North Carolina · 7K · 5K · 1 Miles
Fortnight Before Christmas
Fortnight Before Christmas is a 7K, 5K and 1 Miles event held in Cary, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Cary, NC
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Cary, North Carolina
- Distances
- 7K, 5K, 1 Miles
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Fortnight Before Christmas
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! Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Fortnight Before Christmas at an all new venue hosted by the Northwest Cary YMCA and course on the Cary Greenways. On race day we will be gathering new or gently used winter hats and gloves to benefit children and teens (ages 0 - 18) who are part of the Y’s Community Supported Prog…
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Fortnight Before Christmas: common questions
- When is the Fortnight Before Christmas?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Fortnight Before Christmas held?
- In Cary, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Fortnight Before Christmas offer?
- 7K, 5K and 1 Miles.
- How do I register for the Fortnight Before Christmas?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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