Walk & Wag for One Health

🐾 Event Overview

Louisiana One Health in Action is excited to announce the 6th annual Walk & Wag for One Health 5K Race, 3K Fun Run, and One Health Fair. The event will be held at The Grove at Heritage Square in Sulphur on November 1, 2025, in celebration of the International One Health Day.

• Date: November 1, 2025
• Location: 1211 Ruth St, Sulphur, LA
• Events: 5K timed race and 3K Fun Run
• Focus: Highlighting the human/animal bond and raising awareness of One Health

🎉 Event Activities

Participants will have fun learning about One Health and topics at the Kids Zone, Dog Zone, and Educational Zone.

• Kids Zone: Inflatable activities, animal face painting, hands-on educational activities, pansy planting, and more.
• Dog Zone: Smooch Your Pooch photo booth, best dog trick contest, and best dog costume contest.
• Dr Dog’s Therapy Dogs: Meet therapy dogs and discover sweet dogs available for adoption through Calcasieu Parish Animal Control.
• Educational Zone: Coverage of various One Health topics like zoonotic disease awareness, proper tick removal, and mental health benefits of nature.

🩸 Blood Donation

LifeShare will also be set up for a blood drive on that day! All blood donations support local hospitals in SWLA. Learn about the blood bank for dogs to see if your dog qualifies to donate (handled through Gill Bright).

🐶 Dog Rules - Know Before You Go!

Walk & Wag for One Health is open to humans running/walking with or without dogs. To keep everyone safe, special rules apply for those running with a dog. We strongly suggest that both the owner and dog train for this event. Runners should condition themselves and their dog leading up to the race.

• Limit: One (1) dog per person, must be at least 6 months old.
• Behavior: Only well-behaved dogs allowed around others.
• Vaccination: Proof of rabies vaccination required.
• Leash: Dogs must be on leashes at all times (maximum 6 feet).

💰 Registration Details

• $35 Registration: 8/21 - 10/5 (Includes cost of shirt)
• $40 Late Registration: 10/6 - 10/31 (Does not include cost of shirt)
• $45 Walk-Up Registration: Day of event 11/1

🌍 Virtual Participation

Can't make it in person? Select our virtual race to raise awareness of One Health right in your own neighborhood!

🩺 Event Proceeds

Event proceeds support local health education initiatives and advance One Health research at NCSU Intracellular Pathogen lab. Find out more about Dr Ed Breitschwerdt, DVM and The Bartonella Project.