Amberly Sugar Rush

OCT
31
2026
The Amberly Sugar Rush is a Halloween-day community run in Cary, supporting Special Olympics North Carolina. It features 5 Mile, 3 Mile, and Fun Mile races, both in-person and virtual, with costume contests and prizes. Registration includes a shirt and finisher's gift.
Sat 31 Oct 2026
5 miles 3 miles

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Amberly Sugar Rush

The Amberly Sugar Rush is a community run in Cary, North Carolina. The event takes place on October 31 and features several race distances, including in-person and virtual options.

Events

The race offers the following events:

  • 5 Mile
  • 3 Mile
  • Fun Mile
  • Kids in Strollers (for children aged 4 and under)
  • Virtual 5 Mile
  • Virtual 3 Mile
  • Virtual Fun Mile
  • Exhibitor

Event Details

The event is hosted annually by the Amberly neighborhood to raise money for a local nonprofit organization, selected by the Amberly Community Service Club. In the current year, the beneficiary is Special Olympics North Carolina. There is a costume contest for Best Costume and Best Family Costume.

Course records are recognized for the 3 Mile and 5 Mile distances, and participants who set a new course record can win a $10 gift code. The event also features a prize drawing: if 500 participants are reached for the in-person or virtual 3 Mile or 5 Mile events, one male and one female participant will win a free year of entry to all races owned by the organizer.

A shirt and finisher's gift are included with registration for the 3 Mile, 5 Mile, and Fun Mile events, guaranteed for those who sign up by October 18. There are also various awards, including overall, age group, and pace-based prizes. Participants can earn rewards by referring friends, forming teams, or fundraising for participating charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 mi
5 Mile
3 mi
3 Mile
Fun Mile
Virtual Fun Mile
Kids in Strollers
Virtual 5 Mile
Virtual 3 Mile