Happy Tails 5K Run & 1K Walk

Happy Tails 5K Run & 1K Walk

April 19, 2026

Join us for the Friends of Elizabethton-Carter County Animal Shelter Fundraising Event! We invite you to a day of fitness, fun and community spirit to benefit the shelter animals. Your involvement will make a direct impact on addressing the needs of our shelter animals, and will also contribute to the construction of the new spay and neuter clinic at 131 Sycamore Shoals Drive, creating lasting change for our community. Friendly, leashed pets are welcome to join in the fun.

Event Location: Lions Field, 2459 W. Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643 US

Packet Pickup/Late Registration: Lions Field, 2459 W. Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 12 noon - 1:30 pm

Race Participation & Protocol: All participants must be registered and wear their official race bib at all times during the event. Runners must follow the designated course route. Shortcuts or off-course running may result in disqualification. The race is open to runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes. No bicycles, skateboards, or rollerblades permitted. Baby strollers are permitted in the back of the starting pack of runners. Please be courteous and aware of other runners/walkers. Well-behaved, socialized, and leashed dogs are permitted. Headphones are permitted, but please be alert of traffic patterns and course direction at all times - especially at major intersections!

Timing & Results: The race will be timed by We Run Events. The race will use B-tags attached to the back of your bib number. Ensure your bib and tag is securely attached to the outside of your clothing. Results will be available post-race at We Run Events kiosks or by scanning the appropriate RESULTS QR CODE onsite.