6th Annual Barky Pines Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk

  • Date Sat 8th February 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Royal Palm Beach, Florida
  • Price $11.60 - $48.70
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the 6th Annual Barky Pines Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the beautiful Commons Park located at 11600 Poinciana Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL. This fun-filled event invites both human participants and their furry friends to join in a heartwarming race that supports a noble causeโ€”rescuing animals in need. The festivities kick off at 7:00 AM with check-in, followed by the national anthem at 7:45 AM, and the race will officially start at 8:00 AM.

Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K course, and everyone is encouraged to dress up their pets for the exciting costume contest. Enjoy vendor booths, sponsor displays, and a chance to win amazing raffle prizes while mingling with adorable adoptable pets looking for their forever homes. Whether youโ€™re racing competitively or taking a leisurely stroll, the Puppy Love 5K is all about having fun, fostering community spirit, and making a positive impact on the lives of animals. Don't forget to share your experience on social media using #puppylove5k and invite

Organiser's Description

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 6TH ANNUAL PUPPY LOVE 5K RACE AND WALK.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US AND THE ANIMALS WE RESCUE. YOU ARE RUNNING/WALKING FOR THEM! THE RACE WILL BE HELD AT COMMONS PARK, LOCATED AT 11600 POINCIANA BLVD, ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411

TIMELINE:

* RACE DAY CHECK-IN WILL BEGIN AT 7:00 AM- EARLY CHECK IN AND PACKET PICK UP WILL BE ANNOUNCED AS WE ARE CLOSER TO RACE DAY
* OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM, WILL BE AT APPROXIMATELY 7:45AM
* RACE START IS 8:00
* COSTUME CONTEST AWARDS
* CHANCE RAFFLE DRAWINGS
* VENDORS
* SPONSOR BOOTHS
* & MORE

If you haven't already, please register your pet. We want to be sure to have their packets ready too. If your pet is participating in the costume contest, be sure to sign up for them either at early check-in or when you arrive on race day. You get your costume contest voting sheet at the registration booth to choose your favorite dressed up pet!

If you haven't told your family, friends, and neighbors about the race, please do! Share on social media using the hashtag #puppylove5k

Group formation is made available and provides discounts for groups of over four.

ALONG WITH THE PET COSTUME CONTEST, COME EARLY AND VISIT WITH ADORABLE AND ADOPTABLE PETS.

TAKE A CHANCE ON THE AMAZING RAFFLE PRIZES THAT SPONSORS DONATED. VISIT OUR SPONSOR'S BOOTHS. HAVE SOME FUN WITH PHOTO OPPS AD BE SURE TO SEE OUR RACE PHOTOGRAPHER LEONARD BRYANT FOR AMAZING PHOTOS. RACE WARM UP. ENJOY MUSIC BY DJ RIZZ AND OUR EMCEE WILL KEEP YOU MOTIVATED!



VIRTUAL RACE: For those wishing to do a virtual race at your own pace.

FUN RUN/WALK (WITH OR WITHOUT PETS): no pressure and those wishing to dress up their pet and take them on a stroll - come as you are!

We will have a pet costume contest and fun photo ops, along with raffle prizes for the winners!

Of course, Barky Pines' finest adoptables will be available for adoption!

With each race we learn and strive to put on a better event each time. Course maps will be sent to all participants prior to race day, please familiarize yourself with this beautiful park trail. Please also watch for signs and volunteers guiding you. MOST OF ALL, HAVE FUN! IT'S ALL ABOUT PETS!

ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL, CALL OR TEXT 561.402.1451.

THANK YOU SO MUCH,

ELIZABETH & BARKY PINES CREW

_*Barky Pines is an animal rescue and sanctuary located in Loxahatchee, Florida. It is their mission and goal to save those who would otherwise be euthanized at our County shelter. To face the pet overpopulation through a systemic approach of rescue, adoption, education, and of course spay/neuter. Providing low-cost, or free, veterinary care to keep more pets at home._

_ASK US HOW YOU CAN SPONSOR A FREE SPAY OR NEUTER _

Registration CH44145 A copy of the official registration and financial information may ne obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state

Races

  • Puppy Love 5k Fun Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th February 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $43.40

    Walk alone, with friends and family or with your pet! Don't forget to register your pet and let us know what size for his/her matching bandana. Each pup registered will get a bandana and a medal along with their swag. When registering your pet, complete the form as though they were people :) There is no specific field for pets. We calculate swag based on the number of registrations and sizes provided. Be sure to let us know if your pet will be in the costume contest and check in to the contest the morning of.
  • Puppy Love Pet Registration

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & Bandana

    Sat 8th February 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $11.60

    Thank you for registering your pet. We want to be sure they get their " swag" for participating! When registering your pet, act as if he/she is a "person" registering. Don't forget about our Pet Costume Contest !
  • Puppy Love 5k Virtual Run

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    $48.70

    We are sorry you are unable to join us in person, but so grateful you are signing up for the virtual run in support of our rescued pets

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11600 Poinciana Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411, Royal Palm Beach, 33411, FL, United States

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