NOLA Dogs " Race to the Rescue " 5K Run/Walk - Sunday, October 16, 2022
Location: Heaven's Pets at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemeteries, New Orleans, LA 70124
Run through the beautiful Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans and raise money for animal rescue organizations in South Louisiana. Plenty of free parking available on site.
This event is planned as a Live - on the ground 5K Run/Walk with chip timing.
A Virtual registration / participation option is also available. * Virtual event registration will remain open until October 23rd.
Participant Perks include Commemorative Tee Shirt, Adorable Finisher Medal, Goody Bag, post race refreshments, a run (or walk) through historic Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, and the satisfaction of helping rescue animals in need.
If unable to join us at the Live event or the Virtual event you can support Animal Rescue organizations by making a Donation (see donation link below)
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ANIMAL RESCUE!
*Please Scroll down to review important event details and instructions
Registration fees
NOLA Dogs " Race to the Rescue " Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00Nov 28 – Aug 28
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$30.00Aug 29 – Sep 30
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$35.00Oct 1 – Oct 14
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VIRTUAL - NOLA Dogs " Race to the Rescue" Closed
Online registration closed-
VIRTUAL 5K Run or Walk.. On your own date, time, place.. Supporting the cause !
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$25.00Nov 28 – Aug 28
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$30.00Aug 29 – Sep 28
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$35.00Sep 29 – Oct 14
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Event Details: ( PLEASE REVIEW )
NOLA Dogs " Race to the Rescue " 5K Run/Walk, SUNDAY, October 16, 2022 - Heaven's Pets at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemeteries, New Orleans, LA 70124
7:00 am - Day of race Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
8:00 am - Pet Parade Walk ( must be on leash )
8:25 am - Orange Theory Fitness Warmup r
8:30 am - Start of 5K Run Division
8:31 am - Start of 5K Walk Division
10:00 am - Blessing of the Pets
10:05 am - 5K Award presentations
NOTE: Run/Walk is in support of our four legged creatures
PARTICIPATION IN THE 5K RUN / WALK IS FOR TWO LEGGED CREATURES ( HUMANS ) .
DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE 5K RUN / WALK and on the COURSE
Entry fees Schedule:
$25.00 by August 31, $30.00 by September 30, $35.00 by October 14th and at pre-race packet pickup event, $40.00 on the day of race at the race site.
ON-LINE registration closes Friday night ( 10:00 pm ) October 14th
Register as an Individual or Put a Team together and invite others ( Teams are non competitive )
Packet Pickup details: ( T-Shirt, Race Number bib ) * Two options
Pre-Race day scheduled for Friday, October 14 (3:00 pm - 6:00 pm) hosted by Alice & Amelia Gift Shop, 4432 Magazine Street, New Orleans, La. 70115 *NOTE: Must be pre-registered by Thursday night ( 10:00 pm ) October 13th in order to have your packet available for Friday packet pickup. If registered after Thursday night your packet will be available on the day of race only.
Packet PIckup day of race: At the race site (Heaven's Pets) opening at 7:00 am
Registration will be available during pre-race day packet pickup event and on the day of race at the race site.
Parking: Use the large parking lots adjacent to Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery funeral home. Parking on Avenue " W " will be restricted to race officials, sponsors, vendors. * Please Do Not Park on grass.
Awards: Custom commemorative finisher medallions to all official 5K Finishers
Awards - 5K Divisions: 1st overall male and female receive a gift certificate courtesy of Alice & Amelia Gift Shop. Age group division awards 1st place male and female in ages 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-over.
There will be numerous Random Awards given out!
Chip Timed event: Please wear your bib number on front only and visible. Your timing chip is affixed to reverse side of bib. Cross check name label printed on bib to confirm name is your name. Each bib is issued specifically for each individual entrant.
Results: Posted soon after event on our website: www.NOLArunning.com Live Streaming day of race on website.
Photos: Posted soon after race on our Face Book page: New Orleans Running Systems
Refreshments: Gumbo, Kentwood Springs Water, Elmer's Chee Wees, Baker Maid products, Fruit, Beer, Food courtesy of several sponsors.
Course Map
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | JoAnne Casey | $108.20 |
| 2 | Alexis Kedo | $108.20 |
| 3 | Lisa Saladino | $107.35 |
Top teams
| 1 |
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LOOZIANA BASSET RESCUE / LBRRaised:$188.93 |
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| 2 |
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Realtors for RescueRaised:$157.07 |
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| 3 |
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NOLA Girl$135.68 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
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Forever New OrleansRaised:$107.35 |
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| 5 |
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Sisters with blistersRaised:$27.48 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for JoAnne
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JoAnne CaseyRaised: $81.58 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Daniel
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Daniel CaseyRaised: $54.10 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Paula
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Paula GonzalesRaised: $54.10 |
Contact information
- Event contact
- JoAnne Casey
- joanne@nolagirl.org
- Phone
- 504-502-6206
- Website
- Visit website
