Events
Description
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 12th 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 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!
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH MUTTS & MARSHMALLOWS REGISTRATION:
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IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 8K, and Fun Mile race distances
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Dog-friendly Doggie Dash 5K and Doggie Dash 8K races too ($10 Doggie Dash fee goes to support the SPCA of Wake County) * Kids 12 & Under may only participate in the regular 5K, 8K, or Fun Mile races. Dogs may only join in the Doggie Dash races.
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Mutts & Marshmallows ceramic mug and finishers medal included for all 5K, 8K, and Fun Mile participants (guaranteed if signed up by December 28th). Shirts available for purchase separately.
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Nearly $3,000 in in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male/Female each race), Age Group (Top 3 Male/Female each age group), Picking Up the Pace, & New Course Record awards
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Great rewards and prizes you can earn by referring your friends and family to sign up with you or even recruiting them to race as a "team"! * More details below.
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Earn points for Fit & Able's Free-for-All Race Series to win big end-of-year prizes! Check out the current standings: Free-for-All Race Series.
If you are interested in sponsoring Mutts & Marshmallows please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information!
We can't wait to see you at Mutts & Marshmallows!
Refer Friends or Build a Team for Rewards!
* * * 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 automatically receive up to a $5 refund.
4. Get 5 more people (10 total) to join you and get up to another $5 of your registration fee back.
5. Get 25 friends or family to race with you and we will give you $50 in Fit & Able credit for future events!
PLUS, there is a special code in your registration confirmation pop-up and email you can give your friends and family to use within 72 hours to get a $5 discount at checkout too!
Team Rewards
Create a team, invite friends and family to join you, and potentially get the EARLY BIRD price for each member!
1. First, create a team while signing up for the in-person 5K or 8K!
2. Invite your friends and family to sign up and join your team.
3. After 10 members join all will get an automatic refund up to $5! Plus a discount up to $5 for future members.
4. After 25 members join all will get another refund up to $5. Plus a discount up to $10 for future members.
5. After 50 members join all will get yet another refund up to $5! Plus a discount up to $15 for future members!
Some Restrictions and Limitations Apply. Check the Event FAQ or contact Info@fitandable.net if you have questions. * Rewards do not apply to virtual races or the in-person Fun Mile or Kids in Strollers registrations.
Official Mutts & Marshmallows Playlist
If you have a song you'd like us to add to the Official Mutts & Marshmallows Playlist (and it's both appropriate for all ages and fits the Mutts & Marshmallows theme!), then please send your suggestion to info@fitandable.net and we will check it out!
Disclaimers
The Mutts & Marshmallows and all participants are subject to these event polices.
Information from this master site is often shared to or scraped by other online sources that aren't updated when changes are made here. This site on RunSignUp is the only official and updated source for information regarding this event. Everyone who registers for this event will be automatically subscribed to Fit & Able's email distribution list and may unsubscribe at any time.
Fit & Able Productions is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting community and family fitness in Cary since 1997 through organizing creative events and training programs. Proceeds from our events that aren't designated to support other organizations go to support the event and other Fit & Able nonprofit activities.
Race Contact Info
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RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Mutts & Marshmallows.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Directions
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