Fall 2026 Kids 5K - Cary

The race.

Fall 2026 Kids 5K training program in Cary, North Carolina, runs from August 25 through October 13, 2026, and is designed for children ages 8–14. The eight-week course meets once weekly on Tuesdays at New Hope Church Trailhead Park, with sessions from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in August and September and 5:30–6:30 p.m. in October. Participants train toward completing a 3.1-mile 5K, grouped by pace after an initial timed mile, and receive a training plan, weekly coached workouts, a medal, a training shirt, and a 20% discount at Pace Yourself Run Company. Registration is $70 with a 40-person cap; financial assistance is available upon request.