Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K
Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K is a running race on November 15, 2026 in Atlanta, GA.
- Date
- November 15, 2026 (124 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 12th Annual Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K is one of our largest fundraisers for Atlanta Lab Rescue. ALR's mission is to rescue Labrador Retrievers and Large Breed Mixes from overwhelmed shelters and abusive situations and place them in secure, loving homes. We average 40+ dogs in the program at any given time and in our first 13 years, we have rescued over 6000 dogs. Our website is www.atlantalabrescue.com. The Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K (approximately 3.15 miles) begins and ends at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park (formerly Westside Park) in Atlanta, GA. This will be a dog friendly race; however no retractable leashes are allowed. The event is being held on Sunday, November 15th, 2026. The 5K will have timing provided by Elite Race Timing at www.eliteracetiming.com. After the race is completed stick around for the awards ceremony!
Registration fee includes a long sleeve t-shirt. Each participant in the timed start will receive a race bib with a timing chip. Shirts will be mailed to all virtual runners the week of the race.
Early packet pickup will be available Friday, November 13th (location details to follow). Registration at packet pickup will be available via QR code for $40.00. Credit card or debit card only. No cash or check will be accepted.
Race Day registration will also be available onsite until 9:00am via QR code for $45.00. Credit card or debit card only. No cash or check will be accepted.
Award Categories
Overall Awards
- Overall Male
- Overall Female
- Overall Masters Male
- Overall Masters Female
Age Group Awards (Top 3 Male/Female in each group)
- 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
Host City
About Atlanta, GA
Population
499,287
as of 2023
City Elevation
830 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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124
Days to train
- Race
- Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K
- Date
- November 15, 2026
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Atlanta Lab Rescue 5K
Nov 15, 2026