NOLA Dogs Race to the Rescue 5K
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NOLA Dogs "Race to the Rescue" 5K Run/Walk
The event is the ninth annual NOLA Dogs "Race to the Rescue" 5K Run/Walk, held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Heaven's Pets at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery on Pontchartrain Boulevard in New Orleans. The event offers an in-person 5K run/walk and a virtual division.
Fundraising is a part of the event. Organizers recommend a fundraising target of $100, and participants who raise $250 or more have their registration fee waived. The listing shows total funds raised of $1,338.51 and names participating fundraising organizations, including NOLA Girl Charitable Giving.
Participant benefits listed include a commemorative T-shirt, a finisher medal, a goodie bag, and post-race refreshments. The course passes through the historic grounds of Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery. Event activities include a second line parade before the race with a live brass band and a Blessing of the Pets after the race. Awards include $100 cash and a trophy for first-place male and female finishers, plus trophies for top fundraising teams.
Registration is limited to 1,000 participants. The event is scheduled to run rain or shine; in the case of severe weather it will be rescheduled to a later date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
