Pups & Pastries

Pups & Pastries - In-Person Race Sep. 12, 2026 OR Virtual Race Sep. 5 - 12, 2025

Join us for the Pups & Pastries event, a fun-filled day for runners and their furry companions. This event supports Second Chance Pet Adoptions, a no-kill animal rescue organization.

In-Person Race Information

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Location: Cary, NC 27511
• Address: 201 Soccer Park Drive Cary NC US - 27511
• Start Times: Doggie Dash 5K / Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile at 8:30 AM, Fun Mile at 9:15 AM, Regular 5K / 6.5 Mile at 9:30 AM. Course closes at 11:00 AM.
• Dog Participation: Dogs are welcome in the Doggie Dash 5K and Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile for a $10 fee per pup, which goes directly to Second Chance Pet Adoptions. Dogs must be on leashes and registered. Kids 12 & Younger are NOT allowed in the Doggie Dash races.
• What's Included: Shirt and finisher's medal for 5K and 6.5 Mile participants (guaranteed if signed up by August 30th). Fun Mile participants receive a finisher's medal.

Virtual Race Information

• Race Dates: September 5 - 12, 2025
• Available Races: Virtual 6.5 Mile, Virtual 5K, Virtual Fun Mile.
• What's Included: Shirt and finisher's medal for 5K and 6.5 Mile participants. Finisher's medal for Fun Mile participants. Shipping is included.

Event Details & Support

• Beneficiary: Second Chance Pet Adoptions
• Awards: Over $4,000 in potential awards for Overall, Age Group, Picking Up the Pace, and New Course Record.
• Referral & Team Rewards: Earn discounts and swag by referring friends or forming a team.
• Fit & Able Race Series: Earn points for the Free-for-All Race Series.

Note: This event is part of a larger series of races organized by Fit & Able Productions.