Cary, NC | Saturday, January 9, 2027Registration OpenHoliday / Winter
Supporting the SPCA of Wake County Course Records - WakeMed Soccer Park Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code! 5K - Male: G. Wright Colopy - 17:33 (2017) 8K - Male: J. Pollard - 28:33 (2022) 5K - Female: M. Ryan - 18:40 (2017) 8K - Female: L. Saayman - 28:25 - (2018) RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Back by popular demand for the 13 t h year , it won't be long before it's time to greet the New Year again 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. IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION COURSE MAPS EXHIBITOR INFORMATION SPECTATOR INFORMATION 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. AND, the full $10 dog fee goes to support the Wake County SPCA! All races will have a mass start at 9:00 AM for the Doggie Dash 5K / Doggie Dash 8K, 9:45 AM for the Fun Mile, and 10:00 AM for the regular 5K / 8K and the course closes for all races at 11:30 AM ( In-person Race Day Schedule ). Please consider your race pace when deciding which event to run. * The Doggie Dash 5K / Doggie Dash 8K races and regular 5K / 8K races will run separately but have combined results and awards. ** For any participants who feel they may need some extra time, please contact us at info@fitandable.net . 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 Doggi
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* * * Get the EARLY BIRD discount - that's $15 OFF the full Race Day Price - at any time for the 5K and 8K races when you earn referral or team rewards! * * * Referral Rewards Sign up, invite friends and family to join you, and potentially get the EARLY BIRD price + $50 in Fit & Able credit! 1. First, sign up for the in-person 5K or 8K! 2. Then share your unique referral link with your friends and family to sign up with. 3. Get 5 people to sign up using your unique referral link and