April Fitness Events in Raleigh, NC

Personal Trainer Approved Fitness Events in Raleigh!

If you are looking to get activated and burn some calories in a social atmosphere, check out these local events…

Fool’s Gold 5K

Monday, April 1st 2013 at 1:00 pm

5k Run/5K Walk

Durham, NC Al Buehler Trail (Duke University)

  • The winner is the person who comes closest to their predicted time…not the fastest!
  • 
Fundraising for Bike & Build and affordable housing
  • Cost: $10 for students, $15 for everyone else & on race day
  • No watches allowed!

Color Mania 5K

Saturday, April 6th 2013 9am

5k Novelty Run

Wake Med Soccer Park Cary, NC

Color Mania is a family friendly event that focuses less on results and more on creating a fun colorful experience with your friends and family

  • You can participate as an individual or bring a team of 2 or more members
  • You must be in a mostly white shirt at the official start line

Great Human Race 5K

Saturday, April 6th 2013 at 8:30 am

5K Run/5K Walk

Northgate Mall Durham, NC

Heels 4 Homes 5k

Raleigh Races

Saturday, April 6th 2013 at 8:00 am

5K Run

Chapel Hill, NC UNC Campus

  • Benefiting Kenan-Flagler’s Habitat for Humanity Initiative
  • Proceeds from the race will go towards building a house for the family of Yoe Moo, Paw Ku and their three young sons.
  • Pricing: $20 through April 5th; $25 on-site

 

St. Timothy’s Spring Sprint 5K & 1 Mile Run

Saturday, April 6th 2013 at 9:30 am

5K Run, 1M Fun Run

Raleigh, NC at St. Timothy’s School

  • Presented by the Rotary Club of the Capital City, St. Timothy’s Spring Sprint 5K is the sixth race in the Second-Empire Grand-Prix Series.
  • Starting at St. Timothy’s School on Six Forks Road, the out-and-back course winds through the neighborhoods of North Hills and eventually returns to the school.
  • The event also includes a one-mile fun run, which will take place before the 5K.

 

Umstead 100-Mile Endurance Run

Saturday, April 6th 2013 at 6:00 am

100M Trail Run, 50M Trail Run

Raleigh, NC

 

Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon & 5K Run

Sunday, April 7th 2013 at 7:30 am

13.1M Run, 5K Run, 1M Fun Run, Kids Run

Raleigh, NC at PNC Arena

  • 10 bands along the course plus a great post race concert.
  • The course begins at the PNC Arena Lawn between the PNC Arena and Carter-Finley Stadium. Then run a 3-mile loop then go north on Blue Ridge Road before retuning on Reedy Creek Road to Trenton and back to the PNC Arena. The course comes back to Finish on the Westside of the PNC Arena.

Brave Soldier Challenge

Saturday, April 13th 2013 at 9:00 am

Obstacle Run

Raleigh, NC NCSU Centennial Campus

Cary Road Race

Saturday, April 13th 2013

10K Run, 5K Run, 1M Fun Run

Cary, NC

Chick-Fil-A Race Series of Raleigh

Saturday, April 13th 2013 at 8:30 am

10K Run, 5K Run, 1M Fun Run

Raleigh, NC Koka Booth Amphitheatre

This year’s Cary Road Race proceeds will be used to enhance existing greenways and trails in Cary. There are more than 21 miles of greenways and trails in the Cary area, with many linking to state and county trails.

Duke Forest Pine Cone Pacer 5K

Saturday, April 13th 2013 at 8:00 am

5K Run, 5K Walk, Fun Run

Durham, NC

  • This event is a great fundraiser for the Forest and proceeds raised help support trails projects, public outreach activities, and student internships.

Girls on The Run 5KOutdoor Endurance Training in Raleigh

Saturday, April 13th 2013 at 9:00 am

5K Run, 5K Walk, Fun Run

Durham, NC at American Tobacco Campus/ Diamond View Park

Girls on the Run are a life-changing character development program for girl’s ages 8-12.

Glow in the Park 5K Research Triangle

Saturday, April 13th 2013

5K Novelty Run

Research Triangle Park, NC at 8:30 pm

  • Charity partners: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the American Cancer Society

Greater Raleigh Young Life 5K

Saturday, April 13th 2013 at 9:00 am

5K Run

Cary, NC at Wake Med Soccer Park

  • The race will be run on the cross-country courses held at Wake Med Soccer Park located at 201 Soccer Park Drive in Cary
  • Profits from the race will benefit the Greater Raleigh Young Life, a non-denominational Christian outreach for teenagers.

