Below we’ve featured upcoming fitness events in Raleigh and the surrounding area for January and February 2013. Our personal trainers recommend staying active and make movement fun with events like these!





Commitment Day 5K – 1/1/2013 – Raleigh

5k run

Thousands of people will set out to do a 5K and end up starting a movement. Men, women, families, co-workers and neighbors are making a commitment to live a healthy lifestyle while helping others do the same.

White Cross Youth Basketball – 1/1/2013 – Chapel Hill

Run for Young – 1/13/2013 – Raleigh

5k run

a great family event for the young and the young at heart

Proceeds from the race will raise awareness of safe driving methods for teens at participating high schools as well as supporting the Christ Church Youth Ministry Endowment.

Long Haul 100 – 1/19/2013 – Chapel Hill

100 mile, 50 mile road race

With Individual 100 & 50 mile UltraMarathons and 5 or 10 runner team relays, this race is the perfect race!

At this fitness event, come learn the basics of what you will need to know to get started hiking the Appalachian Trail.

This in-store class will give you a solid foundation to get you started planning everything from a short hike to a long backpacking trip.

Uwharrie Mountain Run – 2/2/2013 – Wake Forest

Run Lengths: 40 Miles, 20 Miles, 8 Miles

Running the Uwharrie Trail is a true adventure that requires intense concentration and endurance~

2013 KE Caring Community 5K – 2/2/2013 – Chapel Hill

Trail race, walk/run

Individuals, teams, families, and pets welcome!

Krispy Kreme Challenge -2/9/2013 – Raleigh

4.96 Mile Run.

Donut eating competition.

All proceeds from the Krispy Kreme Challenge are donated to the North Carolina Children’s Hospital

restorative yoga and stretching to keep your body as vibrant as your garden. We’ll also do various breathing meditations that you can continue practicing at home

Run for the Roses 5k – 2/10/2013 – Raleigh

The Run for the Roses 5K will celebrate its 33rd anniversary this year.

As in years past, a portion of the proceeds from the Run for the Roses will benefit Carolina Canines for Service, which trains service dogs for people with limited mobility.

The 20 km course will wind through the Forest Hills neighborhood and the American Tobacco Trails (ATT).

The 4 mile course is out and back on the ATT.

This year, the primary charitable beneficiary of the race will be Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers (TROSA)

5k competitive, 5k recreational, 5k kids dash

Raise funds for local outreach efforts that support non-profits such as North Raleigh Ministries, Christian Library International, Raleigh Rescue Missions and Resources for Seniors.

USBA Team 1 on 1 Winter Basketball Classic – 2/22/2013 – Raleigh

Compete as a team of 2 or 3 throughout the metro area by bicycle as you conquer a series of obstacles and challenges designed to mentally stimulate & physically fatigue.

Miles for Missions 5K – 2/23/2013 – Raleigh

Special Olympics NC 5k Torch Run – 2/23/2013 – Raleigh

Proceeds from this event benefit Special Olympics NC and the 38,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities that participate in the year-round sports programming, which is offered at no cost.

If we’ve missed any fitness events in Raleigh that you’d like use to share, please contact us!

Jumping in and participating in some of these events can be intimidating! Allow us to support your fitness and training goals… Our personal trainers and strength coaches can provide the very best race and competition preparation. Our private gym has the gear, and our trainers have the knowledge, to give you the edge over the competition!

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