10th ANNIVERSARY 5K RUN & WALK With The DOGS
- Date Sun 18th May 2025
- Time 9:45AM EDT
- Location Beacon, New York
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and philanthropy at the 10th Anniversary 5K Run & Walk With The Dogs on Sunday, May 18, 2025! This heartwarming community event takes place at Memorial Park in Beacon, Dutchess, where animal lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will come together to support the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). Participants can choose between a timed 5K run or walk alongside their leashed furry friends, or join in the 1K Kids Fun Run designed for children ages 3-10, ensuring that everyone can be part of this special occasion.
The day promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with activities including a dog costume contest, post-race festivities with music, games, and vendor exhibits, plus the chance to win exclusive prizes for fundraising efforts. With 100% of the proceeds going directly to rescuing and caring for animals in need, every step taken contributes to a noble cause. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a stroll with your pup, mark your calendars for this exciting event that celebrates community spirit and animal welfare. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference—one paw at a time!
The day promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with activities including a dog costume contest, post-race festivities with music, games, and vendor exhibits, plus the chance to win exclusive prizes for fundraising efforts. With 100% of the proceeds going directly to rescuing and caring for animals in need, every step taken contributes to a noble cause. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying a stroll with your pup, mark your calendars for this exciting event that celebrates community spirit and animal welfare. Don’t miss out on the chance to make a difference—one paw at a time!
Organiser's Description
JOIN THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS!
GET READY FOR AN EXCITING COMMUNITY EVENT SUPPORTING THE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION (ARF). ON SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025, AT MEMORIAL PARK IN BEACON, NY, ANIMAL LOVERS AND ATHLETES OF ALL AGES WILL LACE UP AND HIT THE PAVEMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, WITH 100% OF THE PROCEEDS GOING DIRECTLY TOWARD RESCUING AND CARING FOR ANIMALS IN NEED.
AS BEACON'S ONLY NONPROFIT SPORTING EVENT DEDICATED TO SAVING ANIMALS' LIVES, THIS SPECIAL DAY OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
THE RACES ARE TIMED WITH CHIPPED RUNNING BIBS.
1K KIDS FUN RUN [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF1kMap] (AGES 3-10) A FUN-FILLED RACE WHERE EVERY CHILD EARNS A FINISHER PRIZE. _(DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE KIDS FUN RUN.) _
5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF5kMap] RUN OR WALK ALONGSIDE YOUR LEASHED PUP IN THIS HEARTWARMING MAIN EVENT. _(KIDS 3 AND UNDER PARTICIPATE FOR FREE!)_
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
CHECK MARK 9 AM CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION
CHECK MARK 9:50 AM DOG COSTUME CONTEST: _MOST ORIGINAL _& _MOST HILARIOUS_ COSTUME
CHECK MARK 10 TO 10:15 AM 1K KIDS FUN RUN
CHECK MARK IMMEDIATELY AFTER 5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS
POST-RACE FUN: STICK AROUND FOR AWARDS, MUSIC, GAMES, FACE PAINTING, VENDOR EXHIBITS, RAFFLES, AND MORE! PARTICIPANTS WHO FUNDRAISE CAN ALSO EARN EXCLUSIVE PRIZES FOR REACHING THEIR FUNDRAISING GOALS.
WHETHER CHASING A PERSONAL BEST OR ENJOYING A STROLL WITH YOUR PUP, EVERY STEP YOU TAKE HELPS SAVE LIVES. JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCEONE PAW AT A TIME!
REGISTRATION FEES:
5K RUN & WALK [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF5kMap]
$30 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL RATE
$35 REGULAR RATE STARTS APRIL 1ST
$40 RACE DAY
1K KIDS FUN RUN [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF1kMap]
$15 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL RATE**
$20 REGULAR RATE STARTS APRIL 1ST
$30 RACE DAY
EVENT SWAGS:
SIGN UP EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SWAGS. ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY APRIL 30TH WILL RECEIVE:
A 10TH ANNUAL COMMEMORATIVE ITEM
A CUSTOM DOG TAG FOR YOUR FOUR-LEGGED COMPANION
THE EVENT IS HELD RAIN OR SHINE AND IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
STROLLERS ARE ONLY ALLOWED ON THE 5K RACE COURSE.
