Amberly Sugar Rush takes place on October 31, 2026, in Cary, North Carolina, at 1075 Residents Club Drive. The event offers three distance options: 1 mile, 3 miles, and 5 miles, with a typical start time of 9:15 AM. Entry fees range from $5 to $100 depending on the distance and registration timing. If you can't make it to the venue, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule. This Halloween-themed race is suitable for runners of varying fitness levels and provides flexible participation methods for endurance athletes traveling to the area.
From the Race Organizer
Course Records - Amberly Club House Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code! 3 Mile - Male: H. Noel - 16:36 (2020) 5 Mile - Male: S. Montclair - 24:48 (2020) 3 Mile - Female: G. Helfrich - 20:03 (2023) 5 Mile - Female: L.A. Taylor - 38:16 (2020) RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Every year Amberly hosts a race through our beautiful neighborhood to raise money to support a local nonprofit organization that serves our community selected by the Amberly Community Service Club. This year they chose Special Olympics North Carolina! PLUS because we're racing on Halloween we're giving away some great prizes for Best Costume and Best Family Costume! IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION COURSE MAPS EXHIBITOR INFORMATION SPECTATOR INFORMATION Support Special Olympics North Carolina today and give the power of sport to an athlete. Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded Special Olympics with a vision that individuals with intellectual disabilities were far more capable in sports and physical activity than many experts believed possible. Athletes in North Carolina are never charged to participate due to the generous support from individuals, businesses, foundations, and civic groups helps fund the training facilities, equipment, transportation, and coaches key to every athlete’s experiences. Their Mission: To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. All races will have a mass start at 9:00 AM for the Fun Mile and 9:15 for the 3 Mile / 5 Mile and the course closes for all races at 10:45 AM ( In-person Race Day Schedule ). Please consider your race pace when deciding which event to run. * For any participants who feel they may need some extra time, please contact us at info@fitandable.net . WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH SUGAR RUSH REGISTRATION: IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 3 Mile, 5 Mile, and Fun Mile race options Sugar Rush shirt and finishers gift included for all 3 Mile and 5 Mile participants / finishers gift included for all Fun Mile participants (guaranteed if signed up by October 18th). Shirts available for purchase separately. Over $4,000 in potential in-person & virtual Overall (Top 3 Male / Female), Age Group (Top 3 Male / Female), Picking Up the Pace, and 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 If you are interested in sponsoring the Sugar Rush please email Info@FitandAble.net for more information! We can't wait to see you at the Sugar Rush!
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 31.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Cary, NC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Amberly Sugar Rush 2026 — Cary, NC takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in Cary, North Carolina.
Where is Amberly Sugar Rush 2026 — Cary, NC held?
Amberly Sugar Rush 2026 — Cary, NC is held at 1075 Residents Club Drive in Cary, North Carolina.
Where can I find hotels near Amberly Sugar Rush 2026 — Cary, NC?
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