Run for the Ridge

Saturday, April 13th 2013

5K Run

Holly Springs, NC

RunRaleigh Half-Marathon & 5K

Sunday, April 14th 2013

13.1M Run, 5K Run

Raleigh, NC

  • Benefiting SPCA of Wake County, Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation, and Strong Women Organizing Outrageous Projects

Too Slow for Boston Marathon

Sunday, April 14th 2013

26.2 M Run

Raleigh, NC

Angels Among Us 5K Run & Family Fun Walk

Saturday, April 20th 2013 at 6:30 am

5K Run, 5K Walk

Durham, NC at Shelley Lake

  • $20 Registration Fee

GCC Run for a Change

Saturday, April 20th 2013 at 10:00 am

5K Run

Durham, NC at All Buehler Cross Country Trail

  • Global Connections for Change is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that creatively connects people and communities across the world to make a sustainable impact and create positive change.

NCVAN 5K: Stride for Survivors

Saturday, April 20th 2013

5K Run, 1M Walk

106 E. Lane St. Raleigh, NC

  • This is a USATF certified 5K route through historic Oakwood and scenic downtown Raleigh.
  • Many participants form teams in honor of victims and survivors and wear signs with the names of their loved ones.

RWHRMA 5K-Human Resources Being Community Resources

Saturday, April 20th 2013 at 9:30 am

5K Run

Cary, NC

  • Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association is a premiere professional organization of diverse people committed to human resources and an affiliate chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management.
  • The Healing Place will collect toiletries the day of the event for donations
  • All proceeds will be split evenly between Raleigh Rescue Mission and The Healing Place

Triangle Orthopaedic Sprint Triathlon

Saturday, April 20th 2013 at 8:00 am

Triathlon

13304 Creedmoor Road Wake Forest, NC 27587

  • 750M open water swim, 16.2 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
  • 100% of all donations made to Triangle Spokes Group goes toward the purchase of new bicycles for need worthy children in the Triangle.

Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead

Saturday, April 20th 2013 at 8:00 am

4M Run, 4M Walk

6000 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh, NC

Bengal Boosters 5K

Sunday, April 21st 2013 at 8:30 am

5K Run, 5K Walk

ClubWorx 100 South Fitness Drive Fuquay-Varina, NC

  • All proceeds from the race will benefit athletic teams at Fuquay-Varina High School
  • The certified course is paved asphalt surface with gentle hills and slopes. Start and Finish will be held at ClubWorx off of Old Honeycutt Road.

Running Over Cancer 5K

Sunday, April 21st 2013 at 12:30 pm

5K Run

Wake Med Soccer Park Cary, NC

  • All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society
  • The course is 5 kilometers long consisting of grass and gravel surfaces. There are two ways to run; “competitive” runners will be issued chips, receive official times, and be eligible for awards, while “recreational” runners/ walkers will not receive official times, and won’t be eligible for awards, but will be able to see their finishing time on a digital clock at the finish line.

 

Carrie Shoemaker 5K

Saturday, April 27th 2013 at 9:00 am

5K Run

Al Buehler Trail Durham, NC

  • Carrie Shoemaker graduated from Duke University with a B.S.E. in 2000. She was part of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at Duke and upon graduation, entered the U.S. Navy. In 2001, she was killed by a drunk driver. Duke NROTC hosts this 5K Race every year in her honor, and donates the proceeds to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

 

Run For Our Heroes 5K Road Race

Saturday, April 27th 2013 at 9:00 am

5K Run, 5K Walk

W. Hargett St Raleigh, NC

  • In honor of fallen Raleigh Police Officers

 

Waterdash for Kenya 6K

Saturday, April 27th 2013 at 8:00 am

6K Run, 1M Fun Run

American Tobacco Trail White Oak Entrance Cary, NC

 

Girls Run the World Sprint Triathlon (Women Only)

Sunday, April 28th 2013 at 7:00 am

Triathlon

Rex Wellness Center Raleigh, NC

  • 250 yard pool swim, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run

 

Race of Grace

Sunday, April 28th 2013

5K Run

Raleigh, NC

Triangle 5K/Run to Remember

Sunday, April 28th 2013 at 3:00pm

5K Run

Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary, NC

  • This is a new event for the Triangle area to benefit Alzheimer’s North Carolina.
  • Profits from the race will benefit Alzheimer’s North Carolina, which is dedicated to providing education, support and services to individuals with dementia, their families, health care professionals and the general public while raising awareness and funding for research of a cause(s), treatment, prevention and cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Fool’s Gold 5K

Monday, April 1st 2013 at 1:00 pm

5k Run/5K Walk

Durham, NC Al Buehler Trail (Duke University)

  • The winner is the person who comes closest to their predicted time…not the fastest!
  • 
Fundraising for Bike & Build and affordable housing 

  • Cost: $10 for students, $15 for everyone else & on race day 

  • No watches allowed!

