North Carolina · 8K · 5K · 1 Mile
Mutts & Marshmallows
Mutts & Marshmallows is a 8K, 5K and 1 Mile event held in Cary, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027. About 840 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 9, 2027
- Location
- Cary, NC
- Field size
- ~840 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Location
- Cary, North Carolina
- Distances
- 8K, 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 840 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
About the Mutts & Marshmallows
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 ge…
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Mutts & Marshmallows: common questions
- When is the Mutts & Marshmallows?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027.
- Where is the Mutts & Marshmallows held?
- In Cary, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Mutts & Marshmallows offer?
- 8K, 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Mutts & Marshmallows?
- About 840 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Mutts & Marshmallows?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Mutts & Marshmallows?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Mutts & Marshmallows start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
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