Run for the Rescues 5K
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Run for the Rescues 5K

Dahlonega, Georgia, United States View on map
Nov 14, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Lace Up Your Running Shoes and Help Shelter Animals!

Sign up for the first annual Run for the Rescues 5K, a fun event for the entire family to support Lumpkin County Animal Services in Dahlonega. Whether you're a seasoned runner or prefer a leisurely walk, this event welcomes participants of all fitness levels - and their four-legged companions!

Every registration fee and donation directly supports the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter, saving the lives of homeless, abused and abandoned animals in our community.

Your involvement helps provide:

  • Life-saving medical treatments
  • Spay/neuter services to prevent pet overpopulation
  • Daily care, food, shelter, and love for animals awaiting their forever homes
  • Community outreach and education programs

What You'll Enjoy:

  • A fun run/walk in scenic Dahlonega
  • The chance to win a dog/cat lovers gift basket in our raffle
  • The opportunity to earn a medal for your age group and overall man/woman
  • The chance to meet your new bestie at our on-site adoption event!

Run or Walk with Your Dog! 
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are encouraged!

Where: Cottrell Elementary School, 220 Pinetree Way, Dahlonega

When: Saturday, November 14, 9 am (Registration begins at 8:00 am)

Sign up today and be part of something bigger than a race - be part of a rescue mission that saves lives, one step at a time.

Proudly organized by Friends of Lumpkin County Shelter Animals

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run/Walk

Race day check-in begins at 8:00 AM at the Cottrell Elementary School, located at 220 Pinetree way in Dahlonega. Parking is available onsite. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are encouraged! There will be water available for both humans and dogs along the course, and cleanup bags will be available. Medals will be presented for overall winners and age group categories. We will be running come rain or shine! For questions about this race, please contact Savana Borchers or Diana Dunetz at friendsoflcsa@gmail.com.

Nov 14, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Virtual 5K

Nov 14, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Dahlonega, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 7.2° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 17.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 4.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 16.9°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
15.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
4.7mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
66.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 14, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 14, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 23m

The sun rises at 7:08 AM and sets at 5:32 PM local time (EST) in Dahlonega on November 14, 2026 — 10h 23m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 Dahlonega events

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