Mushing Mutts Canicross Race and Dog Friendly 5k
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Holly Springs (2401 Grigsby Ave). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40 to $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after December 3.
Course and race notes
Welcome to the 2026 Mushing Mutts Canicross Race & Dog-Friendly 5K!
Join us on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in Holly Springs, NC for an unforgettable day of trail running, dog-powered fun, and community connection - now in its 3rd year, hosted by North Carolina Urban Mushing! Event Options:.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
To Saturday, December 19, 2026 · in 28 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$40 to $45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Dec 3 (in 26 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Mar 31, 2026
Race day in Holly Springs
Weather
56° / 35°F
Typical high and low for December 5.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cary, NC (5.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:09 AM – 5:02 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.5 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)2 within 3 mi4 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 4: Holiday Inn Express Holly Springs - Raleigh Area
About 17 min walk0.8 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 4: Hampton
About 23 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 4: Quality Inn
About 12 min drive4.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 4: Comfort Inn & Suites
About 13 min drive4.2 mi from the start
More places on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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