Turkey Chase

Fit & Able Productions, Inc.

From Fit & Able Productions, Inc.

Saturday, November 28, 2026
8:30 AM EST
Cary, North Carolina
Free–$107.00 · 9 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Ultra

Starts in 15 days

Event summary

Join us for the highly anticipated Turkey Chase on Saturday, November 28, 2026, organized by Fit & Able Productions, Inc. This exciting event takes place at William B. Umstead State Park, where you can burn off those delicious Thanksgiving calories while enjoying the great outdoors! Participants can choose from multiple race distances, including a 5K, 10K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles), catering to runners, walkers, and strollers alike.

Kick off the festivities at RallyPoint Sports Grill in Harrison Square for check-in and parking, with convenient bus transportation to and from the race start/finish. Get ready for a morning filled with fun, fitness, and camaraderie, as the staggered race starts begin at 8:30 AM. With over $8,500 in potential awards, including prizes for top finishers, age group leaders, and those who set new course records, the Turkey Chase promises to be an exhilarating experience for all participants. Don’t miss out on this festive event - we can't wait to see you at the Turkey Chase!

Races

  • 13.1

    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    8:30 AM EST

    $85.80

    Register
  • 10k

    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    8:30 AM EST

    $54.00

    Register
  • 5k

    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    8:30 AM EST

    $43.40

    Register
  • Kids in Strollers

    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $1.30 Fee

    Parents registered in either the 5K, 10K, or 20K 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!

    8:30 AM EST

    $6.30

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  • Virtual 13.1

    Virtual
    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    This is a VIRTUAL race!

    8:30 AM EST

    $38.10

    Register
  • Virtual 10k

    Virtual
    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    This is a VIRTUAL race!

    8:30 AM EST

    $38.10

    Register
  • Virtual 5k

    Virtual
    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    This is a VIRTUAL race!

    8:30 AM EST

    $38.10

    Register
  • Exhibitor

    Closes in 1 week

    Incl. $7.00 Fee

    This reserves Event Vendor booth space only. Race registration not included.

    8:30 AM EST

    $107.00

    Register
  • Ultra Series 65.5

    Virtual

    8:30 AM EST

    Free

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Course Records - William B. Umstead Start Park
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!
5K - MALE: C. Silver - 18:16 (2018) 5K - FEMALE: C. Quinn - 21:09 (2021)
10K - MALE: J. Lindenaur - 33:27 (2016) 10K - FEMALE: S. Page - 42:50 (2018)
13.1 - MALE: Z. Ferguson - 148 (2024) 13.1 - FEMALE: L. Rogers - 134 (2025)
ULTRA SERIES 65.5 - MALE: S. Franklin - 853 (2025) ULTRA SERIES 65.5 - FEMALE: L. Silverstein - 1131 (2025)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Turkey Chase! We hope you enjoyed the delicious Thanksgiving eats with your friends and family. But now it's time to burn off the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pie! With three distances - including a 5K, 10K, and 13.1 - you can choose your challenge!

Check-in and parking are located at RallyPoint Sports Grill in Harrison Square. Participants will be transported by bus both to and from the race start/finish in Umstead Park.

IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION https://runsignup.com/Race/TurkeyChase/Page-3
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION https://runsignup.com/Race/TurkeyChase/Page-4
COURSE MAPS https://www.turkeychaserace.com/Race/TurkeyChase/Page-8
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION https://runsignup.com/Race/TurkeyChase/Page/exhibitor
SPECATOR INFORMATION https://runsignup.com/Race/TurkeyChase/Page/spectator

_BUT_ have you ever wanted to run an ultra-marathon without having to actually run an ultra-marahton? With the Ultra Series 65.5 you can do just that when you sign complete all five Fit & Able 13.1 races - _a combined total of 65.5 miles!_ - and we will combine your finish times for another extra set of awards!

All races will have a staggered start beginning at 8:30 AM in order of distance and the course closes for all races at 11:30 AM (IN-PERSON RACE DAY SCHEDULE https://www.turkeychaserace.com/Race/TurkeyChase/Page-3). 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 TURKEY CHASE REGISTRATION:

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IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, & 13.1 RACE OPTIONS

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TURKEY CHASE FINISHERS MEDAL AND KNIT HAT OR FLEECE WARMER INCLUDED FOR ALL 5K, 10K, AND 13.1 PARTICIPANTS. (GUARANTEED IF SIGNED UP BY NOV. 15TH). SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SEPARATELY.

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OVER $8,500 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

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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._

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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 Turkey Chase please email [email protected] for more information!

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT THE TURKEY CHASE!

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Location

837 Bass Pro Ln., Cary, 27513, NC, United States

Fit & Able Productions, Inc.

Fit & Able Productions, Inc.

Fit & Able is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds healthier communities one athlete at a time through organizing creative events, programs, and activities. Our mission is to promote a health, fitness, and wellness in Cary and surrounding communities. We believe these things are the bedrock to a high quality of life. We pursue our mission through a variety of activities. These activities include athletic events, training teams, sports clinics, blog articles podcasts, ebooks, and more. With everything we do we encourage athletes of all ages, skill levels, and abilities to participate and do their best! Fit & Able's events, teams, and programs are open to the general public – children, adults, seniors, families, and sometimes even pets. We also sponsor kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Wake County to participate and learn the basics of healthy, active lifestyles.

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