Stars, Stripes, & Strides

Benefitting the US Veterans Corps

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. Openchowski - 50:28 (2024)
• 15K - Male: C. Mershon - 1:00:25 (2025)
• 15K - Female: L. Gallicchio - 1:25:12 (2025)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Fit & Able is proud to bring back the Stars, Stripes, & Strides event benefitting the US Veterans Corps to celebrate Veterans Day weekend!

Race Information

IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION
COURSE MAPS
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
SPECTATOR INFORMATION

Our Mission

We are a Corps of Military and First Responder Veterans performing "Hands On" community service with a mission deployment attitude!

The US Veterans Corps was an idea that was based on the experiences that Ft. Bragg and Camp Lejeune Veterans had while volunteering for ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition and Operation: Coming Home that built and donated a brand new Hero Home for a disabled combat veteran. When the keys were delivered and the event ended there was a strong urge from these Veterans to continue the mission and therefore created the US Veterans Corps.

Other US Veterans Corps Missions Include:

• Toys For Lil’ Troops: Toys For Lil’ Troops provides toys to the children of deployed or low income troops.
• Rescue Ruck: Rescue Ruck provides food for US Military & First Responder Veteran families in need.
• Rescue Response Team: The Rescue Response Team provides aid during natural disasters. We also respond to other emergency and contingency missions.
• Tactical Caisson Unit/Funeral Honors: The US Veterans Corps Tactical Caisson Unit transports US Military & First Responder Veterans. No hearse for our Heroes.
• Military Vehicles USA: Military Vehicles USA is a group of veteran volunteers who restore military vehicles and equipment for civilian service. Our objective is to educate and serve our community with these historic vehicles.

Race Details

All races will have a mass start at 9:00 AM for the 5K / 10K / 15K and the course closes for all races at 10:30 AM. 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 Registration

• IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL: 5K, 10K, and 15K race options
• Shirt and Medal: Stars, Stripes, & Strides shirt and finishers medal included for 5K, 10K, and 15K participants (guaranteed if signed up by November 1st). Shirts available for purchase separately.
• Awards: Over $4,000 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.
• Referral Rewards: 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"!

If you are interested in sponsoring the Stars, Stripes, & Strides please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!

Join Us!

We can't wait to see you at Stars, Stripes, & Strides!

Event Date: November 14, 2026
Location: 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC

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