Turkey Chase - Cary, NC

Turkey Chase - Cary, NC is held in Cary, in Wake County, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Three distances are offered, all starting at 8:30 a.m.: a 5K, a 10K, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The course uses the town's streets and its leafy public parks, giving the event the feel of a friendly urban race in the tradition of the Thanksgiving-weekend runs held across the United States.

Because the routes mix streets and park paths, road shoes are the sensible choice, though a little variety underfoot is possible in the park sections. The 5K and 10K suit beginners and families who want to burn off the holiday meal, while the half marathon is a solid late-fall goal for runners who want to close out the season with a longer effort. If you are targeting the 13.1-mile distance, plan on a 10- to 12-week build with a weekly long run that gradually stretches to 10 or 11 miles, and treat the shorter formats as a fun tune-up rather than a full training cycle.