Pups & Pastries 2026 — Cary, NC

Date
September 12, 2026
Location
Cary, NC
Venue
201 Soccer Park Drive
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$5.00 – $100.00
Events
Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile, 6.5 Mile, Doggie Dash 5K, 5K, Fun Mile, Kids in Strollers
Includes
Pups & Pastries Shirt
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Supporting Second Chance Pet Adoptions Course Records - WakeMed Soccer Park Set a NEW course record & win a $10 gift code! 5K - Male: R. Lichtenwalner - 18:52 (2021) 6.5 Mile - Male: C. Holt - 42:18 (2021) 5K - Female: S. Warwick - 20:05 (2022) 6.5 Mile - Female: M. Cornwell - 49:04 (2024) RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL! Mutts & Marshmallows was able to do so much for helping abandoned dogs that we wanted to have another dog-friendly event in the Triangle to support Second Chance Pet Adoptions. Plus, runners really enjoyed the opportunity to race with their four-legged friends and Pups & Pastries is a fun way to help “combat animal homelessness" 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 6.5 Mile! For only $10 per pup it will be happy trails for both r

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