2025 Hill's Great Rover Road Run
- Date Sun 6th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 2025 Hill's Great Rover Road Run on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge! This exciting annual event features a 5K race and a 1 Mile Fun Run, inviting both runners and pet lovers to come together for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit.
The Great Rover Road Run is not just about the race; it’s about making a difference! All proceeds from the event benefit the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Good Samaritan Fund, which provides critical care for injured or sick stray animals. As participants enjoy the scenic routes with their four-legged friends, they contribute to a noble cause that ensures these animals receive the medical attention they urgently need.
In addition to the races, the event will feature a variety of activities including music, yard games, and the LSU Vet Med SAVMA Dog Wash, along with Hill's Pet Trick & Costume contests. Experience a joyful day filled with camaraderie, compassion, and plenty of tail-wagging excitement! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to support a worthy cause while enjoying a day of community fun.
The Great Rover Road Run is not just about the race; it’s about making a difference! All proceeds from the event benefit the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Good Samaritan Fund, which provides critical care for injured or sick stray animals. As participants enjoy the scenic routes with their four-legged friends, they contribute to a noble cause that ensures these animals receive the medical attention they urgently need.
In addition to the races, the event will feature a variety of activities including music, yard games, and the LSU Vet Med SAVMA Dog Wash, along with Hill's Pet Trick & Costume contests. Experience a joyful day filled with camaraderie, compassion, and plenty of tail-wagging excitement! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to support a worthy cause while enjoying a day of community fun.
Organiser's Description
The Hill's Great Rover Road Run (GRRR) is an annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run that promotes health and wellness amongst people and their four-legged friends all while raising money for the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Good Samaritan Fund. This is a fun and exciting event for all involved! Whether you are ready for a 5K or simply want to take your pet for a fun stroll, this event promises a day full of activities and community togetherness. ALL race proceeds and donations benefit the Good Samaritan Fund.
ABOUT THE GOOD SAMARITAN FUND
Most of us have had the difficult experience of coming upon a stray animal that is injured or sick. Each year, over 300 such animals needing emergency treatment are brought to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicines 24-hour emergency facility by Good Samaritans who care deeply for animals in need. Our Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides emergency services, critical care, testing, and ICU to these homeless animals who often stay for days or weeks as they heal. The cost of treating these animals approaches $70,000 per year, a cost we absorb as part of our mission to heal. Funds raised through this event are used to offset the cost of treatment for these animals in need. The Hill's Great Rover Road Run is an event that was created to help ensure this Good Samaritan Fund is always available for animals in need of medical treatment. Thank you for helping us maintain the ability to provide care to these animals!
EXTRA EVENTS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS DURING THE HILL'S GREAT ROVER ROAD RUN
The LSU Vet Med SAVMA Dog Wash (all proceeds will benefit SAVMA and LSU Vet Med clubs), Hill's Pet Trick & Costume contests, music, yard games, & more! You can find more information on these events via the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and 2025 Hill's Great Rover Road Run Facebook Pages.
ABOUT THE GOOD SAMARITAN FUND
Most of us have had the difficult experience of coming upon a stray animal that is injured or sick. Each year, over 300 such animals needing emergency treatment are brought to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicines 24-hour emergency facility by Good Samaritans who care deeply for animals in need. Our Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides emergency services, critical care, testing, and ICU to these homeless animals who often stay for days or weeks as they heal. The cost of treating these animals approaches $70,000 per year, a cost we absorb as part of our mission to heal. Funds raised through this event are used to offset the cost of treatment for these animals in need. The Hill's Great Rover Road Run is an event that was created to help ensure this Good Samaritan Fund is always available for animals in need of medical treatment. Thank you for helping us maintain the ability to provide care to these animals!
EXTRA EVENTS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS DURING THE HILL'S GREAT ROVER ROAD RUN
The LSU Vet Med SAVMA Dog Wash (all proceeds will benefit SAVMA and LSU Vet Med clubs), Hill's Pet Trick & Costume contests, music, yard games, & more! You can find more information on these events via the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and 2025 Hill's Great Rover Road Run Facebook Pages.
