Lake Yahou

The Pup Strut 5k is a dog-friendly 5k and 1-mile fun run held annually in Etowah County, AL, supporting the Etowah Chamber. The first annual event will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Vivian Lee Maddox Walking Trail. It's a fun event for runners, walkers, and their canine companions, with a Vendor Village, costume contest, and other activities held at the Rainbow City Mega Sports Complex.

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Addition Information

Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.

If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.

We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.

This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two time.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

The 15K does the out-and-back six times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115

The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and show your support for the students of Etowah County Schools! Join us for the Etowah County School Foundation Student Scholarship 5K Run/Walk, set to take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the scenic Noccalula Falls. This trail run covers a gravel path, making for an exhilarating experience. The course will make use of Noccalula Falls Multi-Use Trails, clearly marked and easy to navigate for both runners and walkers alike. Don't miss this opportunity to support education and fitness in our community!

Race Information

The race starts at 8:00 AM.

Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

No on-site registration.

Addition Information

Your GPS may take you to a small building on Old S 4st Street.

If so, go south onto Old S. 4 Street and turn right in the parking lot.

We are just behind the Gadsden Mall.

This course is on a pea gravel trail.

5K & 10K Course (0.78M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604677404

The course is an out-and-back (1.56M)

The 5K does the out-and-back two time.

The 10K does the out-and-back four times.

The 15K does the out-and-back six times.

Half Marathon Course (1.09M)

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6604678115

The course is an out-and-back (3.18M).

The Half Marathon does the out-and-back six times.

Course Time Limit

3 hours and 30 minutes.

Finisher Medals

https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php

Shirt and Gear Shop

https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php

Best Costume

https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php

Series Points

https://usroadrunning.com/S.php

Awards

https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php

Frequently Asked Questions and Information

https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php

US Road Running

https://usroadrunning.com