Mutts & Marshmallows 8K
Saturday, 6 January 2024· 10:00· Cary, NC, 27511, US
About this race
Course Records - Wakemed Soccer Park
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5K - Male: G. Wright Colopy - 17:33 (2017) Â Â Â Â Â 8K - Male: J. Pollard - 28:33 (2022)
5K - Female: M. Ryan - 18:40 (2017) Â Â Â Â Â 8K - Female: L. Saayman - 28:25 - (2018)
Back by popular demand for the 11th year, it won't be long before its time to greet the New Year again with a a fun run with friends and a big mug of hot chocolate!
As always everyone who finishes the race gets a great mug and medal, all the hot chocolate they can drink, and all dog entries go to support the SPCA of Wake County. Mutts & Marshmallows is also the first race of Fit & Able's annual Free-for-All Race Series.
Invite your friends and pick your race!
Fit & Able loves family fitness and whose four-legged furry friend isn't part of the family? Dog owners are welcome to run with their pups in the Doggie Dash 5K and Doggie Dash 8K! For only $10 per pup it will be happy trails for both runners and their dogs. For only $10 per pup it will be happy trails for both runners and their dogs. AND, the full $10 dog fee goes to support the Wake County SPCA!
NEW RRCA INSURANCE GUIDELINES: Only one dog per registered runner and dogs must remain on leashes at all times. You MUST register your dog in order for them to run with you. Dogs are ONLY allowed in the Doggie Dash 5K and Doggie Dash 8K. Kids 12 & Younger are NOT allowed in the Doggie Dash 5K or Doggie Dash 8K.
*** The Doggie Dash Dog Registration is an add-on you can select WHILE registering for the in-person Doggie Dash 5K or Doggie Dash 8K or any virtual race. ***
You Can Sign Your Dog Up While Registering for the Race!
A Mutts & Marshmallows mug and finishers medal is guaranteed for 5K, 8K, and Fun Run finishers if registered by December 15th!Â
You can find more information for the IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL races in the menu above. Scroll down for more details about how you can win great prizes and swag by referring people to sign up with you!
Mutts & Marshmallows is part of Fit & Able's Free-for-All Race Series.Â
If you are interested in sponsoring Mutts & Marshmallows please email [email protected] for more information!
We can't wait to see you at Mutts & Marshmallows!
What to expect
Written from race dataThe Mutts & Marshmallows 8K, set for January 6th, 2024, in Cary, NC, offers a unique blend of outdoor activity and charitable appeal. While specific historical details are not provided, races of this nature often celebrate community spirit and outdoor enjoyment, frequently benefiting animal shelters or related causes. Participants can anticipate a festive atmosphere, likely geared towards runners and walkers of all levels, with a special emphasis on canine companionship given the event's name. Expect a course that winds through Cary's scenic locations, often featuring a mix of paved greenways and park trails. Given the January date, participants should be prepared for cool to cold weather conditions, potentially with some dampness depending on the season's typical rainfall. The "Marshmallows" in the title hints at a celebratory post-race treat, offering a warm reward to finishers. The "Mutts" aspect strongly suggests that well-behaved, leashed dogs are not only welcome but encouraged to participate alongside their human companions, making this a particularly engaging event for dog lovers.
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Weather on the day
Sat, 6 Jan 2024Rain, Overcast
7.1°C
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