Pups & Pastries
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Event overview
Pups & Pastries takes place on September 12, 2026, in Cary, North Carolina (201 Soccer Park Drive). The event supports Second Chance Pet Adoptions. It is organized by Fit & Able Productions and includes both in-person and virtual options for several distances. Course records at WakeMed Soccer Park include a 5K time of 18:52 (2021), a 6.5 mile time of 42:18 (2021), a female 5K time of 20:05 (2022), and a female 6.5 mile time of 49:04 (2024).
Race program and key details
- Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile
- 6.5 Mile
- Doggie Dash 5K
- 5K
- Virtual 6.5 Mile
- Virtual 5K
- Fun Mile
- Kids in Strollers
- Virtual Fun Mile
- Exhibitor space
Dogs are allowed only in the Doggie Dash 5K and Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile. Only one dog per registered runner is permitted, dogs must remain on leashes, and dogs must be registered (a $10 dog registration fee is designated to support Second Chance Pet Adoptions). Kids 12 and younger are not allowed in the Doggie Dash races.
Shirts and medals are included for in-person and virtual 5K and 6.5 mile entries; a finishers medal is included for the Fun Mile (shirts guaranteed for those signed up by August 30). Virtual entries list shipping for shirt and medal. Registration for virtual events and Kids in Strollers closes September 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. RaceJoy will provide live phone tracking and GPS progress features. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
