Run in the Forest Series

05/27/2026

✨What an unforgettable night! ✨

Thank you for being part of the 2026 Catching Fireflies 5K & 1-Mile Walk and for helping light the way in support of cancer research. 💛💙
And now…the moment you’ve been waiting for your race photos are READY! 📸
Relive the smiles, glowing course, and finish line celebrations by checking out this year’s photo gallery provided by Paul Diaz Photography

Photo Link 👉 https://event.racereach.com/catching-fireflies-5k/evtresults

Thank you to our amazing sponsors:
Title Sponsor - KB Home
Presenting Sponsor - Shuckers - Wake Forest
Event Sponsors: Run N Tri Outfitters, LLC - Jeff's Bagel Run - Paul Diaz Photography - Crossrope Jump Ropes - Jeludes Coffee - A Letter On The Lawn - 919 Magazine - Progressive Graphics, Inc - 1-800-PACK-RAT

05/14/2026

Race day is almost here! ✨ Catching Fireflies is tomorrow, Friday, May 15!
we can’t wait to light up the night with you. Before you arrive, be sure to check your Participant Guide for parking, race times, course info, and important race day details. 👇🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️
https://event.racereach.us/catching-fireflies-5k/participant-guide

See you at the start line and thank you for helping us make a difference in the fight against cancer. 💛

Thank you to our amazing Sponsors:
Shuckers - Wake Forest - KB Home - Run N Tri Outfitters, LLC - Paul Diaz Photography - Jeff's Bagel Run - Jeludes Coffee - Crossrope Jump Ropes - A Letter On The Lawn - 919 Magazine - Progressive Graphics, Inc - 1-800-PACK-RAT

05/06/2026

✨May 15th Catching Fireflies is filling fast! ✨

Less than 80 spots remain for one of the most unforgettable race nights of the year. Once we hit capacity, registration closes. No waitlist. No extras.

🌙 Don’t miss your chance to run under the lights, earn your glow-worthy swag, and be part of an incredible night.

👉 Claim your spot now before it’s gone! https://event.sportreach.com/catching-fireflies-5k/register

Sponsers: Shuckers - Wake Forest - KB Home - Run N Tri Outfitters, LLC - Jeff's Bagel Run - Jeludes Coffee - Crossrope Jump Ropes - A Letter On The Lawn - Paul Diaz Photography - 919 Magazine - Progressive Graphics, Inc - 1-800-PACK-RAT

04/27/2026

👀 You might’ve been caught on camera…

📸 2026 Wake Forest Historic race photos are LIVE!

From start line nerves to finish line victories 🏁—it’s all there.
👉 Find yours.
👉 Tag your friends.
👉 Share your moment.

Don’t miss it: https://event.sportreach.com/wake-forest-historic-half-marathon/evtresults



- FS Series - Run N Tri Outfitters, LLC - Paul Diaz Photography - Wakefield Schools Foundation Wake Forest Downtown - Plant Cakes Bake Shop - Jeff's Bagel Run - 919 Magazine

03/01/2026

What a race day! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The Feb. 28 Wake Forest Historic 13.1 & 7k brought the energy, determination, and community spirit we love to see.

From the starting line to the final stretch, get a glimpse of that race day energy!

Relive the excitement and tag your race crew!

Photo credit: Paul Diaz Photography

02/28/2026

Wake Forest Historic 13.1 & 7k Race Day is almost here, make sure you plan ahead for parking and packet pickup.

All Info can be found under the Participat Info Menu
🏃‍➡️ https://event.racereach.com/wake-forest-historic-half-marathon/race-day-information

PARKING — VERY IMPORTANT

Review the parking map and carpool if possible.

NO PARKING:
🚫 S. White Street (E. Owens → E. Jones) — customer parking only
🚫 E. Owens Ave
🚫 Fidelity Bank Parking Lot (Start/Finish & Expo area)
🚫 Northern Regional Center/Library lot on E. Holding Ave

No bag check available. Leave personal items in your vehicle.

