Pups & Pastries

Pups & Pastries Race Information

<h2 style="text-align:center"><strong>Supporting Second Chance Pet Adoptions</strong></h2> <p style="text-align:center"><b>Course Records - WakeMed Soccer Park<br />Set a NEW course record &amp; win a $10 gift code!</b><br /><b>5K - Male:</b> R. Lichtenwalner - 18:52 (2021)          <b>6.5 Mile - Male:</b> C. Holt - 42:18 (2021)<br /><b>5K - Female:</b> S. Warwick - 20:05 (2022)          <b>6.5 Mile - Female:</b> M. Cornwell - 49:04 (2024)</p> <h2 style="text-align:center"><b>RUN, WALK, ROLL, OR STROLL!</b></h2> <p style="text-align:center"><b>Help us get to 500 participants (in-person or virtual 5K and 6.5 Mile) and we will give <i>ONE MALE</i> and <i>ONE FEMALE</i> participant a <i>FREE YEAR</i> of Fit &amp; Able-owned races! That&#39;s a <i>FREE</i> entry of your choice to each Fit &amp; Able race - a nearly $1,000 VALUE!</b><br /><i><b>* Must be registered in the in-person or virtual 5K or 6.5 Mile to be eligible to win. Random drawing after the in-person race.</b></i></p> <p>Mutts &amp; Marshmallows was able to do so much for helping abandoned dogs that we wanted to have another dog-friendly event in the Triangle to support Second Chance Pet Adoptions. Plus, runners really enjoyed the opportunity to race with their four-legged friends and Pups &amp; Pastries is a fun way to help “combat animal homelessness&#34;</p> <h4 style="text-align:center"><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/PupsandPastries/Page-3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><b>IN-PERSON RACE INFORMATION</b></a><br /><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/PupsandPastries/Page-4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><b>VIRTUAL RACE INFORMATION</b></a><br /><a href="https://www.pupsandpastries.com/Race/PupsandPastries/Page-9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><b>COURSE MAPS</b></a><br /><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/PupsandPastries/Page/exhibitor" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>EXHIBITOR INFORMATION</strong></a><br /><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/PupsandPastries/Page/spectator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>SPECTATOR INFORMATION</strong></a></h4> <p>Fit &amp; Able loves family fitness and whose four-legged furry friend isn&#39;t part of the family? Dog owners are welcome to run with their pups in the Doggie Dash 5K and Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile! For only $10 per pup it will be happy trails for both runners and their dogs. AND, the full $10 dog fee goes to support Second Chance Pet Adoptions!</p> <h3 style="text-align:center"><b>Give An Animal a Second Chance to Find Love</b> </h3> <p>Second Chance Pet Adoptions is the oldest no-kill animal rescue organization in the Triangle and as of February 2021, over 15,000 lives have been saved by our staff and volunteers. Today, Second Chance operates out of a facility that holds 120 animals and welcomes over 3,500 visitors per year. All of these programs are enabled by the generous support of the community. With your help, every animal can get a second chance to find love! You can learn more about Second Chance Pet Adoption&#39;s great work here: <a href="https://www.secondchancenc.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.secondchancenc.org/</a> </p> <p>All races will have a mass start at 8:30 AM for the Doggie Dash 5K / Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile, 9:15 AM for the Fun Mile, and 9:30 AM for the regular 5K / 6.5 Mile and the course closes for all races at 11:00 AM (<a href="https://www.pupsandpastries.com/Race/PupsandPastries/Page-3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>In-person Race Day Schedule</strong></a>). Please consider your race pace when deciding which event to run. * <em>The Doggie Dash 5K / Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile races and regular 5K / 6.5 Mile races will run separately but have combined results and awards.</em> <em>** For any participants who feel they may need some extra time, please contact us at <strong><a href="mailto:info&#64;fitandable.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info&#64;fitandable.net</a></strong>. </em></p> <p><b>NEW RRCA INSURANCE GUIDELINES:</b> Only one dog per registered runner and dogs must remain on leashes at all times. You MUST register your dog in order for them to run with you. Dogs are ONLY allowed in the Doggie Dash 5K and Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile. Kids 12 &amp; Younger are NOT allowed in the Doggie Dash 5K or Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile.</p> <p style="text-align:center"><b>*** The Doggie Dash Dog Registration is an add-on you can select WHILE registering for the in-person Doggie Dash 5K or Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile or any virtual race. ***</b></p> <h5><b>WHAT&#39;S INCLUDED PUPS &amp; PASTRIES REGISTRATION:</b></h5> <ul><li> <h5><span style="color:#34495e">IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL 5K, 6.5 Mile, and Fun Mile race options</span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#34495e">Dog-friendly Doggie Dash 5K and Doggie Dash 6.5 Mile races too ($10 Doggie Dash fee goes to support the race mission) <i>* Kids 12 &amp; Under may only participate in the regular 5K, 8K, or Fun Mile races. Dogs may only join in the Doggie Dash races. </i></span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#34495e">Pups &amp; Pastries shirt and finishers medal included for all 5K and 6.5 Mile participants / finishers medal included for all Fun Mile participants (guaranteed if signed up by August 30th). Shirts available for purchase separately. </span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#34495e">Over $4,000 in potential in-person &amp; virtual Overall (Top 3 Male / Female), Age Group (Top 3 Male / Female), Picking Up the Pace, and New Course Record awards </span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#34495e">Great rewards and prizes you can earn by referring your friends and family to sign up with you or even recruiting them to race as a &#34;team&#34;! <i>* More details below.</i></span></h5> </li><li> <h5><span style="color:#34495e">Earn points for Fit &amp; Able&#39;s Free-for-All Race Series with your finish place, making a donation, or bringing a volunteer to help at the race to win big end-of-year prizes! Check out the current standings: </span><a href="https://runsignup.com/Series/Fit-and-Able-Free-for-All" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><b><span style="color:#34495e">Free-for-All Race Series</span></b></a></h5> </li></ul> <p>If you are interested in sponsoring Pups &amp; Pastries please email <b><a target="_blank">Info&#64;FitandAble.net</a></b> for more information!</p> <h2 style="text-align:center"><strong>We can&#39;t wait to see you at Pups &amp; Pastries!</strong></h2>