Fortnight Before Christmas
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Cary (6903 Carpenter Fire Station Rd.). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 7K. Entry from $30 to $50; the 7K goes from $50 to $55 after December 10.
Course and race notes
Course Records - Northwest Cary YMCA.
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code! 5K - Male: n/a 5 K - Female: n/a. 7K - Female: n/a 7K - Female: n/a. RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K7K
Price
$30 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
7K goes up after Thu Dec 10 (in 33 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 11 (in 34 days)
Opened Jan 1, 2025
Race day in Cary
Weather
55° / 35°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Apex, NC (6.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:15 AM – 5:02 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
6 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Places to eat
- Bojangles' quick bite0.4 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
2 within 3 mi34 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Courtyard Raleigh Cary/Parkside Town Commons
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Check prices at Courtyard Raleigh Cary/Parkside Town Commons →
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hyatt House Raleigh Durham Airport
About 9 min drive3.0 mi from the start
Hotel · Townplace Suites
Hotel 3 of 5: TownePlace Suites
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: WaterWalk Raleigh RTP
About 10 min drive3.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport RTP
About 10 min drive3.3 mi from the start
Check prices at Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport RTP →
Hotels on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.