2026-04-11 03:41:41
It's G5K Race Day
It's Race Day!!
Packet Pickup, Parking, and Race Day Instructions
Rain, snow, or shine, please join us on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for the 10th annual Glenaire 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The race will start and finish at the Glenaire Retirement Community located at 5000 Glenhope Court in Cary. The race benefits the Brightspire Foundation, whose mission is to provide senior adults with caring, high-quality services focusing on all dimensions of wellness.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 am - Same day registration and late packet pickup opens
9:00 am - 5K
9:05 am - 1 Mile
PARKING
Parking will not be available at race site on race day morning, so we are asking all participants to carpool if possible and park at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 221 Union Street, Cary, NC 27511. Buses will begin running from the church to the race site at 7:00 am and will be available to take you back until 11:00 am. Pick up at the church will be at the entrance to the parking lot. Look for the event parking sign to guide you. Please do not park anywhere on the racecourse, this includes family and spectators. If you want to make the 9:00 am start, please board a bus by 8:45 am. Buses will pause service after the 8:45 am pick up and resume at 10:00 am. Drop off and pick up will be at the same location on Cornwall Road. There will be a bag check available at the start/finish line.
ENTRY FEES
The 5K entry fees is $40 on race day. The 1-Mile Fun Run is still $25 on race day.
5K AWARDS
We have some amazing prizes again this year!!
The timed 5K awards will be presented to the first three men overall, to the first three women overall, and to the top three finishers in each of the following age divisions (both genders): 12-under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89 and 90 plus.
POST RACE PARTY
10:00 am - 5K Awards Ceremony
All participants are invited to join us after the race to enjoy music and food. Unfortunately, Papa Murphy's is unable to make it to the race, but they did send some coupons. Some of our vendors will also be available.
Sincerely,
The G5K Race Committee
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