2022 Sole Mates Valentine 5K & 6.5 Mile Run ~ Results ::

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5K Run :
Running : Run 3.1 Miles
6.5 Mile Run :
Running : 6.5 Mile Run
Kids Run : Kids Race
Running : Kids Run
  • Race Date: Saturday, February 19, 2022
  • Address: 201 Soccer Park Dr.
  • City/State/Zip:Cary, North Carolina 27511
  • Country: USA

_ The 2022 Sole Mates Valentine 5K & 6.5 Mile Run:

Benefitting Soles4Souls

Sole Mates is a celebration of health and fitness and is coming back for another year! There's no better way to celebrate than with friends and family. So grab your running buddy and get to the starting line!

This year Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (a nonprofit service organization) is joining us to support Soles4Souls's global mission to wear out poverty in developing countries by providing gently worn or even new shoes to those who currently do not have.

"Every day children are prevented from attending school, adults are unable to work. Walking becomes unbearable. A new pair of shoes provides relief in many developing nations around the globe, in times of disaster, and helps bridge the economic gap in the United States and Canada. We the Cary Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha are specifically working towards wearing out poverty in Haiti. We believe that every donation matters be it in the form of shoes or monetary donations to purchase shoes to send."

Soles 4 Souls - Wearing Out Poverty will be collecting shoe donations on race day, so please bring out any new or gently-used shoes with you to help support their mission. We are also collecting donations on their behalf online and appreciate your generous support of this incredible organization. 

Participants can choose to run the race individually (as usual) or they can team up with a partner (separate awards for both categories!). Instead of placing by their individual race times, partners will instead place by their combined times. Run together and win together! We might call it "Sole Mates" but it doesn't matter if you pair up with your spouse, kids, significant other, best buddy, or neighbor.

Invite your friends and family to run together!

If you're looking for a great Valentines Day gift for a friend or loved one, sign up for the Sole Mates Run!

Sole Mates is part of Fit & Able's Free-for-All Race Series.

If you are interested in sponsoring Sole Mates please email [email protected] for more information!

* * * Due to the constantly evolving pandemic situation any specific changes to event operations for protecting participant health and safety in compliance with the most up-to-date recommendations and requirements will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the race. A virtual component is available for all races for those runners who aren’t comfortable racing in person yet but still want to participate in the event. * * *

We can't wait to see you at the Sole Mates Run!

IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION

* Final pre-race packet pickup and race day information and updates will be emailed to all registered participants and volunteers the week prior to the race. 

Schedule

  • 9:30 - 10:45 AM - Health Checkpoint Open
  • 9:30 - 10:00 AM - Race Day Registration
  • 9:30 - 10:45 AM - Pre-registration Check-in
  • 10:45 AM - Fun Run Start
  • 11:00 AM - 5K & 6.5 Mile Staggered Start

* Start times subject to change due to weather or safety

Information

Race Location: WakeMed Soccer Park (201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC 27511). (Venue subject to change as permitted by local officials.)

Course Information: The course is on WakeMed Soccer Park cross country course with dirty, grass, and natural trails; conditions depend on the weather prior to the event. The course is NOT USATF certified. GPS tracking apps are not suitable for measuring course distances accurately.

Sole Mates Course Maps
5K        6.5 Mile        Fun Run

Events: Everyone is welcome to participate!  All participants will have chip-timed results that will be posted online.  All Fit & Able Productions, Inc. events are inclusion events: anyone of any age, skill-level, or ability can participate in any race! 
* No dogs or bikes permitted in the race. 
* We strongly discourage participants wearing headphones of any sort while racing for their own safety and so they can properly hear instructions on the course.
* Kids in strollers must be registered and be with a parent registered in either the 5K, 6.5 Mile, or Fun Run. Kids in strollers must be numbered, properly buckled into the stroller, and we strongly encourage them to wear a helmet.
* If you or one of your party have a physical or developmental need that may require special accommodation please contact us at least one month prior to the event to discuss reasonable accommodations that may be available. 

Course Aid: An athletic trainer will be available at a medical tent located near the finish line. There will be a water station on the course and near the finish line.  Water is also available at the registration and refreshment area.

Packet Pick-up: All participants must show a photo ID or be with a guardian with a photo ID in order to pick up their race packets and can only pick up their own race packet. Early packet pickup details will be announced the week prior to the race.

Volunteers: We need your help! If you're available to assist us with registration, handing out water, and cheering on runners please sign up to volunteer between 8:00 AM -12:00 PM. As a thank you for your help all volunteers will receive a $15 Fit & Able gift code after the race!

