Turkey Chase

🏃‍♂️ Course Records Announcement

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: G. Cooper - 1:56:38 (2024)

👟 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.

🍗 Event Overview

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!

📅 Important Links

• In-Person Race Information
• Virtual Race Information
• Course Maps
• Exhibitor Information
• Spectator Information

🏅 Ultra Series Challenge

But have you ever wanted to run an ultra-marathon without having to actually run an ultra-marathon? With the Ultra Series 65.5 you can do just that when you 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!

⏰ Race Day Schedule

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. 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

• Race Options: IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, & 13.1 race options
• Finisher's Gear: 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. 16th). Shirts available for purchase separately.
• Awards: 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.
• 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”! More details on the main site.
• Fit & Able Points: 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.

✉️ Sponsorship Information

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

🎉 See You at the Turkey Chase!

Join us for an exciting day of racing!