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Lace up those running shoes and begin training for the third annual Carrollton Tails & Trails 5K race on Saturday, June 6 at 8 a.m.
The event’s new location takes participants along Carrollton’s Green Trail inside the Josey Ranch Sports Complex (1440 Keller Springs Road). The course is geared toward people of every fitness level, but for those who prefer a shorter distance or a more leisurely pace, the event offers a Fun Run/Walk loop around Josey Ranch Lake.
All net proceeds from the race will benefit the Carrollton Animal Services & Adoption Center, which provides shelter and care for four-legged friends in need. Donations will also be gratefully accepted on race day at check-in. Come to run, walk, or cheer.
Registration is now open, so sign up today at cityofcarrollton.com/tailsandtrails.
Awards will be given to the overall male and female runners, and medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category of the 5K competitive run (10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over). Dogs are welcome but are not required to register for the event. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race for all participants.
5K Runners who register at cityofcarrollton.com/tailsandtrails by Monday, June 1 are guaranteed a race T-shirt. All participants will receive a race packet. Bibs and timing chips are only for 5K participants, since the Fun Run/Walk is not timed. Any changes made to a registration after Tuesday, June 2 will incur a $5 change fee. Packet pickup will be Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Rosemeade Recreation Center (1330 E. Rosemeade Parkway).
On race day, participants should park at the Josey Ranch Sports Complex (1440 Keller Springs Road). Race day registration and warmup will be held from 7-7:45 a.m. before the race begins at 8 a.m. The Fun Run/Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. followed by the awards ceremony at 9 a.m.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the event. Don’t miss the chance to partner with the City as a Carrollton Tails & Trails 5K sponsor and get involved in the fun. Sponsors to date are Barbosa Plumbing & Air Conditioning, Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton and Carrollton Conference Center, FASTSIGNS® of Carrollton, TX, frios® gourmet pops, Julie Stauss Realtor, Raising Cane’s Carrollton, and Renewal by Andeson.
Can’t run in the race, but still want to contribute? Donations of Purina Dog Chow dry dog food, or Special Kitty dry cat food, non-clumping kitty litter, specialty food such as any canned puppy or kitten food, cleaning supplies, and more will be accepted at Carrollton Animal Services (2247 Sandy Lake Road), Crosby Recreation Center (1610 E. Crosby Road), and Rosemeade Recreation Center (1330 E. Rosemeade Parkway) leading up to the race. For a complete list of items needed, call 972-466-3420. For donations in a fixed amount of $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, or more, visit cityofcarrollton.com/ASdonations. All donations go directly to the care of animals.
For more information, visit cityofcarrollton.com/tailsandtrails, email Brittani.Shand@cityofcarrollton.com, or call 972-466-9816.
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