Color Mania 5K

Saturday, April 6th 2013 9am

5k Novelty Run

Wake Med Soccer Park Cary, NC

Color Mania is a family friendly event that focuses less on results and more on creating a fun colorful experience with your friends and family

  • You can participate as an individual or bring a team of 2 or more members
  • You must be in a mostly white shirt at the official start line

Great Human Race 5K

Saturday, April 6th 2013 at 8:30 am

5K Run/5K Walk

Northgate Mall Durham, NC

Heels 4 Homes 5k

Saturday, April 6th 2013 at 8:00 am

5K Run

Chapel Hill, NC UNC Campus

         Benefiting Kenan-Flagler’s Habitat for Humanity Initiative

         Proceeds from the race will go towards building a house for the family of Yoe Moo, Paw Ku and their three young sons. 

         Pricing: $20 through April 5th; $25 on-site 

 

St. Timothy’s Spring Sprint 5K & 1 Mile Run

Saturday, April 6th 2013 at 9:30 am

5K Run, 1M Fun Run

Raleigh, NC at St. Timothy’s School

         Presented by the Rotary Club of the Capital City, St. Timothy’s Spring Sprint 5K is the sixth race in the Second-Empire Grand-Prix Series.

         Starting at St. Timothy’s School on Six Forks Road, the out-and-back course winds through the neighborhoods of North Hills and eventually returns to the school.

         The event also includes a one-mile fun run, which will take place before the 5K.

Umstead 100-Mile Endurance Run

Saturday, April 6th 2013 at 6:00 am

100M Trail Run, 50M Trail Run

Raleigh, NC

Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon & 5K Run

Sunday, April 7th 2013 at 7:30 am

13.1M Run, 5K Run, 1M Fun Run, Kids Run

Raleigh, NC at PNC Arena

         10 bands along the course plus a great post race concert.

         The course begins at the PNC Arena Lawn between the PNC Arena and Carter-Finley Stadium. Then run a 3-mile loop then go north on Blue Ridge Road before retuning on Reedy Creek Road to Trenton and back to the PNC Arena. The course comes back to Finish on the Westside of the PNC Arena.

Brave Soldier Challenge

Saturday, April 13th 2013 at 9:00 am

Obstacle Run

Raleigh, NC NCSU Centennial Campus

Cary Road Race

Saturday, April 13th 2013

10K Run, 5K Run, 1M Fun Run

Cary, NC

Chick-Fil-A Race Series of Raleigh

Saturday, April 13th 2013 at 8:30 am

10K Run, 5K Run, 1M Fun Run

Raleigh, NC Koka Booth Amphitheatre  

This year’s Cary Road Race proceeds will be used to enhance existing greenways and trails in Cary. There are more than 21 miles of greenways and trails in the Cary area, with many linking to state and county trails.

Duke Forest Pine Cone Pacer 5K

Saturday, April 13th 2013 at 8:00 am

5K Run, 5K Walk, Fun Run

Durham, NC

         This event is a great fundraiser for the Forest and proceeds raised help support trails projects, public outreach activities, and student internships.

 

Girls on The Run 5K

Saturday, April 13th 2013 at 9:00 am

5K Run, 5K Walk, Fun Run

Durham, NC at American Tobacco Campus/ Diamond View Park

Girls on the Run are a life-changing character development program for girl’s ages 8-12.

 

Glow in the Park 5K Research Triangle

Saturday, April 13th 2013

5K Novelty Run

Research Triangle Park, NC at 8:30 pm

         Charity partners: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the American Cancer Society

Greater Raleigh Young Life 5K

Saturday, April 13th 2013 at 9:00 am

5K Run

Cary, NC at Wake Med Soccer Park

         The race will be run on the cross-country courses held at Wake Med Soccer Park located at 201 Soccer Park Drive in Cary

         Profits from the race will benefit the Greater Raleigh Young Life, a non-denominational Christian outreach for teenagers.

