Racing for Rescues
About this race
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Wake Med Soccer Park, Cary NC
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The 2026 Racing for Rescues event features:
• A timed 5K race with prizes for fastest runners in their age categories both WITH and WITHOUT dogs
• A separate one-mile walking course for people (and their dogs!) who prefer to take it easy
• A special event t-shirt
• NEW THIS YEAR a fun costume contest for people and their pets -- open to everyone! Several prizes available!
• An amazing raffle prize! (need not be present to win)
• Complimentary snacks and beverages to help you power up and cool down
• A vendor village catering to pet owners and athletes alike, including a "Make Your Own" Dog Treat bar
Join fellow runners on May 5, 2024 for the Racing for Rescues. It's a fantastic 5K, 2.4K featuring a flat and fast course in Cary.
Pick your distance
Running
Timed 5K without dogs
Timed 5K with dogs
Walking
Fun walk (dog-friendly)
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Cary in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Cary
Racing for Rescues takes place in Cary, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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