Wag & Walk 5K to Benefit the Etowah Valley Humane Society
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cartersville, Georgia
- Price $33.94
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 7th Annual Wag & Walk 5K on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, in Cartersville, Bartow, at the beautiful Sam Smith Park! This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 AM and promises a fun-filled morning while supporting the Etowah Valley Humane Society. Runners and their furry companions are welcome to enjoy this scenic and fast course that winds around the picturesque Milam Farm property.
Registration is just $30 until April 27th, 2026, ensuring you receive your T-shirt in your chosen size, while race day registration is available for $40. This USATF-certified 5K is not only a great way to get active but also qualifies for the prestigious Peachtree Road Race. With plenty of awards up for grabs in various age categories, this event is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to participate, whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker. So, grab your leash and get ready to make a difference for a great cause—join us rain or shine for a memorable day of fun, fitness, and furry friends!
Registration is just $30 until April 27th, 2026, ensuring you receive your T-shirt in your chosen size, while race day registration is available for $40. This USATF-certified 5K is not only a great way to get active but also qualifies for the prestigious Peachtree Road Race. With plenty of awards up for grabs in various age categories, this event is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to participate, whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker. So, grab your leash and get ready to make a difference for a great cause—join us rain or shine for a memorable day of fun, fitness, and furry friends!
Organiser's Description
Please join us for the 7th Annual WAG & WALK 5K TO BENEFIT THE ETOWAH VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY!! SATURDAY MORNING - MAY 2ND. 2026! SAM SMITH PARK - CARTERSVILLE, GA 8:00 AM RACE TIME! Come enjoy this fast and beautiful course that rounds the Milam Farm property and it's all for a great cause to benefit the EVHS! Dogs are (of course!) welcome to run with you (some would even say they are "encouraged" to do so!!) But as always, please keep your furry friends on a leash.
Registration: $30 Pre-Race Registration Fee (Runs until 11:00 PM, Monday evening, April 27th 2026. You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!) $40 Race Day Registration Rate.
Race Start-Finish & Race Day Parking.
*Both the Start and Finish Line(s) will be located at the entrance to the Sam Smith Soccer Complex, behind Carterville Middle School (off Milner Road just past the intersection of Milner Rd. and Walnut Grove Rd.) There is PLENTY of Event Parking within the Cartersville Soccer Complex parking lot off Milner Rd. Click here for Google Maps' location of Parking: Cartersville Soccer Complex. Cartersville Soccer Complex [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cartersville+Soccer+Complex/@34.1339168,-84.8284174,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f54932adfc9805:0x25487a2023afb422!8m2!3d34.1339124!4d-84.8258425!16s%2Fg%2F1yg579sn8?entry=ttu]
RACE ROUTE:
See 5K Map of the Route Below. NOTE: This is a PEACHTREE QUALIFIER and is a _USATF-Certified 5K Course_ [GA18023WC].
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
*7:00 AM Race Day Registration Opens
*7:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
*8:00 AM Wag & Walk 5K Start Time
*9:15 AM Race Awards Presentation
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP FOR THOSE PRE-REGISTERED:
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up will be held Friday, May 1st from 10 AM 6 PM at the _Big Peach Running Co. Cartersville_ Location 402 E. Church St., Suite 107, Cartersville, GA 30121.
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
We Do hope you (and maybe your 4-legged friend!) will join us in support of a GREAT CAUSE!
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
Registration: $30 Pre-Race Registration Fee (Runs until 11:00 PM, Monday evening, April 27th 2026. You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!) $40 Race Day Registration Rate.
Race Start-Finish & Race Day Parking.
*Both the Start and Finish Line(s) will be located at the entrance to the Sam Smith Soccer Complex, behind Carterville Middle School (off Milner Road just past the intersection of Milner Rd. and Walnut Grove Rd.) There is PLENTY of Event Parking within the Cartersville Soccer Complex parking lot off Milner Rd. Click here for Google Maps' location of Parking: Cartersville Soccer Complex. Cartersville Soccer Complex [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cartersville+Soccer+Complex/@34.1339168,-84.8284174,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f54932adfc9805:0x25487a2023afb422!8m2!3d34.1339124!4d-84.8258425!16s%2Fg%2F1yg579sn8?entry=ttu]
RACE ROUTE:
See 5K Map of the Route Below. NOTE: This is a PEACHTREE QUALIFIER and is a _USATF-Certified 5K Course_ [GA18023WC].
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
*7:00 AM Race Day Registration Opens
*7:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
*8:00 AM Wag & Walk 5K Start Time
*9:15 AM Race Awards Presentation
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP FOR THOSE PRE-REGISTERED:
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up will be held Friday, May 1st from 10 AM 6 PM at the _Big Peach Running Co. Cartersville_ Location 402 E. Church St., Suite 107, Cartersville, GA 30121.
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
We Do hope you (and maybe your 4-legged friend!) will join us in support of a GREAT CAUSE!
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
Races
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Wag & Walk 5K
Incl. $3.94 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.94
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