Rescue the Animals fifth annual Dachshund Races and Rescued Dog Reunion begin Thursday, July 19.

The reunion is at 6:30 p.m. at Nelson Park.

The actual races begin at 7 p.m. at the Festival Gardens, right across from the Abilene Zoo.

Gates will open at 5 p.m.

The event is free, but all the money raised will go to Rescue the Animals.  There is no fee to enter your dog in the race.

To register your dachshund in the race, click here.