Wagfest Leashes and Laces 2 Mile Walk/Run
About this race
Grab your sneakers, leash up your best friend and join us for the inaugural Wagfest Leashes and Laces 2-Mile Walk/Run on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2:00pm!
The race will begin and end at Wagfest at Market Station in Albemarle, following the scenic Robert F. Snyder Greenway for a fun, family-friendly 2-mile course. Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual walker or simply looking for a great way to spend the afternoon with your pup, this event is for you! This is a non-timed event.
Choose your division:2-Legs Division: Register yourself and receive an official event T-shirt.
6-Legs Division: Bring your furry pal! Registration includes an official race T-shirt for you and a commemorative bandana for your 4-legged teammate.
After crossing the finish line, stick around and enjoy everything Wagfest has to offer, including pup cups, food vendors, games, live music, shopping and plenty of dog-friendly fun!
**All proceeds benefit the Stanly County Humane Society, helping local animals find the loving homes they deserve.
Whether you come on two legs or six, we can't wait to see you at the starting line!
Pick your distance
Running
2-Legs Division (Hooman Only)
This will include an event t-shirt
6-Legs Division (Hooman + Pupper)
This will include an event t-shirt and a bandana for your 4-legged friend
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Albemarle, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 7:12 PM local time (EDT) in Albemarle on September 26, 2026 — 12h 00m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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- Albemarle 5K Races 5 races
- Albemarle Running Calendar 2026 14 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 20 Albemarle events
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