Tails & Trails 5K
- Date Sun 17th August 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Clarkston, Michigan
- Price $15.00 - $25.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a pawsitively wonderful day at the Tails & Trails 5K, happening on Sunday, August 17th, 2025, in the scenic Independence Oaks park in Clarkston, Oakland! This exciting event is perfect for both walkers and runners, and it welcomes your furry friends too. Participants can enjoy a leisurely Cat Walk 1K, followed by the main 5K race that showcases the beautiful trails of Independence Oaks.
The Tails & Trails 5K is not just about fitness; it's a heartwarming initiative to support the Do Only Good Animal Rescue, a dedicated nonprofit that helps dogs at the Oakland County Animal Shelter. With donations encouraged in the form of pet food, treats, and toys, your participation directly contributes to the well-being of over 4,000 animals each year. Bring the whole family and enjoy a variety of activities and local animal businesses at the family fun zone. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to combine fitness and philanthropy in a fun-filled day that celebrates our beloved pets!
The Tails & Trails 5K is not just about fitness; it's a heartwarming initiative to support the Do Only Good Animal Rescue, a dedicated nonprofit that helps dogs at the Oakland County Animal Shelter. With donations encouraged in the form of pet food, treats, and toys, your participation directly contributes to the well-being of over 4,000 animals each year. Bring the whole family and enjoy a variety of activities and local animal businesses at the family fun zone. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to combine fitness and philanthropy in a fun-filled day that celebrates our beloved pets!
Organiser's Description
Join us for our second annual Tails & Trails 5K! The event, which will take place at Independence Oaks, OCPs largest park, and will raise money for the non-profit Do Only Good Animal Rescue which helps to supports dogs at the Oakland County Animal Shelter.
The race is open to both walkers and runners. 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 dog at all times.
Donations can be made to Do Only Good Animal Rescue, a foster-based local nonprofit, facilitates the adoption of dogs at the Oakland County Animal Shelter. They provide shelter and care for over 4,000 animals each year and work hard to either reunite them with their owners or to find new, loving homes. Please consider donating to them via this website or on race day in the form of animal food, treats and toys.
The Tails and Trails 5K is open to participants of all ages and will kick off with a Cat Walk 1K (dogs and cats are welcome in both races). The 5K race begins a half hour later 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!
The race is open to both walkers and runners. 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 dog at all times.
Donations can be made to Do Only Good Animal Rescue, a foster-based local nonprofit, facilitates the adoption of dogs at the Oakland County Animal Shelter. They provide shelter and care for over 4,000 animals each year and work hard to either reunite them with their owners or to find new, loving homes. Please consider donating to them via this website or on race day in the form of animal food, treats and toys.
The Tails and Trails 5K is open to participants of all ages and will kick off with a Cat Walk 1K (dogs and cats are welcome in both races). The 5K race begins a half hour later 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!
Races
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Tails & Trails 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 17th August 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$25.00
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
Sun 17th August 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$15.00
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.
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