Halloween morning on the roads and greenways of Amberly, with prizes for the best costumes.
On Halloween morning, we take over the roads and greenways of the Amberly neighborhood in Cary. Pick the 5 Mile, the 3 Mile, or the Fun Mile. Run it, walk it, or do the whole thing in costume. It's Halloween, after all.
The race supports Special Olympics North Carolina this year, chosen by the Amberly Community Service Club.
7:30 to 8:30 AM: Race-day registration
7:30 to 8:45 AM: Packet pickup and check-in
9:00 AM: Fun Mile starts
9:15 AM: 3 Mile and 5 Mile start
10:45 AM: Course closes
Check-in is at the Amberly Club House. The course closes at 10:45 AM for everyone, so keep your pace in mind when you pick a distance. Times can shift for weather or safety, and the email we send the week before has the final word.
This schedule is from the 2026 race and is shown for illustration only. Details for the 2027 race are coming soon.
Park in the club house lower lot
Amberly Club House, 1075 Residents Club Drive, Cary, NC 27519. Turn into the lower parking lot off Yates Store Road. The entrance is partly blocked off from 5:00 AM and closes completely at 8:45 AM.
More parking nearby
There's parking in the shopping center across the roundabout from the club house, plus street parking on some nearby streets. Watch the signs.
Carpool if you can
Parking is limited, so share a ride or get dropped off if that works for you.
The Sugar Rush heads out on the roads, trails, and greenways of the Amberly neighborhood. How it feels underfoot depends on the weather in the days before the race.
Water on the course, near the finish, and at the registration and refreshment area
Athletic trainer at the medical tent near the finish
Chip timing for everyone, with live results a few minutes after you cross the line
The course isn't USATF certified, and please bear in mind that GPS tracking apps are not suitable for measuring course distances accurately. The course maps include elevation data if you'd like a look before race day.
A Sugar Rush shirt and finishers gift
For every 3 Mile and 5 Mile runner, in person or virtual. Fun Mile runners get a finishers gift. Shirts and gifts go out while supplies last.
Over $4,000 in potential awards
Top 3 men and women overall, top 3 in every age group, Picking Up the Pace awards for runners who beat their pace from one of our last two races, and a $10 gift code for any new course record. The Fun Mile has its own overall and age-group awards.
Costume prizes
It's Halloween, so we're giving prizes for Best Costume and Best Family Costume.
Fit & Able Free-for-All Series points
This race earns you points toward end-of-year prizes.
Referral and team rewards
Bring friends along or build a team, and you can earn back the early bird price, plus Fit & Able credit. These rewards are for the in-person 3 Mile and 5 Mile. Details are on the registration page.
Sign up for the virtual race if you already know you can’t be there on race day. Or, if you’re registered for the in-person race and your plans change, email info@fitandable.net at least 48 hours before the race and we’ll switch you to virtual.
Run your 5 Mile, 3 Mile, or Fun Mile anywhere between October 24 at 6:00 AM and October 31 at 6:00 PM: around the neighborhood, on a greenway, even around the living room.
Submit your time online during that window (RaceJoy can do it for you). Your shirt and finishers gift (just the gift for the Fun Mile) ship to any US address the week after the race, shipping included, once your result is in. You can also pick up your packet at the in-person race. Top 3 overall and age-group finishers win Fit & Able gift codes.
Set a new one and win a $10 gift code.
3 Mile Male: H. Noel, 16:36 (2020)
3 Mile Female: G. Helfrich, 20:03 (2023)
5 Mile Male: S. Montclair, 24:48 (2020)
5 Mile Female: A. Landen, 37:39 (2025)
Every year the Amberly Community Service Club picks a local nonprofit for the Sugar Rush to support, and this year they chose Special Olympics North Carolina.
Special Olympics North Carolina offers year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Athletes never pay to take part, thanks to support from people, businesses, foundations, and civic groups.
Can I run in costume?
Please do. It's Halloween morning, and there are prizes for Best Costume and Best Family Costume.
Can I bring my dog or my bike?
Not to this one. Dogs and bikes aren't allowed on the Sugar Rush course. We also strongly suggest leaving the headphones at home so you can hear course instructions.
Can my little one ride along in a stroller?
Yes. Kids 4 and under can join through the Kids in Strollers registration, and that includes little ones you carry. They need their own registration and bib, a parent registered in the 3 Mile, 5 Mile, or Fun Mile, and a proper buckle. A helmet is a good idea too.
When and where do I pick up my packet?
On race day only, at the Amberly Club House. Bring a photo ID (a picture of it on your phone works). You can pick up a friend's packet if you have a photo of their ID. Anything not picked up on race day can't be shipped or refunded.
Can I sign up on race day?
Yes, from 7:30 to 8:30 AM at the club house. We take cash, checks, and cards. Online registration closes October 29 at 9 PM.
When will results, photos, and awards be ready?
Live results post a few minutes after you finish, and final results and race photos are emailed after the race. RunSignUp tags photos to your bib number, so keep your bib on the front. There's no awards ceremony on race day. Awards are ready the week after, to pick up at Fleet Feet Morrisville or by email. Results are final for awards at 9 AM the Monday after the race, and age groups go by your age on December 31.
Can my family come and cheer?
Please do. Spectators are welcome along the course and outside the finish chute fencing. Check-in and the start and finish areas are for runners only. The course runs past people's homes, so please respect the yards along the way, and please leave drones at home.
What if I need extra time or an accommodation?
Every Fit & Able race is open to anyone, of any age, skill level, or ability. If you might need extra time, email info@fitandable.net. For an accommodation, please reach out at least a month before race day so we can work out what's possible.
More answers on our Event FAQ page.
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