San Antonio, TX
Race Details
SNIPSA 19th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog
SNIPSA 19th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog is an upcoming race scheduled for Sat, Sep 26 2026 in San Antonio, TX (America/Chicago timezone).
Register
- 2026-09-26
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- San Antonio, TX
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Individual Run for Competitive Runners without Dogs | 5K | running_race | $40.00 | 9/26/2026 08:00 |
| 5K Individual Run with or without Dogs | 5K | running_race | $40.00 | 9/26/2026 08:00 |
| 5K Children Walk/Run Under 14 yrs with Dogs | 5K | running_race | $25.00 | 9/26/2026 08:00 |
| 5K Children Walk/Run Under 14 yrs without Dogs | 5K | running_race | $25.00 | 9/26/2026 08:00 |
SNIPSA 19th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
Ready… Set… Race!!!
This important charity event is SNIPSA’s largest fundraiser to raise awareness about the plight of homeless dogs and cats in our area. Race for the Rescues is a pet-friendly 5k course beginning at the Alamo Heights swimming pool in San Antonio. You have the option to run/walk the race by yourself, with your dog(s) or in a team. All proceeds from the race support SNIPSA’s spay/neuter outreach in the community and provide veterinary care for our rescue animals. We invite you to bring your family, friends and – of course – your dog!
COURSE:Alamo Heights Swimming Pool250 Viesca, San Antonio, TX 78209
The race course is semi-challenging around Alamo Heights area. View the race course HERE.
PRE-REGISTRATIONPre-register online at snipsa.org and runsignup.com
PACKET PICK-UPSeptember 25, 202612:00 noon – 7:00 P.M.SNIPSA Office4216 McCullough Ave.San Antonio, TX 78212
EVENT FEES*:5K Individual Run for Competitive Runners without Dogs $405k Individual Walk/Run $40 (with or without dogs)5K Children Walk/Run $255K Team Entry (10 person minimum) Walk/Run $35*No refunds. 100% of proceeds will be used to fund animal medical needs.
TEAMS – Once you reach the minimum of 10 runners, you will get a $5 refund. This is to ensure that you have a minimum of 10 runners per team.
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM:1. Pick your event2. If you are creating a group choose “create a group/team”3. If you are joining a team, choose “join an existing team" and find the name of the team you want to join4. Click continue and fill the rest of the info.
AWARD CATEGORIES:Awards will be in the form of medals (gold, silver, bronze) given for:
1st Overall M/F
Top 3 M/F w/dog (runner and dog must run and cross the finish line together)
1st Master (over 50) M/F
Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (Individual 5K only): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.
*All awards will be based on chip time. Winners are not eligible for multiple awards.
Race Date
(America/Chicago timezone)