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, in Cary, Wake! This exciting free 5K fun run is a fantastic way to celebrate Global Running Day, brought to you by Brooks. Kick off the day with a high-energy group warm-up led by Black Girls RUN! ambassador, Eleanor, before hitting the scenic 5K course around the beautiful WakeMed Soccer Park.
This event is all about fun and community, welcoming participants of all ages and paces. While there’s no official timing or results, every runner will receive a fun finisher medal to commemorate the day! After crossing the finish line, unwind with post-run yoga led by Dean Self from YogaSix, groove to the beats of DJ Butta, and recharge with delicious offerings from local food trucks like Sipside Coffee. Join us for a day filled with music, good vibes, and the joy of running—let’s make it BIG!
This event is all about fun and community, welcoming participants of all ages and paces. While there’s no official timing or results, every runner will receive a fun finisher medal to commemorate the day! After crossing the finish line, unwind with post-run yoga led by Dean Self from YogaSix, groove to the beats of DJ Butta, and recharge with delicious offerings from local food trucks like Sipside Coffee. Join us for a day filled with music, good vibes, and the joy of running—let’s make it BIG!
Organiser's Description
THE BIG RUN
Lace up your running shoes and join us for The BIG Run, a free 5K fun run in celebration of Global Running Daybrought to you by Brooks! Enjoy music, local coffee, yoga, and more!
We'll kick the morning off with a high-energy group warmup led by Black Girls RUN! ambassador, Eleanor, then hit the course for a scenic 5K around WakeMed Soccer Park [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//101+Soccer+Park+Dr,+Cary,+NC+27511/@35.7862515,-78.8374537,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89acf385ac237c05:0xe75e64146ae04829!2m2!1d-78.7550526!2d35.7862796?entry=ttu]. All participants will receive a fun finisher medal to commemorate the day. After you cross the finish line, stick around for post-run yoga to stretch it out and unwind, all to the beats of DJ Butta.
Refuel and relax with a fresh, local coffee or bite from Sipside Coffees food truck, and soak up the good vibes with fellow runners. It's the perfect way to move, connect, and celebrate the joy of running.
All ages and paces welcome bring your friends and family!
Lets make it BIG.
NOTE: _THIS IS NOT A RACE, IT'S A CELEBRATORY 5K FUN RUN. THERE IS NOT OFFICIAL TIMING OR RESULTS. ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A "MEDAL."_
_THE RUN FOLLOWS THE MARKED CROSS COUNTRY COURSE AT WAKE MED SOCCER PARK WHICH IS MOSTLY GRASS AND DIRT. THE COURSE MAY BE DIFFICULT TO NAVIGATE WITH A STROLLER. UNFORTUNATELY, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE PARK/ON THE COURSE._
SCHEDULE:
7 Warm up with Black Girls RUN!; Pre-run announcements
8 The run will begin
9:00AM - 11 Dean Self from YogaSix will be leading a post-run yoga cooldown; Stick around afterward to enjoy food trucks, music from a local DJ, giveaways from vendors, and much more!
BRANDS:
TBD
Community Partners:
TBD
Lace up your running shoes and join us for The BIG Run, a free 5K fun run in celebration of Global Running Daybrought to you by Brooks! Enjoy music, local coffee, yoga, and more!
We'll kick the morning off with a high-energy group warmup led by Black Girls RUN! ambassador, Eleanor, then hit the course for a scenic 5K around WakeMed Soccer Park [https://www.google.com/maps/dir//101+Soccer+Park+Dr,+Cary,+NC+27511/@35.7862515,-78.8374537,12z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89acf385ac237c05:0xe75e64146ae04829!2m2!1d-78.7550526!2d35.7862796?entry=ttu]. All participants will receive a fun finisher medal to commemorate the day. After you cross the finish line, stick around for post-run yoga to stretch it out and unwind, all to the beats of DJ Butta.
Refuel and relax with a fresh, local coffee or bite from Sipside Coffees food truck, and soak up the good vibes with fellow runners. It's the perfect way to move, connect, and celebrate the joy of running.
All ages and paces welcome bring your friends and family!
Lets make it BIG.
NOTE: _THIS IS NOT A RACE, IT'S A CELEBRATORY 5K FUN RUN. THERE IS NOT OFFICIAL TIMING OR RESULTS. ALL RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A "MEDAL."_
_THE RUN FOLLOWS THE MARKED CROSS COUNTRY COURSE AT WAKE MED SOCCER PARK WHICH IS MOSTLY GRASS AND DIRT. THE COURSE MAY BE DIFFICULT TO NAVIGATE WITH A STROLLER. UNFORTUNATELY, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE PARK/ON THE COURSE._
SCHEDULE:
7 Warm up with Black Girls RUN!; Pre-run announcements
8 The run will begin
9:00AM - 11 Dean Self from YogaSix will be leading a post-run yoga cooldown; Stick around afterward to enjoy food trucks, music from a local DJ, giveaways from vendors, and much more!
BRANDS:
TBD
Community Partners:
TBD
Races
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The BIG Run 5K
Sun 14th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
This is an untimed 5K fun run on WakeMed Soccer Park's cross country course which is mostly grass and dirt. Keep in mind that since the course is not on pavement and includes sections of rough terrain in the woods, it is not very stroller friendly.
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