Mutts & Marshmallows
From Fit & Able Productions, Inc.
- Date Sat 10th January 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Cary, North Carolina
- Price $6.30 - $107.00
- Races 10 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the New Year with a splash of fun at the 12th annual Mutts & Marshmallows, hosted by Fit & Able Productions, Inc. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the scenic Cary, Wake, North Carolina. This exciting event supports the SPCA of Wake County and features a variety of race distances including a 5K, 8K, and a Fun Mile, perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels.
Join fellow runners and their furry friends for the Doggie Dash 5K and Doggie Dash 8K, where dogs are welcome to run alongside their owners. For just $10 per pup, you can contribute to a great cause while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie, hot chocolate, and fantastic medals and mugs for all finishers. Plus, with the chance to win a FREE year of Fit & Able races for two lucky participants, this is an event you won't want to miss! Gather your friends, family, and four-legged companions, and let's make this year's Mutts & Marshmallows an unforgettable celebration of fitness and community!
Join fellow runners and their furry friends for the Doggie Dash 5K and Doggie Dash 8K, where dogs are welcome to run alongside their owners. For just $10 per pup, you can contribute to a great cause while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie, hot chocolate, and fantastic medals and mugs for all finishers. Plus, with the chance to win a FREE year of Fit & Able races for two lucky participants, this is an event you won't want to miss! Gather your friends, family, and four-legged companions, and let's make this year's Mutts & Marshmallows an unforgettable celebration of fitness and community!
Organiser's 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!
Help us get to 500 participants (in-person or virtual 5K and 8K) and we will give _ONE MALE_ and _ONE FEMALE_ participant a _FREE YEAR_ of Fit & Able-owned races! That's a _FREE_ entry of your choice to each Fit & Able race - a nearly _$1,000 VALUE!
* Must be registered in the in-person or virtual 5K or 8K to be eligible to win. Random drawing after the in-person race._
Back by popular demand for the _12__TH_ YEAR, it won't be long before it's time to greet the New Year again with a Fun Mile 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 [https://spcawake.org]. Mutts & Marshmallows is also the first race of Fit & Able's annual Free-for-All Race Series.
IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/MuttsandMarshmallows/Page-7]
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/MuttsandMarshmallows/Page-6]
COURSE MAPS [https://runsignup.com/Race/MuttsandMarshmallows/Page-11]
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/MuttsandMarshmallows/Page/exhibitor]
SPECTATOR INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/MuttsandMarshmallows/Page/spectator]
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!
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 [https://www.muttsandmarshmallows.com/Race/MuttsandMarshmallows/Page-7]). 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 [email protected]. _
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:
*
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL 5K, 8K, AND FUN MILE RACE DISTANCES
*
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. _
*
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.
*
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
*
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._
*
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 [https://runsignup.com/Series/Fit-and-Able-Free-for-All].
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!
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!
Help us get to 500 participants (in-person or virtual 5K and 8K) and we will give _ONE MALE_ and _ONE FEMALE_ participant a _FREE YEAR_ of Fit & Able-owned races! That's a _FREE_ entry of your choice to each Fit & Able race - a nearly _$1,000 VALUE!
* Must be registered in the in-person or virtual 5K or 8K to be eligible to win. Random drawing after the in-person race._
Back by popular demand for the _12__TH_ YEAR, it won't be long before it's time to greet the New Year again with a Fun Mile 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 [https://spcawake.org]. Mutts & Marshmallows is also the first race of Fit & Able's annual Free-for-All Race Series.
IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/MuttsandMarshmallows/Page-7]
VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/MuttsandMarshmallows/Page-6]
COURSE MAPS [https://runsignup.com/Race/MuttsandMarshmallows/Page-11]
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/MuttsandMarshmallows/Page/exhibitor]
SPECTATOR INFORMATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/MuttsandMarshmallows/Page/spectator]
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!
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 [https://www.muttsandmarshmallows.com/Race/MuttsandMarshmallows/Page-7]). 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 [email protected]. _
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:
*
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL 5K, 8K, AND FUN MILE RACE DISTANCES
*
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. _
*
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.
*
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
*
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._
*
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 [https://runsignup.com/Series/Fit-and-Able-Free-for-All].
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!
Races
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Doggie Dash 8K
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 10th January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$48.70
A Mutts & Marshmallows mug and medal is included with registration (if registered by Dec. 28th). Dogs are welcome to participate with their owners in this event but must be registered using the Doggie Dash add-on. Kids 12 & Younger are NOT allowed to participate in this event. -
8k
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 10th January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$48.70
A Mutts & Marshmallows mug and medal is included with registration (if registered by Dec. 28th). Dogs are NOT allowed to participate with their owners in this event. Kids 12 & Younger are welcome to participate in this event. -
Doggie Dash 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 10th January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
A Mutts & Marshmallows mug and medal is included with registration (if registered by Dec. 28th). Dogs are welcome to participate with their owners in this event but must be registered using the Doggie Dash add-on. Kids 12 & Younger are NOT allowed to participate in this event. -
5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 10th January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
A Mutts & Marshmallows mug and medal is included with registration (if registered by Dec. 28th). Dogs are NOT allowed to participate with their owners in this event. Kids 12 & Younger are welcome to participate in this event. -
Fun Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 10th January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$27.50
A Mutts & Marshmallows mug and medal is included with registration (if registered by Dec. 28th). Dogs are NOT allowed to participate with their owners in this event. Kids 12 & Younger are welcome to participate in this event. -
Kids in Strollers
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 10th January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$6.30
Parents registered in either the 5K, 8K, or Fun Run races may push small children in a stroller. All participants must be registered and numbered to enter the course. PLEASE REGISTER THE CHILD UNDER THEIR OWN NAME AND BIRTHDATE, NOT A PARENT'S! * Kids in Strollers MAY NOT participate with parents in the Doggie 5K or Doggie Dash 8K. -
Virtual 8K
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
This is a VIRTUAL race! A Mutts & Marshmallows mug and medal is included with registration (if registered by Dec. 28th). -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
This is a VIRTUAL race! A Mutts & Marshmallows mug and medal is included with registration (if registered by Dec. 28th). -
Virtual Fun Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
This is a VIRTUAL race! A Mutts & Marshmallows mug and medal is included with registration (if registered by Dec. 28th). -
Exhibitor
Incl. $7.00 Fee
Sat 10th January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$107.00
Event vendor booth space only. Not race registration.
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