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May 3, 2026
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2026 Racing for Rescues
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...
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Race facts
Core planning details from the race record.
- Race date
- Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- Price not published
- Registration
- Official registration linked
- Organizer
- Organizer not listed
Distances
5K
Planning timeline
- Registration opens
- Not published
- Registration closes
- Not published
- Race day
- Sunday, May 3, 2026
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