Races
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*In PERSON OPTION* 2025 Hill's GRRR 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 6th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
This 5K's course will be along the levee on River Road, across from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine located on Skip Bertman Drive. There will also be a separate 1 Mile Fun Run course available for anyone interested in running or walking a shorter distance. All participants are welcome to participate in BOTH events! All pets are welcome to attend this event, but we ask that you please make sure your pets are on a leash and work well with other people, pets, and children. *For the safety of all participants, we reserve the right to ask pet owners to leave if their pets do not meet the requirements previously stated above.* The email address you use to register for the event will be used to contact you regarding all official race updates. Race check-in will occur on Saturday, April 5th from 10AM to 2PM near the entrance of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. If you cannot make the Saturday check-in times, you can check-in the morning of the race (Sunday, April 6th) starting at 6AM until race time at 8AM. We will be accepting registration right up until the start of the race. The race starts at 8AM on Sunday, April 6th. You will have until 12PM to complete the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, submit your pet's costume/trick contest submission(s), or submit your doorbuster prize entry (further details below). Winners will be announced by 5PM on April 6th, 2025 via the Race Facebook Page. If you cannot attend the race but would like to donate, you can do so through this website as well. Thank you for your contribution! The first 100 participants to sign up for the race will receive a FREE GRRR goodie bag provided by Hills Pet Nutrition! PRIZES: We will be providing doorbuster prizes for several lucky participants selected at random. Any participant that uses the hashtag #HillsGRRR2025 on Facebook or Instagram is eligible for the doorbuster prizes. If your Facebook or Instagram is set to private, please email us a screenshot(s) of your posts to [email protected] for proof of entry. You may post your picture on the GRRR event page or your own page. Each participant is only allowed 2 entries max. HOW TO GET PRIZE ENTRIES: 1 entry - Posting a picture using the hashtag #HillsGRRR2025 2 entries - Posting a picture INCLUDING your pet using the hashtag #HillsGRRR2025 PET COSTUME & TRICK CONTESTS: Post a video or picture of your pet wearing their cutest costume or performing their coolest trick on Facebook or Instagram! Use the hashtag #HillsGRRR2025 and either #HillsPetCostumes or #HillsPetTricks depending on which contest your pet is entering. If your Facebook or Instagram is set to private, please email the LSU Hill's Student Representatives a screenshot(s) of your posts to [email protected] for proof of entry. You may post your picture on the GRRR event page or your own page. There will be a special prize provided by Hill's Pet Nutrition for the winner of each contest! PRIZE PICKUP: Doorbuster prizes will be distributed via email. Our LSU Hill's Student Representatives will contact the winners of the Pet Costume and Trick Contests regarding prize pickup information. -
*VIRTUAL OPTION* 2025 Hill's GRRR 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
This is the 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run VIRTUAL option. Any self-submitted race times will be accepted, but they will not be considered for race prizes because this is a virtual race. The email address you use to register for the event will be used to contact you regarding all official race updates. We will be contacting virtual participants closer to the event to share how they can submit their race times. We will be accepting registration right up until the start of the race. The race starts at 8AM on Sunday, April 6th. You will have until 12PM to complete the 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run, submit your pet's costume/trick contest submission(s), or submit your doorbuster prize entry (further details below). Winners will be announced by 5PM on April 6th, 2025 via the Race Facebook Page. If you cannot attend the race but would like to donate, you can do so through this website as well. Thank you for your contribution! The first 100 participants to sign up for the race will receive a FREE GRRR goodie bag provided by Hills Pet Nutrition! PRIZES: We will be providing doorbuster prizes for several lucky participants selected at random. Any participant that uses the hashtag #HillsGRRR2025 on Facebook or Instagram is eligible for the doorbuster prizes. If your Facebook or Instagram is set to private, please email us a screenshot(s) of your posts to [email protected] for proof of entry. You may post your picture on the GRRR event page or your own page. Each participant is only allowed 2 entries max. HOW TO GET PRIZE ENTRIES: 1 entry - Posting a picture using the hashtag #HillsGRRR2025 2 entries - Posting a picture INCLUDING your pet using the hashtag #HillsGRRR2025 PET COSTUME & TRICK CONTESTS: Post a video or picture of your pet wearing their cutest costume or performing their coolest trick on Facebook or Instagram! Use the hashtag #HillsGRRR2025 and either #HillsPetCostumes or #HillsPetTricks depending on which contest your pet is entering. If your Facebook or Instagram is set to private, please email the LSU Hill's Student Representatives a screenshot(s) of your posts to [email protected] for proof of entry. You may post your picture on the GRRR event page or your own page. There will be a special prize provided by Hill's Pet Nutrition for the winner of each contest! PRIZE PICKUP: Doorbuster prizes will be distributed via email. Our LSU Hill's Student Representatives will contact the winners of the Pet Costume and Trick Contests regarding prize pickup information.
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