19TH Annual
SNIPSA 19th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog
SNIPSA 19th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog is a running race on September 26, 2026 in San Antonio, TX, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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!
COURSE:
Alamo Heights Swimming Pool
250 Viesca, San Antonio, TX 78209
The race course is semi-challenging around Alamo Heights area. View the race course HERE.
PRE-REGISTRATION
Pre-register online at snipsa.org and runsignup.com
PACKET PICK-UP
September 25, 2026
12:00 noon - 7:00 P.M.
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
*No refunds. 100% of proceeds will be used to fund animal medical needs.
TEAMS – Once you reach the minimum of 10 runners, you will get a $5 refund. This is to ensure that you have a minimum of 10 runners per team.
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM:
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.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
87°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Antonio Incarnate Word, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About San Antonio, TX
Population
1,458,954
as of 2023
City Elevation
781 ft
Nearest Airport
SAT
San Antonio International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at SNIPSA 19th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
65
Days to train
- Race
- SNIPSA 19th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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SNIPSA 19th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog
Sep 26, 2026