Sizzling Soles Half-marathon
Updated
Saturday, July 10, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Cary (425 Mills Park Dr. (Mills School Park)). Distances: 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $40 to $70; the Half marathon goes from $70 to $75 after November 20.
Course and race notes
Course Records - Mills School Park & Cary Greenways.
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code! 5K - Male: Z. Knight - 17:10 (2025) 5K - Female: S. Wright Stein - 21:56 (2026). 6.55 Mile - Male: I. Whisnant - 47:11 (2025) 6.55 Mile - Female: E. Looney - 52:45 (2025). 13.1 - Male: N. Frye - 1:21:27 (2024) 13.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, July 10
2027 · in 245 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
425 Mills Park Dr. (Mills School Park)
Cary, NC 27519
Area: Raleigh & Wake County, Raleigh–Durham
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$40 to $70
Plus the platform's processing fee
Half marathon goes up after Fri Nov 20 (in 13 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Jul 9 (in 244 days)
Opened Sep 29, 2026
Race day in Cary
Weather
89° / 69°F
Typical high and low for July 10, with a 37% 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
6:06 AM – 8:34 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
13 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- Fang's Kitchen restaurant0.4 mi
- Hibachi88 restaurant0.4 mi
- Cafe Soul Cups cafe0.4 mi
- Romeo's Pizza restaurant0.4 mi
8 places to eat within 0.6 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 Jul 9
Where to stay
2 within 3 mi6 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hamilton Scot Inn
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Courtyard Raleigh Cary/Parkside Town Commons
About 8 min drive2.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hyatt House Raleigh Durham Airport
About 14 min drive4.5 mi from the start
Hotel · Townplace Suites
Hotel 4 of 5: TownePlace Suites
About 14 min drive4.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: WaterWalk Raleigh RTP
About 14 min drive4.8 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
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