_DOGS THAT ARE NON-AGGRESSIVE TOWARD PEOPLE AND OTHER ANIMALS ARE WELCOMED ON THE 5K RACE COURSE. __A_LL DOGS MUST BE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS AND ALWAYS LEASHED. RETRACTABLE LEASHES, INCLUDING BUNGY-STYLE LEASHES, ARE PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME. EACH ADULT PARTICIPANT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY ONE (1) DOG AND THAT DOG WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT DOG TAG.
GET READY FOR AN EXCITING COMMUNITY EVENT SUPPORTING THE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION (ARF). ON SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025, AT MEMORIAL PARK IN BEACON, NY, ANIMAL LOVERS AND ATHLETES OF ALL AGES WILL LACE UP AND HIT THE PAVEMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, WITH 100% OF THE PROCEEDS GOING DIRECTLY TOWARD RESCUING AND CARING FOR ANIMALS IN NEED.
AS BEACON'S ONLY NONPROFIT SPORTING EVENT DEDICATED TO SAVING ANIMALS' LIVES, THIS SPECIAL DAY OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
THE RACES ARE TIMED WITH CHIPPED RUNNING BIBS.
1K KIDS FUN RUN [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF1kMap] (AGES 3-10) A FUN-FILLED RACE WHERE EVERY CHILD EARNS A FINISHER PRIZE. _(DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE KIDS FUN RUN.) _
5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF5kMap] RUN OR WALK ALONGSIDE YOUR LEASHED PUP IN THIS HEARTWARMING MAIN EVENT. _(KIDS 3 AND UNDER PARTICIPATE FOR FREE!)_
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
CHECK MARK 9 AM CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION
CHECK MARK 9:50 AM DOG COSTUME CONTEST: _MOST ORIGINAL _& _MOST HILARIOUS_ COSTUME
CHECK MARK 10 TO 10:15 AM 1K KIDS FUN RUN
CHECK MARK IMMEDIATELY AFTER 5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS
POST-RACE FUN: STICK AROUND FOR AWARDS, MUSIC, GAMES, FACE PAINTING, VENDOR EXHIBITS, RAFFLES, AND MORE! PARTICIPANTS WHO FUNDRAISE CAN ALSO EARN EXCLUSIVE PRIZES FOR REACHING THEIR FUNDRAISING GOALS.
WHETHER CHASING A PERSONAL BEST OR ENJOYING A STROLL WITH YOUR PUP, EVERY STEP YOU TAKE HELPS SAVE LIVES. JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCEONE PAW AT A TIME!
REGISTRATION FEES:
5K RUN & WALK [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF5kMap]
$30 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL RATE
$35 REGULAR RATE STARTS APRIL 1ST
$40 RACE DAY
1K KIDS FUN RUN [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF1kMap]
$15 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL RATE**
$20 REGULAR RATE STARTS APRIL 1ST
$30 RACE DAY
EVENT SWAGS:
SIGN UP EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SWAGS. ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY APRIL 30TH WILL RECEIVE:
A 10TH ANNUAL COMMEMORATIVE ITEM
A CUSTOM DOG TAG FOR YOUR FOUR-LEGGED COMPANION
THE EVENT IS HELD RAIN OR SHINE AND IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
STROLLERS ARE ONLY ALLOWED ON THE 5K RACE COURSE.
_DOGS THAT ARE NON-AGGRESSIVE TOWARD PEOPLE AND OTHER ANIMALS ARE WELCOMED ON THE 5K RACE COURSE. __A_LL DOGS MUST BE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS AND ALWAYS LEASHED. RETRACTABLE LEASHES, INCLUDING BUNGY-STYLE LEASHES, ARE PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME. EACH ADULT PARTICIPANT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY ONE (1) DOG AND THAT DOG WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT DOG TAG.
Races
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5K Run & Walk With the Dogs - Memorial Park, 10:00AM Start
Incl. $3.10 Fee & 5K Unisex T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.10
Dogs that are non-aggressive toward people and other animals are welcomed in the ARF 5K Run/Walk with the Dogs. All dogs must be current on their vaccinations and always leashed. The use of retractable leashes, including bungy-style leashes, is prohibited at any time. Each adult participant may be accompanied by one (1) dog and that dog will receive a race dog tag. -
1K KIDS Fun Run & Walk - Memorial Park, 10:00AM Start
Incl. $2.20 Fee & 1K Kids Unisex T-Shirt
Sun 18th May 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$22.20
Dogs are not permitted to participate in the ARF 1K Kids Fun Run. -
VIRTUAL - 5K Run & Walk With the Dogs
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Virtual T-Shirt
$38.10
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