Waggin' Wild 5k & Fun Run

Waggin' Wild 5k & Fun Run

Get Ready to Run (or Walk!) for a Paws-itively Great Cause! Join us for the Waggin' Wild 5K Rescue Run-Walk—a tail-wagging good time for all ages, and yes, pets are welcome! Whether you're a serious runner, casual walker, or just in it for the puppy kisses, this event has something for everyone—including our crowd-favorite 1-Mile Fun Run!

Where: Bur-Mil Park, Greensboro

When: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Race Day Packet Pickup: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

5K Start: 10:30 AM

Fun Run Start: 10:35 AM

Leash up your furry friends and come out for a fun-filled morning of fitness, fundraising, and four-legged friends! Stick around after the race for awesome awards, prizes, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of ways to celebrate your support of local pet rescues. Your participation helps provide vital care for pets in our program and supports efforts to reduce animal overpopulation in our community. Let’s lace up, leash up, and make a difference—one paw at a time!

Event Times:

• 9:00 - 9:45 - On-site Registration and Packet Pickup
• 9:30 - Our "photo booth" will be setup for you to drop in and get your individual, group or pet shot.
• 9:30 to 10:40 - Raffle Open: You will receive 2 free raffle tickets with your registration! Additional tickets available for purchase. Raffle winners are drawn during the race and marked so check items after you finish!
• 10:30 - 5K will start on paved Greenway.
• 10:35 - Fun Run will start on paved Greenway.

The start is at the Wildlife Center in Bur-mil Park. We encourage everyone to bring their dogs for this run-walk to benefit spay/neuter/medical assistance and rescue pets. Please NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES for safety of runners.

11:45 AM - Recovery food, Runner/Walker/Pet Awards, Prizes and Raffle announcements

Race Goodies:

All competitors who register early will receive the Waggin' Wild T-Shirt and Race Bag. (late registration and day of only while supplies last)

Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers overall in both Men's and Women's categories, as well as the first-place finishers among men and women in each age group. Awards will be presented to the top 3 dogs that cross the finish line in the 5K.

Packet Pick-Up:

• Fleet Feet (High Point)
  2762 Highway 68 North
  Thursday, March 5th
  4pm - 6pm
• Fleet Feet (Greensboro)
  3731 Lawndale Drive
  Friday, March 6th
  3pm - 6pm
• RACE DAY
  9:00 am - 9:45 am - Packet Pickup

The 5K race is chip timed by Junction 311 Endurance Sports.

5K:

The 5K will start at 10:30 AM. Race will begin at Wildlife Center. Participants will receive a T-Shirt and Race Bag.

Fun Run:

The Fun Run will start at 10:35 AM over a course of one mile. Race will begin at Wildlife Center. Participants will receive a T-Shirt and Race Bag.

Registration Fees:

• $30.00 - 5K early bird through July 31.
• $35.00 - 5K Aug 1 - Dec 31
• $40.00 - 5K Jan 1, 2026 - Race Day
• $25.00 - Fun Run 1-miler early bird through July 31
• $27.50 - Fun Run Aug 1 - Dec 31
• $30.00 - Fun Run Jan 1, 2026 - Race Day

Registration Fees are Non-Refundable

TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT - must be registered by FEB 23rd

Participation Rules:

For your dog’s safety, and to make this event enjoyable for all, participants must abide by the rules listed below. We encourage the participation of dogs that are well adjusted to crowds and noisy environments with large numbers of people and other dogs. Dog(s) must be current on all shots and rabies vaccination. Dog(s) must wear an ID Tag. No dog(s) in heat and no aggressive dogs. Dog must be leashed (6ft. max length) & in control. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES PLEASE. You must pick up after your dog. Disposable bags will be provided if needed.

Course Map

The bridge north of Bur Mil is STILL under construction, so our course heads toward Old Battleground Road on the Greenway. The one mile and 5K turnaround are noted below. For more details, click on the interactive map below and you'll be directed to MapMyRun route map.

Sponsors

Pack Leader - $2500

Lucky Dog - $1000

Cool Cat - $500

CAP Partner - $350

Lifesaver - $250

Humane Friend - $100

Raffle/Auction items, Prizes and In-Kind donations!

Gift Cards for Race Prizes

Raffle items - Raffle table will be setup onsite the day of the race

Online Auction items available to everyone.

Race Bag Swag - promote your business in each race bag!