Paws and Give Thanks Rescue Run 5K

Paws and Give Thanks Rescue Run 5K is run in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on November 7, 2026. The Happy Tails 1 Miler goes first at 7 a.m., and the 5K (3.1 miles) follows at 8 a.m. The event benefits A Paw And A Prayer Rescue, a Chattanooga organization that takes in abandoned and mistreated dogs, and you are welcome to run, walk or simply come along with your own pet. A donation drive collects supplies for the rescue, including dog food, toys and cleaning products.

Bringing a dog changes how you should run it. A short leash, a start toward the back and no expectations about your time will make the morning far more pleasant for everyone. If you are racing without a dog, the early 5K start means an early breakfast and a warm-up you actually commit to. Doing both distances is realistic too, with the mile as a genuine warm-up ahead of the main race.