GPS Location: 301 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
📍 https://event.racereach.com/wake-forest-historic-half-marathon/map

Online registration will be open till 7:15 am.
Register Here 👉 https://event.racereach.com/wake-forest-historic-half-marathon/register

Saturday, Feb 28, 2026
Packet Pickup 6:30 - 7:15 am
Located in the parking lot next to the Start/Finish line on E. Owens

Packet pickup closes at 7:15 am sharp.
If your friend is running late on race day morning, you may pick up their bib for them. IDs are not required.

If you are picking up for a family, just let us know the last name. If picking up for a group, please have a list of bib available.
Look up Bib #
Minors are listed by the first initial of Last Name.
👀 https://event.racereach.com/wake-forest-historic-half-marathon/participants

Sponsors: FS Series - Run N Tri Outfitters, LLC - Plant Cakes Bake Shop - Jeludes Coffee - Jeff's Bagel Run - Crossrope Jump Ropes - Wake Forest Downtown - Paul Diaz Photography - Peak Performance Clinic - A Letter On The Lawn - 919 Magazine - 1-800-PACK-RAT

Benefiting Wakefield Schools Foundation and Wake Forest Downtown

02/24/2026

Get a few warm up miles in with Run N Tri Outfitters, LLC monthly run club tonight! 👇

It’s our favorite Tuesday of the month… RNTO RUN CLUB! We hope you’ll come join us for some miles & smiles! Our Topo rep, Jeff, will be here with some TOPO demo shoes, FEETURES socks, & lots of fun! Group leaves from the shop, route is 5k distance. See you tonight!

02/24/2026

🔊 The Wake Forest Historic 13.1 & 7k Packet Pickup will take place on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm 👕🙋‍♂️

🟢 Run N Tri Outfitters, LLC 11831 Retail Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587

You may pick up for someone else — no ID required.
Participants emails will be sent out Wed, Feb 25 with bib and additional race detials.

All race date info, parking, course maps, and participants can be found on the Wake Forest Historic 13.1 & 7k event site.
👉 https://event.racereach.com/wake-forest-historic-half-marathon/packet-pickup

There is till time to register! Don't wait!!!
🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️ https://event.racereach.com/wake-forest-historic-half-marathon/register

Benefiting: Wakefield Schools Foundation and Wake Forest Downtown

02/23/2026

Register for the Feb 28 Wake Forest Historic 13.1 & 7k — and get 50% OFF the Thanksgiving Day Skinny Turkey Half Marathon 10k and 5k 🦃

Yes, you read that right. 👀

Run the Heart of Wake Forest now…..then come back and earn your Thanksgiving pie with Raleigh’s favorite holiday tradition — at HALF price. 💲

But this BOGO won’t stick around long.

👉 Sign up for Wake Forest Historic today and unlock 50% off your Skinny Turkey distance.
👉 https://event.racereach.com/wake-forest-historic-half-marathon/register

Sponsors: Run N Tri Outfitters, LLC - Plant Cakes Bake Shop - Jeff's Bagel Run - Jeludes Coffee - Peak Performance Clinic - Crossrope Jump Ropes - A Letter On The Lawn - 919 Magazine - Paul Diaz Photography

Beneficaries: Wakefield Schools Foundation - Wake Forest Downtown

02/16/2026

Wake Forest Historic 13.1 & 7k a USATF CERTIFIED Course! 🎉 Offical Couse Posted Here👇 https://event.racereach.com/wake-forest-historic-half-marathon/course-map

That means your time counts, your PR is legit, and your miles are measured to perfection.

And because we’re celebrating — you’re in luck.
👕 We’ve extended the race shirt deadline to February 20.
Inventory is limited. Once shirts sell out, they’re gone.
No restocks-No size swaps-No second chances.

👉 Sign up today and don’t miss out. https://event.racereach.com/wake-forest-historic-half-marathon/register

Sponsors: Run N Tri Outfitters, LLC - Plant Cakes Bake Shop - Jeludes Coffee - Jeff's Bagel Run - Peak Performance Clinic - Crossrope Jump Ropes - Progressive Graphics, Inc - 919 Magazine - A Letter On The Lawn - 1-800-PACK-RAT
Benefiting: Wakefield Schools Foundation & Wake Forest Downtown