Threads of Hope

Fit & Able is proud to announce a new race this year to help benefit Dorcas Ministries, one of our favorite local charities! With two new 3 Mile and 6 Mile race courses at Bond Park we hope you will join us to support Dorcas and the incredible work they do to help many in our community. 

Their Story: In June of 1968 Margaret Keller brought together a small group to address a common concern: how to best serve our neighbors in need. From different races and denominations, they agreed to work together to help meet some of the needs of the Cary and Morrisville community.  With backing from local churches, Dorcas Ministries was formed as “Christian Community in Action”. Dorcas Ministries has always, and continues to, strive to find solutions to the increasing and different needs of the community, hoping to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.

In 2008, they purchased Dorcas Plaza off of High House Road, with a goal of creating a non-profit center in Cary to serve the needs of western Wake County (now 78% of our space is leased to non-profits). With this move, Dorcas expanded their Thrift Shop and is now offering programs that include financial and food assistance, emergency housing, career advancement programs, continued childcare scholarships, Jobs for Life and other training programs.  

Since 2015, Dorcas Ministries has been named the “Best Charity” of Western Wake County by the readers of Cary Magazine.  

In 2018, Dorcas Ministries was blessed with over 600 volunteers and had served an estimated 24,000 clients.  We were thrilled to celebrate 50 years of serving our local community. As we approach the next 50 years, we are guided by the experience and wisdom of the last 50 years.  Over the past decade, we have added tools and resources to help our clients become self-reliant while addressing immediate crises. We found that looking beyond the symptoms to root causes is a far more effective method than the band aid approach.  

Their Mission Dorcas Ministries provides compassionate assistance to area residents to empower people to become stable and self-sufficient. Their Values
COMPASSION: We will show kindness and sensitivity to our neighbors, as an act of faith.
DIGNITY: We will respect the unique worth of each individual.
JUSTICE: We will strive to lift up the least among us.
STEWARDSHIP: We will use sound business practices to manage the resources entrusted to us.

We hope you'll join us and please invite your friends and family to walk or run with you!

Schedule 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Packet Pick-up & Check In8:30 AM - Fun Run Start9:00 AM - 3 Mile & 6 Mile Start10:00 AM - Awards Ceremony*Start times subject to change due to weather or safety Information

* Final race day information and updates will be emailed to all registered participants the week prior to the race. 

Race Location: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary, NC 27513

Course Information: The course is on the natural and paved trails around Bond Park. Course conditions depend on the weather prior to the event.

Threads of Hope Course Maps (Coming Soon!)

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 race!

First Aid: First Aid is available at the registration tent located near the finish line.

Water Stations: There will be a water station on the course and near the finish line.  Water is also available at the registration and refreshment area.  Additional water stations are marked on the maps (see above).

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 bib number and timing chip and may only pick up their own race packet. Early packet pickup will be announced race week. 

Volunteers: We need your help! If you're available please sign up to volunteer between 7:30 -11:00 AM.

Awards: Awards are provided by Omega Sports - Crossroads Plaza.

3 Mile & 6 Mile Awards: Top 3 Male/Female Overall and Top Male/Female Age Group (9 & Under, 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 & Over)Fun Run Awards: Top 3 Male/Female Overall.

Race Souvenirs: Threads of Hope shirts are included with 3 Mile and 6 Mile registration and finishers medal guaranteed until September 15th. Fun Run participants can purchase a shirt and medal separately. Additional shirts are also available for purchase separately while supplies last. 

Registration

Online registration closes on October 16th at 9 PM.  Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted at packet pick-up and race day.

NOTE: NO REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, or EXCHANGES.

Threads of Hope and all its participants are subject to these event policies. 

Fit & Able Productions is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting community and family fitness in Cary since 1997 through organizing creative events and training programs.  We also support many programs, such as swim safety lessons for at-risk children and adults, youth fitness programs, and health education run by our community partners including the Cary Family YMCA, Triangle Aquatic Center, and Town of Cary.  Proceeds from our events that aren't designated to support other organizations go to support the event and other Fit & Able nonprofit activities.

We can't wait to see you at Threads of Hope!