SUMMARY. Flat and fast! Over 18 miles on the full and 7 miles of the half will be on the American Tobacco Trail.

Be it the serene beauty of North Carolina's trails or the surge of determination that pushes you past mile 20, the Tobacco Road Marathon is an experience that lingers in the hearts of those who conquer it. Set against the peaceful backdrop of the American Tobacco Trail, this race offers runners not just a physical challenge but a journey of personal triumph. For some, it's the flat, fast course that beckons them toward a Boston Marathon qualification, while for others, it's the camaraderie formed along the way and the thrill of crossing that finish line.

From the early miles on smooth paved roads to the quiet serenity of the crushed granite trail, each runner's story is uniquely shaped by the miles they log. Some will recall the gentle inclines that test their resolve, while others will forever remember the downhill finish that carried them toward their goal. The atmosphere is electric with community spirit, from the encouraging volunteers at aid stations to the ringing of the PR bell at the finish line.

Every runner, whether chasing a personal best or simply embracing the joy of the journey, leaves this North Carolina race with memories that speak to the universal pride of completing a marathon. Here, on the Tobacco Road, new friendships are formed, personal records are set, and stories are created - stories that inspire others to lace up and take on the challenge for themselves. Course Records - Fred G. Bond Metro Park / White Oak Greenway Set a NEW course record &amp; win a $10 gift code! 5K - Male: K. Boucher - 18:56 (2024)          5K - Female: L. Oyler - 21:27 (2024)     10K - Male: S. Montclair - 34:49 (2024)          10K - Female: C. Klashman - 45:44 (2024) 13.1 - Male: J. Barker - 1:20:27 (2023)         13.1 - Female: B. Fowler - 1:25:17 (2024)
<h2 style="text-align:center">RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!</h2>
* DUE TO PLANNED (BUT NOT YET DEFINITIVELY SCHEDULED) CONSTRUCTION ON THE CARY GREENWAY SYSTEM THE CARY GREENWAYS HALF-MARATHON COURSES FOR ALL RACE DISTANCES MAY CHANGE OR THE MAIN EVENT VENUE MAY MOVE TO ANOTHER CARY PARK ENTIRELY. THE RACE DATE WILL REMAIN THE SAME. UPDATES WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE. * 
 
Fit &amp; Able is proud of our eighth year of running the Cary Greenways Half-marathon with 5K, 10K, and 13.1 races. Choose your challenge! Run the trails you love but get timed! This race is capped so sign up soon!  Participants have a window during which to start the race of their choice and have until 11:00 AM to finish. The half-marathon turnaround point closes at 9:30 AM.
 
