pacertrip.Races
PACERTRIP CITY EDITIONUS / RACE GUIDE
Summer's Done 13.1 race photo

Summer's Done 13.1

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Summer's Done 13.1 race photo
Summer's Done 13.1 race photo
Summer's Done 13.1 race photo
Summer's Done 13.1 race photo
Cary
US
Erich Fabricius · CC BY 3.0James Willamor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHeyItsDavid · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commonsbobistraveling · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commonsbobistraveling · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Cary · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$70From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 22, 2026 · Entry fee $5 · Start 07:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Summer's Done 13.1 race photo
Erich Fabricius · CC BY 3.0
Summer's Done 13.1 race photo
James Willamor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Summer's Done 13.1 race photo
HeyItsDavid · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Summer's Done 13.1 race photo
bobistraveling · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Summer's Done 13.1 race photo
bobistraveling · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Summer's Done 13.1 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The distances are fractions of a marathon: a half marathon of 13.1 miles,

a 3/8 marathon of 9.825 miles, a quarter marathon of 6.55 miles and an 1/8 marathon of 3.275 miles.

The setting is Fred G. Bond Metro Park in Cary.

The course combines dirt paths, grass, paved roads and natural trails, with hills ranging from moderate to substantial.

The events start at different times and are released sequentially.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Summer's Done 13.1 runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Summer's Done 13.1 — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition

Half

Entry cost $70

until Jan 2, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $50

1/4 Marathon · until Jan 2, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $40

1/8 Marathon · until Jan 2, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

3/8 Marathon

Entry cost $60

until Jan 2, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About Kids in Strollers

Kids in Strollers

Entry cost $5

until Aug 21, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Summer's Done 13.1 course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
START

801 High House Rd. (Bond Park), Cary, NC

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Fred G. Bond Metro Park

Finish · Google Maps
Show more

Course runs around the Fred G. Bond Metro Park area.

The park address is 801 Kerry Highhouse Road.

The course surface varies, combining dirt paths, grass, paved paths, and natural trails, with moderate to major hills throughout.

Conditions depend on the weather in the days leading up to the race.

There are four distances: 3.275 miles, 6.55 miles, 9.825 miles, and 13.1 miles.

Course is not USATF-certified, and the organizers note that GPS apps cannot measure the distance accurately.

Distance markers for course are installed based on ground measurements following the shortest route from start line or finish.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Summer's Done 13.1 race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo train/subway/bus station nearby
  • Transit cardCary, NC is served by GoCary local buses, which remain fare-free through June 30, 2026, so no transit card…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No train/subway/bus station nearby

Start/finish at Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, NC — a suburban Triangle-area park.

GoCary local buses run in Cary generally, but no route/stop directly serving this park was confirmed on the race page. Suburban car-oriented park; no organizer transit info provided.

Map

Getting to the finish

No train/subway/bus station nearby

Same Bond Park venue for finish; staggered starts from 7:00 AM, course closes 10:00 AM.

Map

Start shuttle

None mentioned on the race page.

Transit card

Cary, NC is served by GoCary local buses, which remain fare-free through June 30, 2026, so no transit card purchase is needed to ride. Regional GoTriangle buses also connect Cary to Raleigh and Durham; visitors should check gocary.org for current fare status closer to travel dates in case free fares expire.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Starts are staggered by event.

The 1/2 Marathon and 3/8 Marathon start between 07:00 and 07:15, the 1/4 Marathon between 07:15 and 07:30, and the 1/8 Marathon between 07:45 and 08:00.

Start line closes at 08:00, and course closes at 10:00.

Start times may change due to weather or safety concerns.

Bib pickup and check-in are also organized by event: 1/2 Marathon from 06:00 to 07:00, 3/8 Marathon from 06:45 to 07:15, 1/4 Marathon from 07:00 to 07:30, and 1/8 Marathon from 07:15 to 07:45.

A photo ID is required, and another participant may pick up your materials if they have a photo or copy of your ID.

Even with advance pickup, the timing chip must be collected separately on race day.

Same-day registration is available from 07:00 to 07:45, and online registration closes at 21:00 on August 20.

This is a summer race.

The organizers advise participants to review hydration and heat-illness information before racing and to train for the expected climate conditions.

Course has one aid station aid station, with water also available near finish.

An athletic trainer is stationed at the medical tent near finish.

Many participants carry their own drinks and nutrition.

Dogs and bicycles are not allowed on course.

Parking is available by the Kiwanis Shelter, Challenge course Shelter, boathouse, and senior center.

Parking is not available at the community center on race day.

Entry fee costs $80 for the 1/2 Marathon, $70 for the 3/8 Marathon, $60 for the 1/4 Marathon,

and $50 for the 1/8 Marathon, with prices increasing after 21:00 on August 20.

Times are local to Cary. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Raleigh Cary-Weston Parkway

Hotel · 4.9km

8.1/10(72)
View on Booking.com

Cozy 3BR 3BA Entire House near RTP RDU Cary Apex

Accommodation · 4.7km

9.8/10(16)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Summer's Done 13.1 start line in Cary

Hotels that make race morning easy

View all →

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Raleigh Cary-Weston Parkway

Hotel · 4.9km

8.1/10(72)
View on Booking.com

Cozy 3BR 3BA Entire House near RTP RDU Cary Apex

Accommodation · 4.7km

9.8/10(16)
View on Booking.com

Swipe sideways to see more hotels.

Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

What to see in Cary after the race

Seeing Cary with the medal on

View all →

The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Cary.

Total cost and budget for Summer's Done 13.1

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · Trip.comFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

Once saved, you can open this page without an internet connection

Runner stories and questions about Summer's Done 13.1

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Cary runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Summer's Done 13.1

FAQ
When does Summer's Done 13.1 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 22, 2026.

How much is the Summer's Done 13.1 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $5.

What distances does Summer's Done 13.1 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Summer's Done 13.1 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Summer's Done 13.1 2027 start?

801 High House Rd. (Bond Park), Cary, NC. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Summer's Done 13.1 2027 finish?

Fred G. Bond Metro Park. (From the 2026 edition)

PacerTrip connects you to races, stays, flights and tours. You book and pay on each service; when you go through these links we earn a commission.