SNIPSA 19th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location San Antonio, Texas
- Price $28.25 - $43.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the 19th Annual Race for the Rescues, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in beautiful San Antonio, Bexar. This exciting 5K Run/Walk invites you to bring your furry friends along as you help raise awareness and funds for homeless dogs and cats in the community. Starting at the Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, participants can choose to run or walk individually, with their dogs, or as part of a team, making it a perfect family-friendly event.
With all proceeds directly supporting essential spay/neuter outreach and veterinary care for rescue animals, your participation makes a real difference! The race course offers a semi-challenging route around the scenic Alamo Heights area, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for everyone involved. Registration is open online, and participants can pick up their race packets on September 25, 2026. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and furry friends while competing for awards in various categories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a noble cause while enjoying a day outdoors!
With all proceeds directly supporting essential spay/neuter outreach and veterinary care for rescue animals, your participation makes a real difference! The race course offers a semi-challenging route around the scenic Alamo Heights area, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for everyone involved. Registration is open online, and participants can pick up their race packets on September 25, 2026. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and furry friends while competing for awards in various categories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a noble cause while enjoying a day outdoors!
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 25, 2026
12:00 noon - 7:00 P.M.
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 25, 2026
12:00 noon - 7:00 P.M.
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
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$43.50
The 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
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$43.50
The 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
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$28.25
The 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
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$28.25
The 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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Alamo Heights Swimming Pool, 250 Viesca St., San Antonio, 78209, TX, United States
SNIPSA 19th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog
