Mutts & Marshmallows
Updated
Saturday, January 9, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Cary (201 Soccer Park Dr.). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 8K. Entry from $30 to $50; the 8K goes from $50 to $55 after January 7.
Course and race notes
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!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 9
2027 · in 63 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
1 mile5K8K
Price
$30 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
8K goes up after Thu Jan 7 (in 61 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Jan 8 (in 62 days)
Opened Dec 17, 2024
Race day in Cary
Weather
52° / 32°F
Typical high and low for January 9, with a 27% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Raleigh State Univ, NC (3.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:25 AM – 5:17 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
27 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Gym Tacos Food Truck restaurant0.3 mi
- Bojangles' quick bite0.4 mi
- Superica restaurant0.5 mi
- Brewery Bhavana restaurant0.5 mi
9 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 8
Where to stay
4 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)20 within 3 mi35 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 9 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Wingate by Wyndham State Arena Raleigh/Cary
About 12 min walk0.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Home2 Suites Raleigh State Arena
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hyatt Place Raleigh West
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Raleigh
About 27 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.