Upcoming Race – CARA’s Run For Their Lives 5k & 10k

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To kick off the Fall Series, join us for CARA’s Run For Their Lives on Saturday, August 24th. The race will be held in Kiwanis Park, located at 1800 Wicker Street in Sanford, and is a fundraiser for Carolina Animal Rescue & Adoption (CARA), who provides care for homeless dogs and cats until they can find a loving forever home.

Race Information

This is a SRS bonus event. Canine racers are allowed to participate, as long as they have been vaccinated and remain on a leash. The race has a beautiful course which winds through Kiwanis Park and Sanford’s Greenway, as well as into the Historic (hilly!) neighborhoods of Sanford.

Early packet pick-up will be held on Friday evening at Kiwanis Park from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Race day schedule is as follows:

6:30 am – day-of registration and packet pick-up begins
8:00 am -10k race begins
8:15 am – 5k race begins
9:30 am – awards ceremony
10:00 am – dog competitions (best kisser, etc)

Family Festival will be held 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in Kiwanis Park!

Tips from SRS

  • A few tips about registration: 
  1. Registration can be found online at SPORToften or in hard copy here.
  2. It includes a t-shirt for human runners, bandana for canine runners, raffle ticket, and chip timing.
  3. To secure a t-shirt and a bandana, register before August 14th.
  4. This will also save you $5. Registration before August 14th will cost $25, while registration after will cost $30.
  5. If you’d prefer a dri-wick athletic shirt to the traditional cotton t-shirt, add $8 to your registration cost.
  6. Note that online registration closes August 22nd.
  • If you are a walker, sign up for the 5k as CARA would appreciate no walkers on the 10k course.
  • Strollers and well-prepared dogs are allowed in both 5k and 10k events.
  • Don’t miss the festival after the race, including food, crafts, music, and contests for dogs! Categories include Best Kisser, Trickiest Dog, and Look-Alike Champion!

CARA’s Run For Their Lives is going to be a great morning of fun for the whole family, including the four-legged members! Join us to welcome back SRS after a hot summer and to support CARA.

Find out more information about this event and organization here.