Tails & Trails 5K
About the Event
Join us for our third annual Tails & Trails 5K! The race is open to participants of all ages and will kick off with a Cat Walk 1K at 10am (dogs and cats are welcome in both races). The 5K race begins at 10:30am and will take runners along Independence Oaks’ beautiful trails. A family fun zone and other activities for participants to enjoy will be on site for the duration of the race along with local animal businesses such as markets, groomers and more!
Our event is working to raise funds through donations for two amazing animal rescues this year: Great Lakes Dog Rescue and Teachers Pet
Donations can also be made to Great Lakes Dog Rescue whose mission is to rescue well-tempered, adoptable dogs from animal control facilities and from owner-surrenders and provide them shelter and medical care until they are adopted. They are committed to educating and assisting the community in responsible pet ownership.
Donations can also be made to Teachers Pet which is a 501(c)3 that facilitates animal assisted interventions for the benefit of vulnerable populations, including but not limited to adjudicated and at-risk youth. Pairing together with harder-to-adopt, local area shelter dogs, they strive to provide therapeutic gains, vocational training, and empowerment in order to build stronger communities and improve dog adoptability.
The race is open to both walkers and runners or all ages. Dogs or cats are welcome to race with their owner as long as they have a current license and are kept on a 6 foot leash. Please keep control of your pet at all times.
Join fellow runners on August 16, 2026 for the Tails & Trails 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Clarkston.
Races Offered
Running
Tails & Trails 5K
All participants will receive a race medal. In the event that we run out of medals, one will be mailed to you after the race. T-shirts will be given out while supplies last!
Cat Walk 1K
Have the kids join in on the action by participating in the 1K prior to the start of the official race. All participants will receive a race medal. In the event that we run out of medals, one will be mailed to you after the race.
About Clarkston
Tails & Trails 5K takes place in Clarkston, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