Run for the Ridge

Saturday, April 13th 2013

5K Run

Holly Springs, NC

RunRaleigh Half-Marathon & 5K

Sunday, April 14th 2013

13.1M Run, 5K Run

Raleigh, NC

         Benefiting SPCA of Wake County, Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation, and Strong Women Organizing Outrageous Projects

Too Slow for Boston Marathon

Sunday, April 14th 2013

26.2 M Run

Raleigh, NC

 

 

Angels Among Us 5K Run & Family Fun Walk

Saturday, April 20th 2013 at 6:30 am

5K Run, 5K Walk

Durham, NC at Shelley Lake

         $20 Registration Fee

GCC Run for a Change

Saturday, April 20th 2013 at 10:00 am

5K Run

Durham, NC at All Buehler Cross Country Trail

         Global Connections for Change is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that creatively connects people and communities across the world to make a sustainable impact and create positive change.

NCVAN 5K: Stride for Survivors

Saturday, April 20th 2013

5K Run, 1M Walk

106 E. Lane St. Raleigh, NC

         This is a USATF certified 5K route through historic Oakwood and scenic downtown Raleigh.

         Many participants form teams in honor of victims and survivors and wear signs with the names of their loved ones.

 

RWHRMA 5K-Human Resources Being Community Resources

Saturday, April 20th 2013 at 9:30 am

5K Run

Cary, NC

         Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association is a premiere professional organization of diverse people committed to human resources and an affiliate chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management.

         The Healing Place will collect toiletries the day of the event for donations

         All proceeds will be split evenly between Raleigh Rescue Mission and The Healing Place

Triangle Orthopaedic Sprint Triathlon

Saturday, April 20th 2013 at 8:00 am

Triathlon

13304 Creedmoor Road Wake Forest, NC 27587

         750M open water swim, 16.2 mile bike, 3.1 mile run

         100% of all donations made to Triangle Spokes Group goes toward the purchase of new bicycles for need worthy children in the Triangle.

Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead

Saturday, April 20th 2013 at 8:00 am

4M Run, 4M Walk

6000 Reedy Creek Rd Raleigh, NC

Bengal Boosters 5K

Sunday, April 21st 2013 at 8:30 am

5K Run, 5K Walk

ClubWorx 100 South Fitness Drive Fuquay-Varina, NC

         All proceeds from the race will benefit athletic teams at Fuquay-Varina High School

         The certified course is paved asphalt surface with gentle hills and slopes. Start and Finish will be held at ClubWorx off of Old Honeycutt Road.

Running Over Cancer 5K

Sunday, April 21st 2013 at 12:30 pm

5K Run

Wake Med Soccer Park Cary, NC

         All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society

         The course is 5 kilometers long consisting of grass and gravel surfaces. There are two ways to run; “competitive” runners will be issued chips, receive official times, and be eligible for awards, while “recreational” runners/ walkers will not receive official times, and won’t be eligible for awards, but will be able to see their finishing time on a digital clock at the finish line.

Carrie Shoemaker 5K

Saturday, April 27th 2013 at 9:00 am

5K Run

Al Buehler Trail Durham, NC

         Carrie Shoemaker graduated from Duke University with a B.S.E. in 2000. She was part of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps at Duke and upon graduation, entered the U.S. Navy. In 2001, she was killed by a drunk driver. Duke NROTC hosts this 5K Race every year in her honor, and donates the proceeds to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Run For Our Heroes 5K Road Race

Saturday, April 27th 2013 at 9:00 am

5K Run, 5K Walk

W. Hargett St Raleigh, NC

         In honor of fallen Raleigh Police Officers

Waterdash for Kenya 6K

Saturday, April 27th 2013 at 8:00 am

6K Run, 1M Fun Run

American Tobacco Trail White Oak Entrance Cary, NC

Girls Run the World Sprint Triathlon (Women Only)

Sunday, April 28th 2013 at 7:00 am

Triathlon

Rex Wellness Center Raleigh, NC

         250 yard pool swim, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run

Race of Grace

Sunday, April 28th 2013

5K Run

Raleigh, NC

         All proceeds will provide building materials and offset other building costs for Habitat for Humanity of Wake County.

         The Race of Grace 5K USATF Certified course includes the attractive Cameron Park neighborhood.

         12 music groups will entertain you along the scenic Race of Grace 5K course.

         All age group winners receive gift certificates to Raleigh Running Outfitters plus a home-baked cake!

Triangle 5K/Run to Remember

Sunday, April 28th 2013 at 3:00pm

5K Run

Wake Med Soccer Park in Cary, NC

         This is a new event for the Triangle area to benefit Alzheimer’s North Carolina.

         Profits from the race will benefit Alzheimer’s North Carolina, which is dedicated to providing education, support and services to individuals with dementia, their families, health care professionals and the general public while raising awareness and funding for research of a cause(s), treatment, prevention and cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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