All races will have a staggered start beginning at 8:00 AM (in order of distance) and the course closes for all races at 11:00 AM (<a href="https://www.carygreenwayshalfmarathon.com/Race/CaryGreenwaysMarathon/Page-4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">In-person Race Day Schedule</a>). 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 <a href="mailto:info&#64;fitandable.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info&#64;fitandable.net</a>. 
<h4 style="text-align:center"><a href="https://www.carygreenwayshalfmarathon.com/Race/CaryGreenwaysMarathon/Page-4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION</a> <a href="https://www.carygreenwayshalfmarathon.com/Race/CaryGreenwaysMarathon/Page-3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION</a> <a href="https://www.carygreenwayshalfmarathon.com/Race/CaryGreenwaysMarathon/Page-8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">COURSE MAPS</a></h4>
<h5> WHAT&#39;S INCLUDED WITH CARY GREENWAYS HALF-MARATHON REGISTRATION:</h5>
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<h5>IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 10K, &amp; 13.1 race options</h5>
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<h5>Cary Greenways Half-marathon finishers medal and gift included for all 5K, 10K, and 13.1 participants (guaranteed if signed up by March 9th). Shirts available for purchase separately. </h5>
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<h5>Over $8,500 in potential in-person &amp; virtual Overall (Top 3 Male / Female), Age Group (Top 3 Male / Female), Picking Up the Pace, and New Course Record awards </h5>
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<h5>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 &#34;team&#34;! * More details below</h5>
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<h5>Earn points for Fit &amp; Able&#39;s Free-for-All Race Series to win big end-of-year prizes! Check out the current standings: Free-for-All Race Series</h5>
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If you are interested in sponsoring the Cary Greenways Half-marathon please email <a target="_blank">Info&#64;FitandAble.net</a> for more information!
<h2 style="text-align:center">We can&#39;t wait to see you at the Cary Greenways Half-marathon!</h2> Spring 2023 Adult Run &#43; Strength Training in Cary is brought to you by Triangle Run Smart Training, presented by Pace Yourself Run Company and The Running PTs.
The class is 10 weeks long and is geared toward helping adults get/stay active with run workouts incorporating strength training.  This class is great for beginners as well as seasoned runners.  All levels and paces are welcome!
Cost of the class is $65 if you register by 3/12/23.  Registration cost from 3/13 - 4/2 is $70.  Deadline to register is 4/2/23.
Discount Codes: Be sure to use your referral discount codes (if you&#39;ve referred new runners to our training programs, you&#39;ll have received an email with a code).
Cost includes: 10-week training schedule, 2 coach-led group workouts per week, email access to the coach throughout the program, 20% off discount at Pace Yourself Run Company (some restrictions apply), training class shirt, discounted 3D run gait analysis ($225 for trainees vs $350 regular price), at The Running PTs (call ahead to schedule), buy one/get one free recovery/dry needling session at The Running PTs (call ahead to schedule), and weekly tips and running information from your coach and The Running PTs to supplement your knowledge.  *Register by 3/30 to be guaranteed a training shirt.
If you have financial difficulty in affording a training class, please contact us.  We have a donation program that can help out.
Coach Patti Tiernan will coach this class.
Program dates: March 19, 2023 - June 3, 2023, (no class the week of 4/2 - 4/8).  Group training will meet on Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays at 9:30AM, and there are group long runs with all spring adult classes on Saturdays at 7:00AM.  The class will meet at Hemlock Bluffs &amp; Ritter Park on Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays (2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518 &amp; 301 W Lochmere Drive, Cary, NC 27518).   Saturday run locations vary weekly and rotate throughout the Triangle area.
Get rewarded for referring friends who are new to a Triangle Run Smart Training class!  Make sure they mention your name in Run Signup when they register for a class and for each person you refer, you get $5 off your next training class (not the current class, but the next class) up to the cost of the class.
Please direct any questions to Training Coordinator, Kelly Svihovec: <a href="mailto:coachkelly&#64;trianglerunsmart.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">coachkelly&#64;trianglerunsmart.com</a>

Tobacco Road Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

The 2025 Tobacco Road Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, March 16.

Tobacco Road Marathon runners pound the pavement for NC charities, Helene survivors

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The 2025 Tobacco Road Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 16.

ABC11 Together: Tobacco Road Marathon

The 2024 Tobacco Road Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, March 17, raising over 1.3 million dollars in local charities.

Runners pound the pavement in the 2024 Tobacco Road Marathon that benefit charities

John Crews won the 2022 Tobacco Road Marathon in 2:20:37 while Amanda Lopiccolo won the women's race in 2:54:13.

Tobacco Road marathon gets back on trail; top finishers all from the Triangle

Two-way runner traffic on narrow country trail

Good course, well organized small marathon

One of the best small marathons out there

Great small event with top-notch race director

Course great and race director outstanding

Awesome event, well organized, well supported

Great Event! Lots of Crushed Limestone Path

Great Race, flat course, no traffic, no spectators

Would have really liked this on a cooler day

Great trail marathon through gently rolling hills

Nice Attempt, but Need to Work Out Some Kinks

Great course and all. Not many negatives.

Could have been great except for end organization

Really well-organized, good size, relatively fast

Big Race Organization, Small Race Comfort

Tobacco Road Marathon

Marathon Results