# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tails on the Trail 5K & 1 Mile Walk & Wag
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Come join us for our inaugural 5K and 1-Mile Wag & Walk along the Old Plank Road Trail!

Choose between two ways to take part:
Tails on the Trail 5K -
a professionally timed 5K for runners looking for an accurate, high-quality race experience

1-Mile Wag & Walk -
a relaxed, accessible walk designed for participants of all abilities, families, and friendly, leashed pets

Whether you’re racing for a personal best or strolling alongside your four-legged friend, every step supports local pets in need.

Registration includes entry into either the 5K or the Wag & Walk, allowing participants to choose the experience that best fits their pace and comfort level.

Proceeds from the event help provide lifesaving care for animals at the shelter, including medical treatment, spay/neuter services, food, and daily care while pets await loving homes.

Join us on the trail to walk, run, and wag your way toward second chances, because every step brings hope.

Packet Pick-up
Wednesday, 8/26 12:00-7:00PM
SSHS Shelter (Adoptions door)
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Saturday 8:30-10:00AM
Behind SSHS building
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/matteson/tails-on-the-trail-5k-and-1-mile-walk-and-wag/200030573814726
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Sports, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 57

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Matteson
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 21800 Central Ave., Matteson, IL, United States, Illinois 60443
- **lat**: 41.49565
- **long**: -87.75669
- **full address**: 21800 Central Ave., Matteson, IL, United States, Illinois 60443

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Tails on the Trail 5K & 1 Mile Walk & Wag
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/54f1faf99e84e21649efaf672fb7e0c8174e78156ab469c9af63e50322025271-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc081818-gmir?v=1787664833

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tails on the Trail 5K & 1 Mile Walk & Wag being held?
  - **A:** Tails on the Trail 5K & 1 Mile Walk & Wag takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 21800 Central Ave., Matteson, IL, United States, Illinois 60443.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tails on the Trail 5K & 1 Mile Walk & Wag?
  - **A:** Tails on the Trail 5K & 1 Mile Walk & Wag is organized by South Suburban Humane Society.

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