The BIG Run
- Date Sun 14th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cary, North Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for The BIG Run on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Cary, Wake! This exciting event is a celebration of Global Running Day and marks a momentous occasion as Fleet Feet commemorates its 50th anniversary alongside the 20th anniversary of the Raleigh/Morrisville franchise. Join fellow running enthusiasts for a FREE community 5K that promises not just miles, but memories. The first 500 participants to register will receive special 50th-anniversary finisher medals, while lucky runners will have a chance to win one of five pairs of Brooks shoes!
The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Enjoy a vibrant vendor expo featuring shoe demos, giveaways, and exclusive merchandise. Refuel with delicious food and coffee trucks, and unwind post-run with yoga sessions led by YogaSix and a refreshing cold plunge. Whether you’re in it for the camaraderie or just to soak up the summer sunshine, The BIG Run is more than just a fun run—it's a celebration rooted in community spirit. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day filled with good vibes, great people, and even better miles!
The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Enjoy a vibrant vendor expo featuring shoe demos, giveaways, and exclusive merchandise. Refuel with delicious food and coffee trucks, and unwind post-run with yoga sessions led by YogaSix and a refreshing cold plunge. Whether you’re in it for the camaraderie or just to soak up the summer sunshine, The BIG Run is more than just a fun run—it's a celebration rooted in community spirit. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic day filled with good vibes, great people, and even better miles!
Organiser's Description
THE BIG RUN
_"In 1976, the runners high was taking the country by storm. Fifty years later, Fleet Feet and Brooks are still celebrating that feeling with The Big Run, bringing runners together for feel-good movement, summer sunshine and celebration rooted in community._
_So join us, and let the good miles roll!"_
Lace up your running shoes and join us for a special edition of The BIG Run! Not only will we be celebrating Global Running Day with a FREE community 5K, but we're also celebrating the FLEET FEET'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY and the 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RALEIGH/MORRISVILLE FRANCHISE!
HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED:
The first 500 people to register, will receive special 50th anniversary finisher medals*
We're giving away 5 Brooks shoes to random participants*
A HUGE vendor expo with shoe demos, giveaways, and limited-edition merch for sale!
hot beverage Food/coffee trucks for pre & post-run fuel
female sign Post-run yoga & cold plunge
_*MEDAL RECIPIENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN THEY CHECK IN ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. YOU MUST REGISTER, ATTEND THE RUN, AND CHECK IN TO RECEIVE YOUR MEDAL AND BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN A SHOE._
SCHEDULE
7 Check-in begins. When you arrive to WakeMed Soccer Park, be sure to check in with one of the workers
7 Warm up with Black Girls RUN! & pre-run announcements
8:00AM RUN BEGINS
9 Post-run yoga with YogaSix (Bring a mat and towel if you plan to participate) & cold plunge
NOTE: _This is not a race, it's a celebratory 5K fun run. There is not official timing or results.
__DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE PARK/ON THE COURSE._
BRANDS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Balega Black Girls RUN! Brooks Butt Napkins CEP ChicknLegs Crunch Fitness Crunk Run Club Currex/Powerstep Epic PT Factor Physio Feetures Foundation Wellness GU HBCU STEM Healing Transition Melt Well Movement X Nacho Average Run Club Nutrition Healthworks OOFOS Pilates Addiction Planet Fitness A Place at the Table Sipside Coffee Spark PT Sprints Stretch Zone Sweathouse Sweetwater Run Club Synergy PT Tailwind Trails and Treats VeganApril YogaSix
_"In 1976, the runners high was taking the country by storm. Fifty years later, Fleet Feet and Brooks are still celebrating that feeling with The Big Run, bringing runners together for feel-good movement, summer sunshine and celebration rooted in community._
_So join us, and let the good miles roll!"_
Lace up your running shoes and join us for a special edition of The BIG Run! Not only will we be celebrating Global Running Day with a FREE community 5K, but we're also celebrating the FLEET FEET'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY and the 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RALEIGH/MORRISVILLE FRANCHISE!
HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED:
The first 500 people to register, will receive special 50th anniversary finisher medals*
We're giving away 5 Brooks shoes to random participants*
A HUGE vendor expo with shoe demos, giveaways, and limited-edition merch for sale!
hot beverage Food/coffee trucks for pre & post-run fuel
female sign Post-run yoga & cold plunge
_*MEDAL RECIPIENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN THEY CHECK IN ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. YOU MUST REGISTER, ATTEND THE RUN, AND CHECK IN TO RECEIVE YOUR MEDAL AND BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN A SHOE._
SCHEDULE
7 Check-in begins. When you arrive to WakeMed Soccer Park, be sure to check in with one of the workers
7 Warm up with Black Girls RUN! & pre-run announcements
8:00AM RUN BEGINS
9 Post-run yoga with YogaSix (Bring a mat and towel if you plan to participate) & cold plunge
NOTE: _This is not a race, it's a celebratory 5K fun run. There is not official timing or results.
__DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE PARK/ON THE COURSE._
BRANDS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Balega Black Girls RUN! Brooks Butt Napkins CEP ChicknLegs Crunch Fitness Crunk Run Club Currex/Powerstep Epic PT Factor Physio Feetures Foundation Wellness GU HBCU STEM Healing Transition Melt Well Movement X Nacho Average Run Club Nutrition Healthworks OOFOS Pilates Addiction Planet Fitness A Place at the Table Sipside Coffee Spark PT Sprints Stretch Zone Sweathouse Sweetwater Run Club Synergy PT Tailwind Trails and Treats VeganApril YogaSix
Races
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The BIG Run 5K
Incl. Medal
Sun 14th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDThis is an untimed 5K fun run on WakeMed Soccer Park's cross country course which is mostly grass and dirt.
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