Turkey Chase

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Turkey Chase runsignup.com
Date 28 Nov, 2026
Races 9 distances
Entry fee $5.00 – $100.00
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Turkey Chase

About the event

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 - 1:22:48 (2024)        13.1 - Female: L. Rogers - 1:39:34 (2025)
Ultra Series 65.5 - Male: S. Franklin - 8:42:53 (2025)          Ultra Series 65.5 - Female: L. Silverstein - 11:17:31 (2025)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Help us get to 500 participants (in-person or virtual 5K, 10K, and 13.1) and we will give ONE MALE and ONE FEMALE participant a FREE YEAR of Fit & Able-owned races! That's a FREE entry of your choice to each Fit & Able race - a nearly $1,000 VALUE!
* Must be registered in the in-person or virtual 5K, 10K, or 13.1 to be eligible to win. Random drawing after the in-person race.

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
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION
COURSE MAPS
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
SPECATOR INFORMATION

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). 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 info@fitandable.net. 

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH TURKEY CHASE REGISTRATION:
  • IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, & 13.1 race options
  • 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. 
  • 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 
  • 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.
  • 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. 

If you are interested in sponsoring the Turkey Chase please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!

We can't wait to see you at the Turkey Chase!

Races offered

28Nov

10K

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$40.00
28Nov

13.1

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$70.00
28Nov

5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$30.00
28Nov

Exhibitor

Running

Distance
Exhibitor
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$100.00
28Nov

Kids in Strollers

Running

Distance
Kids in Strollers
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$5.00
28Nov

Ultra Series 65.5

Running

Distance
65.5 Miles
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$0.00
28Nov

Virtual 10K

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$35.00
28Nov

Virtual 13.1

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$35.00
28Nov

Virtual 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$35.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Cary.

Temperature4.9° / 15.2°
Feels like1.4° / 11.9°
Sunshine hours7h 44m
Rainfall1.4 mm
Snowfall—
Wind10.3 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity65.2%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:50
Sunset17:56

About Cary

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King George is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of King George County, Virginia, United States. It is sometimes referred to as King George Courthouse, because it is the location of the King George County Courthouse. The population as of the 2020 census was 4,970. The Journal Press was a local weekly newspaper published in King George and serving local areas until its final issue was published on Jan 11th, 2017.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Turkey Chase.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Reena Bland F 44 Raleigh, NC —
🥈 William E Rowland M 63 Thiells, NY —
🥉 Joel Rivers M 56 Cary, NC —
4 Sheryl Bedno F 53 Fayetteville, NC —
5 Christine Lee F 27 Raleigh, NC —

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