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Add a review9th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K/1M w/VIRTUAL OPTION
Virtual Event
Fri 26th April 2024 - Mon 29th April 2024
5 races
Organiser's Description
**ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL 6:30AM ON RACE DAY**After 6:30, register on site at the yellow check in tent BEGINNING AT 7AM.LIVE RACE/WALK TIMES:ย 8:15AM - 5K race 9:00 AM - 1M walk Please visit vendors and auction before and after your scheduled eventCHECK IN TIMES:RUNNER CHECK IN:ย 7:15-8:00WALKER CHECK IN:ย 8:15-8:45WANT TO RUN WITH YOUR DOG? ย We welcome your leashed dogs to run or walk the course. ย Please have your dogs on a 4-6 foot leash - no retractable leashes please. ย Register as WITH DOG-LIVE 5K RUN so we can easily identify and reward our runners with dogs.ย Registrants can change this category up until the start of the race.ย ALL runners with dogs WILL BE eligible for age level awards.
VIRTUAL RACE/WALK DATES:Friday, April 26 through Monday, April 29RACE SHIRTS:ย In an effort to reduce costs associated with this event, we are offering shirts by RESERVATION . ย Reserve your shirt when registering to ensure you receive your size.ย LAST DATE TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE A SHIRT IS APRIL 6.ย If no shirt is ordered (for on-site participants), the registration fee is reduced by $5.00 at that time. After April 6, the discount does not apply. ย There will be VERY FEW EXTRA SHIRTS available at check in and will cost $15.ย ย ON SITE runners/walkers:ย ย ONLY pre-ordered shirts will be distributed at check in. (Must be registered by April 6.)ย There will be NO EXTRA SHIRTS.VIRTUAL runners/walkers:ย Shirts are an optional purchase when registering by April 6, 2024.ย AFTER April 6, 2024, virtual runners/walkers cannot order shirts.
AWARDS (FOR RUNNERS ON SITE ONLY):Top Overall Male / Top Overall FemaleTop 3 - male and female - running with dogs (Must be registered as WITH DOG-LIVE 5K RUN to receive this award)ย Top 2 male and female in the following age groups:10-1415-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960-7070ON SITE FOOD TRUCKS VENDORSFOOD TRUCKS:ย TBDVENDORS: TBDThe 9th Annual Fast Furriest 5K race and 1M walk to benefit Operation Paws for Homes - an all-breed 501c3 dog rescue - is one of the rescues largest annual fundraisers which is focused on raising funds toward the medical needs of our dogs.ย The race is run on paved paths with a few gravel crossing sites -- all within the park grounds.ย Runners will run before walkers so no overlapping will occur.
Each year, Operation Paws for Homes incurs over $125,000 in medical costs - in 2023, costs will exceed $126,000. ย This event aims to replenish a piece of those funds. ย We encourage families, runners, walkers, supporters and anyone interested in helping this organization while enjoying a fun event.ย Along with vendors and possible food trucks, numerous DONATE and DASH items are available.ย Just donate the DD suggested amount and take the goodies home!ย No bidding, no waiting -- just donate and DASH !
Tell all your friends and family - wherever they are located - they, too, can participate in this event and support the many dogs that need us every single day.ย Lets make it coast to coast this year!ย Anyone can participate using a VIRTUAL OPTION.ย We are excited to host this event again and hope you are just as excited to join us !ย
Professional photography coverage provided Red Dove Photography ย https://reddovephotography.mypixieset.com/
VIRTUAL RACE/WALK DATES:Friday, April 26 through Monday, April 29RACE SHIRTS:ย In an effort to reduce costs associated with this event, we are offering shirts by RESERVATION . ย Reserve your shirt when registering to ensure you receive your size.ย LAST DATE TO REGISTER AND RECEIVE A SHIRT IS APRIL 6.ย If no shirt is ordered (for on-site participants), the registration fee is reduced by $5.00 at that time. After April 6, the discount does not apply. ย There will be VERY FEW EXTRA SHIRTS available at check in and will cost $15.ย ย ON SITE runners/walkers:ย ย ONLY pre-ordered shirts will be distributed at check in. (Must be registered by April 6.)ย There will be NO EXTRA SHIRTS.VIRTUAL runners/walkers:ย Shirts are an optional purchase when registering by April 6, 2024.ย AFTER April 6, 2024, virtual runners/walkers cannot order shirts.
AWARDS (FOR RUNNERS ON SITE ONLY):Top Overall Male / Top Overall FemaleTop 3 - male and female - running with dogs (Must be registered as WITH DOG-LIVE 5K RUN to receive this award)ย Top 2 male and female in the following age groups:10-1415-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960-7070ON SITE FOOD TRUCKS VENDORSFOOD TRUCKS:ย TBDVENDORS: TBDThe 9th Annual Fast Furriest 5K race and 1M walk to benefit Operation Paws for Homes - an all-breed 501c3 dog rescue - is one of the rescues largest annual fundraisers which is focused on raising funds toward the medical needs of our dogs.ย The race is run on paved paths with a few gravel crossing sites -- all within the park grounds.ย Runners will run before walkers so no overlapping will occur.
Each year, Operation Paws for Homes incurs over $125,000 in medical costs - in 2023, costs will exceed $126,000. ย This event aims to replenish a piece of those funds. ย We encourage families, runners, walkers, supporters and anyone interested in helping this organization while enjoying a fun event.ย Along with vendors and possible food trucks, numerous DONATE and DASH items are available.ย Just donate the DD suggested amount and take the goodies home!ย No bidding, no waiting -- just donate and DASH !
Tell all your friends and family - wherever they are located - they, too, can participate in this event and support the many dogs that need us every single day.ย Lets make it coast to coast this year!ย Anyone can participate using a VIRTUAL OPTION.ย We are excited to host this event again and hope you are just as excited to join us !ย
Professional photography coverage provided Red Dove Photography ย https://reddovephotography.mypixieset.com/
Races
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LIVE 5K Run-No Dog
Sun 28th April 2024
CLOSED -
With Dog-Live 5k Run
Sun 28th April 2024
CLOSED -
1M LIVE Untimed Walk
Sun 28th April 2024
CLOSED -
5k Virtual Run
CLOSED -
1m Virtual Walk
CLOSED
Book
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LIVE 5K Run-No Dog
Sun 28th April 2024
CLOSED -
With Dog-Live 5k Run
Sun 28th April 2024
CLOSED -
1M LIVE Untimed Walk
Sun 28th April 2024
CLOSED -
5k Virtual Run
CLOSED -
1m Virtual Walk
CLOSED
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