SNIPSA 17th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog
- Date Sat 28th September 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location San Antonio, Texas
- Price $25.00 - $40.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the SNIPSA 17th Annual Race for the Rescues, taking place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in beautiful San Antonio, Bexar County! This vibrant charity event features a pet-friendly 5K run/walk, allowing participants to join in the fun solo, with their beloved dogs, or as part of a team. Starting at the Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, the semi-challenging course promises a fantastic day out while raising crucial funds to support the spay/neuter outreach and veterinary care for homeless animals in our community.
Whether you're a competitive runner or just looking for a leisurely stroll with friends and family, there's something for everyone. Registration is open for various categories, including individual and team entries, with special pricing for children. Plus, participants can earn medals in multiple award categories, making the race an exciting and rewarding experience. Mark your calendars and join us for a day that celebrates our furry friends and supports a great cause!
Whether you're a competitive runner or just looking for a leisurely stroll with friends and family, there's something for everyone. Registration is open for various categories, including individual and team entries, with special pricing for children. Plus, participants can earn medals in multiple award categories, making the race an exciting and rewarding experience. Mark your calendars and join us for a day that celebrates our furry friends and supports a great cause!
Organiser's Description
READY... SET... RACE!!!
THIS IMPORTANT CHARITY EVENT IS SNIPSAS LARGEST FUNDRAISER TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF HOMELESS DOGS AND CATS IN OUR AREA. RACE FOR THE RESCUES IS A PET-FRIENDLY 5K COURSE BEGINNING AT THE ALAMO HEIGHTS SWIMMING POOL IN SAN ANTONIO. YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO RUN/WALK THE RACE BY YOURSELF, WITH YOUR DOG(S) OR IN A TEAM. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE SUPPORT SNIPSAS SPAY/NEUTER OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE VETERINARY CARE FOR OUR RESCUE ANIMALS. WE INVITE YOU TO BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND - OF COURSE - YOUR DOG!
COURSE:
Alamo Heights Swimming Pool
250 Viesca, San Antonio, TX 78209
The race course is semi-challenging around Alamo Heights area. View the race course HERE. [https://snipsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/race-course-2022.pdf]
PRE-REGISTRATION
Pre-register online at snipsa.org and runsignup.com
PACKET PICK-UP
September 27, 2024
12:00 noon - 7:00 pm
SNIPSA Office
4216 McCullough Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
EVENT FEES*:
5K Individual Run for Competitive Runners without Dogs $40
5k Individual Walk/Run $40 (with or without dogs)
5K Children Walk/Run $25
5K Team Entry (10 person minimum) Walk/Run $35
*No refunds. 100% of proceeds will be used to fund animal medical needs.
TEAMS Once you reach the minimum of 10 runners, you will get a $5 refund. This is to ensure that you have a minimum of 10 runners per team.
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM:
1. Pick your event
2. If you are creating a group choose create a group/team
3. If you are joining a team, choose join an existing team" and find the name of the team you want to join
4. Click continue and fill the rest of the info.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
Awards will be in the form of medals (gold, silver, bronze) given for:
* 1st Overall M/F
* Top 3 M/F w/dog (runner and dog must run and cross the finish line together)
* 1st Master (over 50) M/F
* Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (Individual 5K only): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.
*All awards will be based on chip time. Winners are not eligible for multiple awards.
THIS IMPORTANT CHARITY EVENT IS SNIPSAS LARGEST FUNDRAISER TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF HOMELESS DOGS AND CATS IN OUR AREA. RACE FOR THE RESCUES IS A PET-FRIENDLY 5K COURSE BEGINNING AT THE ALAMO HEIGHTS SWIMMING POOL IN SAN ANTONIO. YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO RUN/WALK THE RACE BY YOURSELF, WITH YOUR DOG(S) OR IN A TEAM. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE SUPPORT SNIPSAS SPAY/NEUTER OUTREACH IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE VETERINARY CARE FOR OUR RESCUE ANIMALS. WE INVITE YOU TO BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND - OF COURSE - YOUR DOG!
COURSE:
Alamo Heights Swimming Pool
250 Viesca, San Antonio, TX 78209
The race course is semi-challenging around Alamo Heights area. View the race course HERE. [https://snipsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/race-course-2022.pdf]
PRE-REGISTRATION
Pre-register online at snipsa.org and runsignup.com
PACKET PICK-UP
September 27, 2024
12:00 noon - 7:00 pm
SNIPSA Office
4216 McCullough Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
EVENT FEES*:
5K Individual Run for Competitive Runners without Dogs $40
5k Individual Walk/Run $40 (with or without dogs)
5K Children Walk/Run $25
5K Team Entry (10 person minimum) Walk/Run $35
*No refunds. 100% of proceeds will be used to fund animal medical needs.
TEAMS Once you reach the minimum of 10 runners, you will get a $5 refund. This is to ensure that you have a minimum of 10 runners per team.
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM:
1. Pick your event
2. If you are creating a group choose create a group/team
3. If you are joining a team, choose join an existing team" and find the name of the team you want to join
4. Click continue and fill the rest of the info.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
Awards will be in the form of medals (gold, silver, bronze) given for:
* 1st Overall M/F
* Top 3 M/F w/dog (runner and dog must run and cross the finish line together)
* 1st Master (over 50) M/F
* Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (Individual 5K only): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.
*All awards will be based on chip time. Winners are not eligible for multiple awards.
Races
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5K Individual Run for Competitive Runners Without Dogs
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 28th September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$40.00
CLOSEDThe race course is semi-challenging around Alamo Heights area. You may join us on Saturday to run the course in person, or you may run the 5K on a course of your choice (virtually) and submit your time. Please note, runners must complete the course in person, at the Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, to be eligible for awards. View the race course HERE. -
5K Individual Run With or Without Dogs
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 28th September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$40.00
CLOSEDThe race course is semi-challenging around Alamo Heights area. You may join us on Saturday to run the course in person, or you may run the 5K on a course of your choice (virtually) and submit your time. Please note, runners must complete the course in person, at the Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, to be eligible for awards. View the race course HERE. -
5K Children Walk/Run Under 14 Yrs With Dogs
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 28th September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$25.00
CLOSEDThe race course is semi-challenging around Alamo Heights area. You may join us on Saturday to run the course in person, or you may run the 5K on a course of your choice (virtually) and submit your time. Please note, runners must complete the course in person, at the Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, to be eligible for awards. View the race course HERE. -
5K Children Walk/Run Under 14 Yrs Without Dogs
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 28th September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$25.00
CLOSEDThe race course is semi-challenging around Alamo Heights area. You may join us on Saturday to run the course in person, or you may run the 5K on a course of your choice (virtually) and submit your time. Please note, runners must complete the course in person, at the Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, to be eligible for awards. View the race course HERE.
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