Stars, Stripes, & Strides
Updated
Saturday, November 14, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Cary (801 High House Rd.). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 15K. Entry from $40 to $60; the 15K goes from $60 to $65 after November 12.
Course and race notes
SHIRTS & MEDALS STILL AVAILABLE WITH SIGNUP!
Supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Course Records - Fred G. Bond Metro Park. Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code! 5K - Male: C. Mills - 18:00 (2024) 5K - Female: M. Leonard - 20:11 (2025). 10K - Male: T. Woolard/M. Yarborough - 40:44 (2023) 10K - Female: M.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 14
2026 · in 7 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10K15K
Price
$40 to $60
Plus the platform's processing fee
15K goes up after Thu Nov 12 (in 5 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Fri Nov 13 (in 6 days)
Opened Jan 6, 2025
Race day in Cary
Weather
63° / 40°F
Typical high and low for November 14, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Apex, NC (3.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:49 AM – 5:10 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
26 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Kung Fu Tea cafe0.4 mi
- Miso Ramen Bar restaurant0.4 mi
- Jersey Mike's Subs quick bite0.4 mi
- Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle restaurant0.5 mi
16 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 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 Nov 13
Where to stay
2 within 3 mi35 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: The Mayton Inn
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Park Street Cottage
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Courtyard Raleigh Cary
About 10 min drive3.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Residence Inn
About 11 min drive3.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh/Cary
About 11 min drive3.7 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.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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