Run for the Rescues 5K
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Dahlonega, Georgia
- Price $25.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the inaugural Run for the Rescues 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in the charming town of Dahlonega, Lumpkin County! This exciting event is perfect for families and animal lovers alike, as it supports the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter. Whether you're an experienced runner or prefer a leisurely stroll, all fitness levels are welcome to join in the fun, along with your well-behaved, leashed dogs!
By participating in the Run for the Rescues, you'll be making a significant difference in the lives of homeless, abused, and abandoned animals in our community. Every registration fee and donation directly benefits the shelter, helping to provide essential medical treatments, spay/neuter services, daily care, and outreach programs. Gather your friends and family for this heartwarming event, which kicks off at 9 am in front of the Lumpkin County Visitors Center. Sign up today and be part of a mission that saves lives, one step at a time!
By participating in the Run for the Rescues, you'll be making a significant difference in the lives of homeless, abused, and abandoned animals in our community. Every registration fee and donation directly benefits the shelter, helping to provide essential medical treatments, spay/neuter services, daily care, and outreach programs. Gather your friends and family for this heartwarming event, which kicks off at 9 am in front of the Lumpkin County Visitors Center. Sign up today and be part of a mission that saves lives, one step at a time!
Organiser's Description
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 the LUMPKIN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER 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
BRING YOUR DOG!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
WHERE: Register in front of the Lumpkin County Visitors Center, 13 S Park St., #1220, Downtown Dahlonega
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 9 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_
Sign up for the first annual RUN FOR THE RESCUES 5K, a fun event for the entire family to support the LUMPKIN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER 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
BRING YOUR DOG!
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
WHERE: Register in front of the Lumpkin County Visitors Center, 13 S Park St., #1220, Downtown Dahlonega
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 9 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_
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Sat 15th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$25.00
Race day check-in begins at 9:00 AM outside of the Lumpkin County Visitors Center, 13 S Park St., #1220, in downtown Dahlonega. Parking is available around the downtown area. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. 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 [email protected]. -
Virtual 5K
$25.00
Run for the Rescues 5K
