Tails & Trails 5K
- Date Sun 16th August 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Clarkston, Michigan
- Price $15.00 - $25.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and furry companionship at the third annual Tails & Trails 5K on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in the picturesque Clarkston, Oakland! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to join in on the action, starting with a delightful CAT WALK 1K at 10 AM, followed by the thrilling 5K race kicking off at 10:30 AM. Both races welcome your beloved pets, so bring your dogs and cats along for a memorable day on the beautiful trails of Independence Oaks.
In addition to the races, there will be a family fun zone and plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained throughout the day. Local animal businesses, including markets and groomers, will showcase their offerings, making it a fantastic community event. This year, Tails & Trails is dedicated to raising funds for two incredible organizations: Great Lakes Dog Rescue and Teachers Pet. Whether you're walking or running, you’ll be supporting a great cause while enjoying a day filled with joy, exercise, and the love of animals. Don’t miss out on this pawsome opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our furry friends!
In addition to the races, there will be a family fun zone and plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained throughout the day. Local animal businesses, including markets and groomers, will showcase their offerings, making it a fantastic community event. This year, Tails & Trails is dedicated to raising funds for two incredible organizations: Great Lakes Dog Rescue and Teachers Pet. Whether you're walking or running, you’ll be supporting a great cause while enjoying a day filled with joy, exercise, and the love of animals. Don’t miss out on this pawsome opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our furry friends!
Organiser's Description
Join us for our third annual Tails & Trails 5K! The race is open to participants of all ages and will kick off with a CAT WALK 1K AT 10AM (dogs and cats are welcome in both races). The 5K RACE BEGINS AT 10:30AM 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!
OUR EVENT IS WORKING TO RAISE FUNDS THROUGH DONATIONS FOR AN AMAZING ANIMAL RESCUE THIS YEAR: GREAT LAKES DOG RESCUE AND TEACHERS PET
Donations can also be made to Great Lakes Dog Rescue whose mission is to rescue well-tempered, adoptable dogs from animal control facilities and from owner-surrenders and provide them shelter and medical care until they are adopted. They are committed to educating and assisting the community in responsible pet ownership.
Donations can also be made to Teachers Pet which is a 501(c)3 that facilitates animal assisted interventions for the benefit of vulnerable populations, including but not limited to adjudicated and at-risk youth. Pairing together with harder-to-adopt, local area shelter dogs, they strive to provide therapeutic gains, vocational training, and empowerment in order to build stronger communities and improve dog adoptability.
THE RACE IS OPEN TO BOTH WALKERS AND RUNNERS OR ALL AGES. 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 PET AT ALL TIMES.
OUR EVENT IS WORKING TO RAISE FUNDS THROUGH DONATIONS FOR AN AMAZING ANIMAL RESCUE THIS YEAR: GREAT LAKES DOG RESCUE AND TEACHERS PET
Donations can also be made to Great Lakes Dog Rescue whose mission is to rescue well-tempered, adoptable dogs from animal control facilities and from owner-surrenders and provide them shelter and medical care until they are adopted. They are committed to educating and assisting the community in responsible pet ownership.
Donations can also be made to Teachers Pet which is a 501(c)3 that facilitates animal assisted interventions for the benefit of vulnerable populations, including but not limited to adjudicated and at-risk youth. Pairing together with harder-to-adopt, local area shelter dogs, they strive to provide therapeutic gains, vocational training, and empowerment in order to build stronger communities and improve dog adoptability.
THE RACE IS OPEN TO BOTH WALKERS AND RUNNERS OR ALL AGES. 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 PET AT ALL TIMES.
Races
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Tails & Trails 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 16th August 2026 (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 16th August 2026 (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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9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston, 48348, MI, United States
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