ON LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY AT NOON. REGISTRATION AVAILABLE TOMORROW MORNING AT THE RACE SITE.
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. Virtual option is available.
*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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$25.00Oct 16 – Jul 31
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$30.00Aug 1 – Aug 31
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$35.00Sep 1 – Sep 30
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$40.00Oct 1 – Oct 14
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VIRTUAL DIVISION Closed
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$40.00Oct 16 - Oct 14
Participant Perks
What's included with my registration?
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 (last but not least) the satisfaction of helping rescue animals in need!
* Please note, pictures below are of 2022 shirt and medal.
Who do we support?
Proceeds from this race will be donated to the following organizations:
Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) - Jefferson Parish
Trampled Rose Rescue - Tangipahoa Parish
Zeus' Rescues - Orleans Parish
The Inner Pup - Education and Prevention Services. Based in New Orleans but assists other organizations nationwide and internationally.
2022 Rescue Warriors |
All of these organizations are 501(c)(3) non-profits. The first four of these rescues take in abandoned, neglected and abused animals. They also pull animals from shelters statewide and beyond. During hurricane season, they travel to other states and help rescue organizations move animals out of harm's way. Most animals arrive with heartworm or other health issues and vet bills can easily go higher than $1000 per animal. They all have foster programs set up until permanent homes can be found.
None of these rescues receive any government funding. It is through donations of caring people that they are able to do the amazing work that they do.
So join us in raising money for these worthy organizations. Run the race, make a donation, create a fundraising page, ask your friends to run OR WALK with you.
And don't forget to stay tuned for our auction! Items include Art, Restaurant Gift Cards, Hotel Stays and more! The auction will begin two weeks prior to the race and will end at the conclusion of the awards ceremony on RACE DAY! This will be an online auction so bring your cell phones!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ANIMAL RESCUE!
Event FAQ
NOLA Dogs " Race to the Rescue " 5K Run/Walk, SUNDAY, October 15, 2023 - 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)
8:30 am - Start of 5K Run Division
8:31 am - Start of 5K Walk Division
9:30 am - Blessing of the Pets
9:45 am - 5K Award presentations
PARTICIPATION IN THE 5K RUN / WALK IS FOR TWO LEGGED CREATURES ( HUMANS ). *DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE 5K RUN / WALK and on the 5K COURSE
Entry fees Schedule:
In person division: $25.00 by July 31st, $30.00 by August 31st, $35.00 by September 30th, $40.00 by October 11th and at pre-race day packet pickup event.
$45.00 day of race at race site.
Virtual Division ( Sleep In and Support Animal Rescue ): $40.00 * T-Shirt, Bib Number, Finisher medallion will be mailed to you. Virtual Entry division registration closes October 1st. Packet mailed after date of race.
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 13th (3:00 pm - 6:00 pm) hosted by Alice & Amelia Gift Shop, 4432 Magazine Street, New Orleans, La. 70115 *
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 Cash Award 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: Pulled Pork Sliders, 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 | Thibodeaux Consulting Group | $533.35 |
2 | Chana Franks | $108.20 |
3 | Pamela Werntz | $108.20 |
Top teams
1 |
NOLA Girl$587.45 Raised$400.00 Goal |
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2 |
Freret 1-Hit Wonders$502.13 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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3 |
Take Paws RescueRaised:$399.20 |
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4 |
Trampled Rose RescueRaised:$196.81 |
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5 |
Forever New OrleansRaised:$133.78 |
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Top fundraisers
1 | View fundraiser page for Kinsley |
Kinsley Ansberry$345.06 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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2 | View fundraiser page for Denise |
Denise Yingling$306.08 Raised$200.00 Goal |
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3 | View fundraiser page for Adam |
Adam Majewski$237.06 Raised$100.00 Goal |
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Contact information
- Event contact
- JoAnne Casey
- joanne@nolagirl.org
- Phone
- 504-502-6206
- Website
- Visit website