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
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 9.
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
