Sunrise Scramble
Updated
Saturday, April 3, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Cary (801 High House Rd. (Bond Park)). Distances: 5K, 10K, 15K. Entry from $35 to $55; the 15K goes from $55 to $60 after February 5.
Course and race notes
Course Records - Fred G. Bond Metro Park.
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code! 5K - Male: A. Moonen - 19:20 (2023) 5K - Female: K. Jonas - 20:11 (2024). 10K - Male: D. Go - 38:58 (2023) 10K - Female: L. Rosenberg - 46:24 (2025). 15K - Male: T. Fink - 1:10:47 (2023) 15K - Female: A. McPherson - 1:10:34 (2024).
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, April 3
2027 · in 147 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K15K
Price
$35 to $55
Plus the platform's processing fee
15K goes up after Fri Feb 5 (in 90 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Apr 2 (in 146 days)
Opened Dec 26, 2025
Race day in Cary
Weather
68° / 44°F
Typical high and low for April 3, with a 33% 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
7:00 AM – 7:37 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 Apr 2
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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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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