SNIPSA 19th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog

Race Overview

Ready... Set... Race!!!

This important charity event is SNIPSA’s largest fundraiser to raise awareness about the plight of homeless dogs and cats in our area. Race for the Rescues is a pet-friendly 5k course beginning at the Alamo Heights swimming pool in San Antonio. You have the option to run/walk the race by yourself, with your dog(s) or in a team. All proceeds from the race support SNIPSA’s spay/neuter outreach in the community and provide veterinary care for our rescue animals. We invite you to bring your family, friends and - of course - your dog!

Event Details

• Date: 2026-09-26
• Location: Alamo Heights Swimming Pool
• Address: 250 Viesca, San Antonio, TX 78209
• Race URL: Register Here

Course Information

The race course is semi-challenging around Alamo Heights area. View the race course HERE.

Registration Details

• Pre-Registration: Pre-register online at snipsa.org and runsignup.com.
• Packet Pick-Up: September 25, 2026, from 12:00 noon - 7:00 P.M. at SNIPSA Office, 4216 McCullough Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212.
• Event Fees: 5K Individual Run for Competitive Runners without Dogs $40: 5K Individual Walk/Run $40 (with or without dogs): 5K Children Walk/Run $25: 5K Team Entry (10 person minimum) Walk/Run $35.
• Refund Policy: No refunds. 100% of proceeds will be used to fund animal medical needs.

Team Registration

• Team Requirement: Once you reach the minimum of 10 runners, you will get a $5 refund.
• Registration Steps: 1. Pick your event. 2. If you are creating a group, choose “create a group/team”. 3. If you are joining a team, choose “join an existing team" and find the name of the team you want to join. 4. Click continue and fill the rest of the info.

Awards

Awards will be in the form of medals (gold, silver, bronze) given for:

• 1st Overall M/F
• Top 3 M/F w/dog (runner and dog must run and cross the finish line together)
• 1st Master (over 50) M/F
• Top 3 M/F in the following age groups (Individual 5K only): 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.

*All awards will be based on chip time. Winners are not eligible for multiple awards.