran. When the keys were delivered and the event ended there was a strong urge from these Veterans to continue the mission and therefore created the US Veterans Corps.
OTHER US VETERANS CORPS MISSIONS INCLUDE:
* TOYS FOR LIL TROOPS - Toys For Lil Troops provides toys to the children of deployed or low income troops.
* RESCUE RUCK - Rescue Ruck provides food for US Military & First Responder Veteran families in need.
* RESCUE RESPONSE TEAM - The Rescue Response Team provides aid during natural disasters. We also respond to other emergency and contingency missions.
* TACTICAL CAISSON UNIT/FUNERAL HONORS - The US Veterans Corps Tactical Caisson Unit transports US Military & First Responder Veterans. No hearse for our Heroes.
* MILITARY VEHICLES USA - Military Vehicles USA is a group of veteran volunteers who restore military vehicles and equipment for civilian service. Our objective is to educate and serve our community with these historic vehicles.
All races will have a mass start at 9:00 AM for the 5K / 10K /15K and the course closes for all races at 10:30 AM (IN-PERSON RACE DAY SCHEDULE [https://www.starsstripesandstrides.com/Race/StarsStripesandStrides/Page-5]). 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]. _
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH STARS, STRIPES, & STRIDES REGISTRATION:
*
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, AND 15K RACE OPTIONS
*
STARS, STRIPES, & STRIDES SHIRT AND FINISHERS MEDAL INCLUDED FOR 5K, 10K, AND 15K PARTICIPANTS (GUARANTEED IF SIGNED UP BY OCTOBER 31ST). SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SEPARATELY.
*
OVER $4,000 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 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 [https://runsignup.com/Series/Fit-and-Able-Free-for-All]
If you are interested in sponsoring the Stars, Stripes, & Strides please email [email protected] for more information!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT STARS, STRIPES, & STRIDES!
Races
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15k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Stars, Stripes, & Strides Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$54.00
-
10k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Stars, Stripes, & Strides Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
-
5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Stars, Stripes, & Strides Shirt
Sat 14th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
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Fun Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 14th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$22.20
CLOSED -
Kids in Strollers
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 14th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$6.30
Parents registered in either the 5K, 10K, 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! -
Virtual 15K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Stars, Stripes, & Strides Shirt
$38.10
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Virtual 10K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Stars, Stripes, & Strides Shirt
$38.10
-
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Stars, Stripes, & Strides Shirt
$38.10
-
Virtual Fun Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
CLOSED -
Exhibitor
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Sat 14th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$107.00
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