Race Souvenirs: Sole Mates short-sleeve soft cotton t-shirts are available for $20 until February 1st. A shirt is included with 6.5 Mile registration if registered by February 1st (size and color are first come first serve at packet pickup). All finishers will receive a race medal guaranteed if registered by February 10th. * In-person race packets will not be shipped!

Awards: Awards are provided by Omega Sports and Fit & Able Productions. Awards distribution information will be provided in pre-race email. Save your Sole Mates bib number to get 20% off in store at Omega Sports (North Hills)!

  • 5K & 6.5 Mile Individual Awards:
    • Top 3 Male/Female Overall (Omega Sports gift cards)
    • Top Male/Female Age Group (Fit & Able gift codes)
      • (9 & Under, 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & Over)
  • 5K & 6.5 Mile Doubles Awards:
    • Top 3 Doubles Teams Overall (Omega Sports gift cards)
  • Fun Run Awards:
    • Top 3 Male/Female Overall (Fit & Able gift codes)

Registration

Online registration closes on February 18th at 9 PM. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted at packet pick-up and race day between ONLY 9:30 - 10 AM.

VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION

* Final pre-race packet pickup information and updates will be emailed to all registered participants the week prior to the virtual race. 

Schedule

  • February 12th at 12:00 PM - Virtual Race Start
  • February 19th at 12:00 PM - Virtual Race Finish
  • February 19th at 5:00 PM - Final Results Posted

Information

Race Location: Anywhere you want to run! You can run wherever you are comfortable: on the greenways, in your neighborhood, even around your living room. Just stay safe, have fun, and log the distance you signed up to run.

Course Information: Course conditions depend on the weather and where you choose to run. There will not be an athletic trainer or any water stations provided on the course other than public restrooms and water fountains available at parks. A virtual race is BYOB! 

Events: All results must be submitted by participants; we highly recommend tracking your run on RaceJoy (completely optional!), which can automatically submit your finish time. All Fit & Able Productions, Inc. events are inclusion events: anyone of any age, skill-level, or ability can participate in any race!

Race Souvenirs: Sole Mates short-sleeve soft cotton t-shirts are available for $20 until February 1st. A shirt is included with 6.5 Mile registration if registered by February 1st (size and color are first come first serve at packet pickup). All finishers will receive a race medal guaranteed if registered by February 10th. * Virtual race packets will be shipped!

Packet Pick-up: Race packet shipping is included with virtual race registration. All packets will be shipped the week following the in-person race. 

Awards: Awards are provided by Fit & Able Productions. Awards will be emailed to winners. Save your Sole Mates bib number to get 20% off in store at Omega Sports (North Hills)!

  • 5K & 6.5 Mile Individual Awards:
    • Top 3 Male/Female Overall (Fit & Able gift codes)
    • Top Male/Female Age Group (Fit & Able gift codes)
      • (9 & Under, 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & Over)
  • 5K & 6.5 Mile Doubles Awards:
    • Top 3 Doubles Teams Overall (Fit & Able gift codes)
  • Fun Run Awards:
    • Top 3 Male/Female Overall (Fit & Able gift codes)

Registration

Online registration closes on February 5th at 10 AM. 

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 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 of you registering they will get a $5 discount automatically applied at checkout!

Team Rewards

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

1. First, create a Charity Race 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 Apply. Message [email protected] if you have questions.

  • Registrations for all distances count towards the threshold requirements but only registrations for 5K and greater races are eligible for refunds.
  • Friends must register with your referral link at the time of registration. Those who sign up without your link will not be added to your referral account.
  • Using a referral link is not required to join a Charity Race Team. 
  • Refunds will be automatically credited to the card you registered with within 20 days fo reaching the required referral total.
  • Rewards combine but the maximum refund cannot exceed the registration fee paid, including any discounts. $5 of each registration is non-refundable. 
  • Refund only applies to the registration fee portion of the entry. Transaction fees or other fees or charges will not be refunded.
  • Only the participant who paid the registration fee and whose credit card is in the system will receive a refund ($0 registrations have no funds to refund). 

Other Info:

2022 Results:

2022 Results at: runsignup.com
 

Previous Results:

2021 Results at: runsignup.com
2020 Results at: rusnignup.com
2019 Results at: rusnignup.com
2018 Results at: rusnignup.com
2017 Results at: rusnignup.com
2016 Results at: rusnignup.com

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