2016-05 Racing for Rescues

Second Chance Pet Adoptions
2016 Racing for Rescues

Sunday May 15, 2016
NC State Centennial Campus, Raleigh
Check-in/Registration opens at 9:00am
First race starts at 10:30am

This year’s event includes:

Separate, timed 5k’s for runners with dogs, and runners without dogs
2k walk for humans with or without dogs
A wonderful assortment of local businesses
Great raffle (do not need to be present to win)
And much much more!

See the Results of the Race HERE!

RACE DAY KEY TIMINGS

On-site registration and packet pickup opens at 9:00am
5k run (runners, only) – 10:30am start
5k run with dogs – 10:55am start
2k walk – 11:00am start
Awards – 11:30am
Raffle Prize winners selected – 11:45am

NOTE FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS WITH DOGS:

Please plan to use short leashes. FOR SAFETY REASONS, please do NOT bring your dogs on retractable leashes. All dog owners must be able to provide proof of rabies vaccination if necessary (tag or certificate). As always, please plan to clean up after your dogs.

RACE DAY DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

NC State Centennial Campus is located off Avent Ferry Road. If you are coming from the beltline, take the Western Blvd exit heading towards Raleigh. Turn right onto Avent Ferry Road. Take a left onto Varsity (entering Centennial Campus). Take a right onto Main Campus Drive. You will pass the on-site registration/check-in, vendor area on your right. Take the next right and there is a very large, underground 5 story parking deck on your right. Volunteers should be there to help guide you there. The parking deck address is 2410 Campus Shore Drive.

Click here to become a Race Sponsor!

All proceeds go to help the homeless dogs and cats in our program. With your support, we look forward to the day when all adoptable dogs and cats in our community have a home!