IN-PERSON Race Info
* Final race day information and updates will be emailed to all registered participants and volunteers the week prior to the in-person race. Additional updates may be sent up to the morning of the in-person race. Any emailed information supersedes information on this site.
Schedule
- 7:30 - 8:45 AM - Registration & Check-in
- 8:45 AM - Fun Run Start
- 9:00 AM - 5.5K, 11K, & Eye of the Storm Start
- 11:00 AM - Course Closes
* Start times subject to change due to weather or safety
Information
Race Location: NC State Highway Patrol Academy Driving Track (380 East Tryon Rd., Raleigh, 27610 - Between Hammond Rd. & Garner Rd.) (Venue subject to change as permitted by local officials.)
Course Information: The course is around the Driving Track; conditions depend on the weather prior to the event. The course is NOT USATF certified. GPS tracking apps are not suitable for measuring course distances accurately.
Kettle Krush Course Maps
5.5K 11K Eye of the Storm Fun Run
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 the race.
* We strongly discourage participants wearing headphones of any sort while racing for their own safety and so they can properly hear instructions on the course.
* Kids in strollers must be registered and be with a parent registered in either the 5.5K, 11K, Eye of the Storm, or Fun Run. Kids in strollers must be numbered, properly buckled into the stroller, and we strongly encourage them to wear a helmet.
* If you or one of your party have a physical or developmental need that may require special accommodation please contact us at least one month prior to the event to discuss reasonable accommodations that may be available.
Course Aid: An athletic trainer will be available at a medical tent located near the finish line. There will be a water station on the course and near the finish line. Water is also available at the registration and refreshment area.
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 race packets. Participants may pickup packets for others if they have a screenshot or photocopy of their photo ID.
Volunteers: We need your help! If you're available to assist us with registration, handing out water, and cheering on runners please sign up to volunteer between 12:30 - 4:30 PM. Sign up through the link in the menu!
Race Souvenirs: Kettle Krush shirt included with registration and finisher gift guaranteed for 5.5K, 11K, and Eye of the Storm if registered by November 5th. Shirts are also available separately for $15. Fun Run participants will receive the finishers gift and can purchase a shirt separately. * In-person race packets will not be shipped and will only be available on race day!
Awards: Awards are provided by Omega Sports and Fit & Able Productions. All awards will be mailed or emailed to their recipients the week after the race. Save your Kettle Krush bib number to get 20% off in store at Omega Sports! Eye of the Storm overall and age group awards are for laps completed and finish time will be used in case of lap count tie breaker. * Age groups are calculated as of participant's age on December 31st of the race year.
- 5.5K, 11K, & Eye of the Storm Awards:
- Top 3 Male/Female Overall (Omega Sports gift cards)
- Top 3 Male/Female Age Group (Fit & Able gift codes)
- 0 - 4, 5 - 9, 10 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, 80 - 84, 85 - 89, 90 - 94, 95 - 99
- New Male/Female Course Record (Fit & Able gift codes)
- Lap Split Awards (Each Race):
- Top Male/Female Fastest Split (each split)
- Fun Run Awards:
- Top 3 Male/Female Overall (Fit & Able gift codes)
Registration
Online registration closes on November 16th at 9 PM. Cash, checks, and credit cards are accepted at packet pick-up and race day.
