
From the Organizer
Join us for CARE’s 4th Annual Race for a Summer of Second Chances benefitting CARE Humane Society™!
Date: Saturday, May 15th, 2027
Location: 1150 S Gay Street, Auburn, AL 36832
One Mile Walk/Run: Starts at 8:00 AM
5K Run: Starts at 8:30 AM
Registration Fees:
One Mile Walk/Run: $30
5K Run: $35
Virtual 5K: $25
Late/Registration for May 12 through Race Day $55 for 5K | $50 for One Mile Walk/Run
Sponsorships are also available.
For more information or to become a sponsor, email development@carehumane.org. Sign up today and help give animals a second chance this summer.
Friday Packet Pickup will take place on May 14th from 4:00–6:00 PM at CARE Humane Society, 1140 Ware Drive who registered by May 11th at 11:59 PM.
Race Day packet pickup begins at 7:00 AM for participants. Please arrive in enough time for all participants to get checked in.
Late/Race Day Registration will be available May 12th through May 15th at 8am
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Auburn No.2, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
78,738
as of 2023
Elevation
662 ft
Nearest Airport
CSG
Columbus Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 95 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
4th Annual Race for a Summer of Second Chances benefiting CARE
May 15, 2027