Wag & Walk 5K to Benefit the Etowah Valley Humane Society

Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Cartersville, GA; 152 Milner Rd., 30120
Featured distance: 5K
Type: RUN

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Run a beautiful, certified 5K with your dog for a great cause, or chase a fast time on this Peachtree Qualifier course.

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Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Join the 7th Annual Wag & Walk 5K, a delightful event where runners and their leashed canine companions support the Etowah Valley Humane Society. This USATF-certified course offers a beautiful, fast route around the Milam Farm property in Cartersville, GA. It's a Peachtree Qualifier, making it perfect for those seeking a competitive edge, while also celebrating a wonderful cause. Awards recognize top finishers across various categories.

What to expect

Run alongside your leashed dog on a beautiful, fast course.
Compete on a USATF-certified 5K course that is a Peachtree Qualifier.
Support the Etowah Valley Humane Society with your participation.

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Dog-friendly "Wag & Walk" event
Benefits Etowah Valley Humane Society
USATF-Certified 5K Course
Peachtree Qualifier

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From the organizer

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

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.

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