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New Year’s Run & Rescue
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Location
- 518 23rd. St., Galveston, TX, 77550
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When and where is New Year’s Run & Rescue?
New Year’s Run & Rescue is on Friday, January 1, 2027 in Galveston, Texas. The first event starts at 8:00 AM local time. Distances: 5K. Current entry fees run $20 to $40 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Jan 1, 2027.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Run & Rescue (No Shirt Option) | 3.1 Miles | Jan 1, 2027, 8:00 AM | $20.00 until Jan 1, 2027 | Opens Nov 4, 2026 · Closes Jan 1, 2027 |
| New Year’s Run & Rescue + Shirt | 3.1 Miles | Jan 1, 2027, 8:00 AM | $40.00 until Jan 1, 2027 | Opens Nov 4, 2026 · Closes Jan 1, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About New Year’s Run & Rescue
This is the 5th Year anniversary for this event! This Run/Walk event is all about Fur Babies & the New Year. Come enjoy a FUN RUN or WALK on Galveston Island to start your NEW Year! 5K Route enjoying the Seawall view.
This is not an official timed race, but a great event for a great cause.
There will be adoption, Foster, & volunteer opportunities with the Galveston Island Humane Society. You can Enjoy time with family, friends, fur babies. A full morning with New Year's Brunch Bites & Fresh juice or Mimosas. And of course the Silly Photo Booth!
This all starts on 01/01/2027 at 8am. We start at Galveston Island Running Co. 518 23rd. st.. The route will be to the Seawall. East on the Seawall and back to the store for the New Year's Day celebration!
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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