2026 Racing for Rescues
Sun, May 3, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Run, walk, and celebrate with your furry friends at this heartwarming event benefiting a beloved no-kill animal rescue.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseGreat for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyThe 14th annual Racing for Rescues invites you to a heartwarming event supporting Second Chance Pet Adoptions, Raleigh's oldest no-kill animal rescue. Choose between a timed 5K, open to runners with or without their dogs, or a relaxed one-mile family walk. Held at WakeMed Soccer Park, the day also features a lively family festival. Explore local vendors, enjoy food trucks, and even meet adoptable dogs. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a fun day out while making a difference for animals in need.
What to expect
- Participate in a timed 5K, with an option to run alongside your dog.
- Enjoy a family-friendly one-mile walk.
- Explore a lively family festival featuring local vendors, food trucks, and adoptable dogs.
Standout details
- Supports Second Chance Pet Adoptions
- Timed 5K with dog-friendly option
- Family festival with local vendors
- Opportunity to meet adoptable dogs
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
Food & DrinkFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Easier Day
Typical course trends
- Typically rolling
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
This is the 14th anniversary of this beloved event benefitting Second Chance Pet Adoptions, the oldest no-kill animal rescue organization in Raleigh, NC serving Wake, Durham, Orange, Johnston and Chatham counties. Racing for Rescues includes a timed 5K for runners both with and without their dogs as well as a one-mile family-friendly walk. This event will be held at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC.
Also included is a family festival with fun for the entire family, local vendors selling their handmade gifts and treats and local food trucks!
Come and enjoy a fun day and visit with adoptable dogs. You just might meet your new four-legged best friend!