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Sizzling Soles Half-marathon

In-Person Race Jul. 12 OR Virtual Race Jul. 5 - 12, 2025 Cary, NC 27519 US Directions RaceJoy Ready
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Description

Course Records - Mills School Park & Cary Greenways
Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code!

5K - Male: n/a          5K - Female: n/a
6.55 Mile - Male: n/a          6.55 Mile - Female: n/a
13.1 - Male: N. Frye - 1:21:27 (2024)          13.1 - Female: J. Smith - 1:39:26 (2023)

RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!

Help us get to 500 participants (in-person or virtual 5K, 6.55 Mile, 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 4 Mile, 10K, or 13.1 to be eligible to win. Random drawing after the in-person race.

 

Fit & Able is proud to introduce the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon at Mills School Park! If you're looking for a low-key race to keep you active over the summer, give you a goal to train for, and get you ready for the fall race season this is the race for you!

 

Every runner chases the dream of running a marathon. The marathon presents a challenge that requires hard work, determination, and focus; and when achieved, it provides great satisfaction and joy. 

 

BUT have you ever wanted to run a marathon without having to actually run a marathon? With the Half & Half Summer Series you can do just that when you sign up for both 13.1 races at the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon and Summers Done 13.1. Complete both races and we will combine your finish times to give you a 26.2 finish time with a extra set of awards!

 

PLUS you can save 10% on each race when you sign up for both together using the Marathon Bundle! * You can find the bundle under the main event cards above (click View All Events).

 

* FOR YOUR SAFETY: Please review this information on HYDRATION and HEAT DISORDERS and ensure you have adequately trained for your chosen race distance under these specific climate conditions. This is a summer event in North Carolina. You can find historical climate data for race day in Cary, NC here: https://weatherspark.com/y/20147/Average-Weather-in-Cary-North-Carolina-United-States-Year-Round 

 

All races will have a staggered start beginning at 7:00 AM (in order of distance) and the course closes for all races at 10:00 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

IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION
COURSE MAPS


WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH SIZZLING SOLES REGISTRATION:
  • IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 6.55 Mile, and 13.1 race options
  • Sizzling Soles finishers medal and gift included for all 5K, 6.55 Mile, and 13.1 participants (guaranteed if signed up by June 29th). Shirts available for purchase separately. 
  • Over $8,500 in potential in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male / Female), Age Group (Top 3 Male / Female), Picking Up the Pace, and 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 below
  • 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 Sizzling Soles Half-marathon please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!

We can't wait to see you at the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon!

Refer Friends, Build a Team, and Fundraise for Prizes!

Referral Rewards

Sign up, invite friends and family to join you, and get over $150 in rewards and swag! Yes, really!

 

1. First, sign up for the 5K or greater distance! 
2. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a unique referral link in your confirmation email to share with your friends and family or post on social media. Get more info on Referral Refunds here.
3. Get 5 friends to sign up using your unique referral link and you will automatically receive up to a $15 refund. Boom!
4. Get 5 more friends (10 total)  to join you and get up to another $15 of your registration fee back.
5. Get another 5 friends (15 total) to sign up and we will send you a FREE "Certified Fit & Able" t-shirt.
6. But if you can get 25 friends or family all in to race with you, then we will give you $100 CASH!

 

PLUS, if your friends and family sign up through your referral link within 72 hours they can use the special code in your registration confirmation pop-up to get a $5 discount at checkout too!

Team Rewards

You can also potentially get up to $15 off each team member's registration fee when you recruit a team!

 

1. First, create a team while you're signing up for any distance! 
2. Invite your friends and family to sign up and join your team. (Pssst... they can use your unique referral link so you get the credit towards the referral swag!)
3. After 10 members join the team all will get an automatic $5 refund on their registration fee! Plus a $5 discount for future team members.
4. When your team reaches 25 members everyone will get another $5 refund! Plus a $10 discount for future team members. 
5. AND, when your team reaches 50 members everyone will get yet another $5 refund! Plus a $15 discount for that last team member!

Fundraising Rewards

ALSO, you can get up to $25 of your registration fee back when you choose to become a fundraiser for any participating charity while signing up and requesting a refund if you raise at least $250 (must check the box during signup!).

 

Some Restrictions and Limitations Apply. Check the Event FAQ or contact Info@fitandable.net if you have questions. * Rewards do not apply to Fun Mile or Kids in Strollers registrations.

Official Sizzling Soles Half-marathon Playlist

If you have a song you'd like us to add to the Official Sizzling Soles Half-marathon Playlist (and it's both appropriate for all ages and fits the Sizzling Soles theme!), then please send your suggestion to info@fitandable.net and we will check it out!

Disclaimers

The Sizzling Soles Half-marathon and all its participants are subject to these event policies

 

Information from this master site is often shared to or scraped by other online sources that aren't updated when changes are made here. This site on RunSignUp is the only official and updated source for information regarding this event. Everyone who registers for this event will be automatically subscribed to Fit & Able's email distribution list and may unsubscribe at any time. 

 

Fit & Able Productions is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting community and family fitness in Cary since 1997 through organizing creative events and training programs. Proceeds from our events that aren't designated to support other organizations go to support the event and other Fit & Able nonprofit activities.

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Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Sizzling Soles Half-marathon.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

  • Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

  • Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

  • Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

  • Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.
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