In 100 days · Sun, Nov 15, 2026
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When
Sunday, November 15th, 2026
Where
Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (formerly Westside Park), Atlanta GA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
44–62°F · low rain risk
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2025
42–72°F
dry
2024
45–63°F
dry
2023
52–59°F
dry
2022
42–48°F
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2021
38–56°F
dry
2020
50–69°F
dry
2019
42–49°F
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2018
31–45°F
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2017
40–56°F
dry
2016
46–67°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event Name: 12th Annual Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K
- Date: November 15th, 2026
- Location: Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (formerly Westside Park), Atlanta, GA
- Mission: To rescue Labrador Retrievers and Large Breed Mixes from overwhelmed shelters and abusive situations and place them in secure, loving homes.
Race Details
- Distance: Approximately 3.15 miles
- Dog Policy: Dog friendly race: no retractable leashes allowed.
- Timing: Provided by Elite Race Timing at www.eliteracetiming.com
- Awards Ceremony: Stick around after the race for awards!
Registration Information
- Registration Fee: Includes a long sleeve t-shirt.
- Virtual Runners: Shirts will be mailed to all virtual runners the week of the race.
- Packet Pickup: Early packet pickup on November 13th (details to follow).
- On-site Registration: Available until 9:00am on race day for $45.00 (Credit or debit card only).
Award Categories
- Overall Awards: Overall Male, Overall Female, Overall Masters Male, Overall Masters Female
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male/Female in each age group
- Age Groups: 10 and Under, 11 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 and Over
- Notes: Awards will be given for both Overall and Age Group categories.
Additional Information
- Rescue Impact: Averaging 40+ dogs in the program at any given time: over 6000 dogs rescued in 13 years.
- Website: For more information, visit www.atlantalabrescue.com
- Race Link: [Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K Registration](https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Atlanta/AtlantaLabRescue?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB)
- Note: Only credit or debit cards accepted during registration.
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