SCAVMA Tails & Trails 5k

Calling all animal lovers! The Auburn University Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) is hosting it's second annual Tails & Trails 5k to benefit the Alabama Veterinary Medical Foundation. The race will begin in the beautiful Town Creek Park of Auburn, Alabama Saturday August 20nd at 7:00 am. Registration includes the following: 5k run or 1 mile fun run, t-shirt, door prizes, food/drinks, and lots of fun! Bring your pooches & have a great time! Registration/race bag pickup starts at 6:15am on race day and will last until 6:45 am, right before the race starts. The awards ceremony will starting around 8:00am.  (Please do not bring intact males, in heat females, aggressive dogs or any dog that is not up to date on vaccinations.)

Race packet pickup: Pickup will be on race day, starting at 6:15am and will be open until 15 minutes prior to the start of the race (am) at Town Creek Park. This is where you will get your t-shirts, sign an additional waiver, and obtain your door prize ticket!

Winner Categories: In case anyone needs some motivation, awards will be given to the top 3 male and female participants of the 5k. The 1 mile fun run will also be timed and the top two finishers will receive an award basket.

Parking at Town Creek Park: There are limited parking spaces at Town Creek Park and it is estimated for these spots to fill quickly. We have been advised by Auburn Parks and Rec to utilize Wrights Mill Road School parking lot which conveniently has a walking trail straight to Town Creek Park! If available and weather permitting, additional parking will be located in the grassy field at the park. If you have friends participating in the 5k, please try to arrange carpooling with them in order to cut down on the number of cars.

Race Route: The official race route has been added to the 5k runsignup page for your viewing; the race begins and ends within Town Creek Park. The 1 mile fun run will be held on the walking trail through Town Creek Park.

Bring your dogs! Remember, this is a dog friendly 5k and we encourage everyone to bring their pooches on Saturday. Please do not bring intact males, in heat females, aggressive dogs or any dog that is not up to date on vaccinations.

Registration details: Registration will be $20 until 2 weeks prior to the event (August 6th). After August 6th the price will increase to $25. In order to guarantee a free T-shirt you must register before August 13th. After this date, extra T-shirts will be first come, first serve. 

5k Race route!

Here is the route for the 5k. The race starts and ends within Town Creek Park.