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Tails & Trails 5K

Michigan · Sunday, August 16, 2026

The Tails & Trails 5K is a 1k, 5k, running, trail running, and walking event held on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Date
Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location
9501 Sashabaw Road
Oakland County, Michigan
48348
United States
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Join us for our third annual Tails & Trails 5K! The race is open to participants of all ages and will kick off with a Cat Walk 1K at 10am (dogs and cats are welcome in both races). The 5K race begins at 10:30am and will take runners along Independence Oaks’ beautiful trails. A family fun zone and other activities for participants to enjoy will be on site for the duration of the race along with local animal businesses such as markets, groomers and more!

Our event is working to raise funds through donations for an amazing animal rescue this year: Great Lakes Dog Rescue.

Donations can also be made to Great Lakes Dog Rescue whose mission is to rescue well-tempered, adoptable dogs from animal control facilities and from owner-surrenders and provide them shelter and medical care until they are adopted. They are committed to educating and assisting the community in responsible pet ownership.

The race is open to both walkers and runners or all ages. Dogs or cats are welcome to race with their owner as long as they have a current license and are kept on a 6 foot leash. Please keep control of your pet at all times.

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