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Lace Up for a Cause: 2026 Run for the Rescues 5K Returns to Dahlonega on November 14

Second annual family-friendly run/walk benefits Lumpkin County Animal Services

DAHLONEGA, Ga. – Friends of Lumpkin County Shelter Animals invites the community to the second annual Run for the Rescues 5K on Saturday, November 14 in Dahlonega. The event supports Lumpkin County Animal Services and welcomes runners, walkers, families, and their four-legged companions of all fitness levels. The race kicks off at 9 am at Cottrell Elementary School, with check-in at 8 am.

This year’s race comes at a milestone moment, as groundbreaking has officially begun on the new Lumpkin County Animal Shelter. Registration fees and donations will help the shelter care for even more of the community’s needy animals.

Proceeds help provide:

• Life-saving medical treatments
• Spay/neuter services to prevent pet overpopulation
• Daily care, food, shelter, and love for animals awaiting their forever homes
• Community outreach and education programs
• Medical equipment for the new shelter under construction

Event highlights

• A fun run/walk through scenic Dahlonega
• A raffle with the chance to win a dog/cat lovers gift basket
• Medals for age-group winners (by decade)
• Trophies for the fastest male/female and overall winner
• An on-site adoption event, where participants can meet their new best friend
• Commemorative "I'm a Shelter Animal Hero" t-shirt for participants who register before November 1

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are encouraged to participate!

Event details

• What: 2026 Run for the Rescues 5K
• When: Saturday, November 14, 2026. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.; the race starts at 9:00 a.m.
• Where: Cottrell Elementary School, 220 Pinetree Way, Dahlonega, GA
• Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Dahlonega/RunForTheRescues5K

About Friends of Lumpkin County Shelter Animals
Friends of Lumpkin County Shelter Animals is a nonprofit organization that supports Lumpkin County Animal Services and the homeless, abused, and abandoned animals in its care and within our community. More details can be found at https://www.friendsoflcshelteranimals.com/ 

Media contact: 
Diana Dunetz
Savana Borchers
email: friendsoflcsa@gmail.com