Akron Pug Fest 0.5k

Sunday, September 22, 2024 Past event
10:30 AM EDT
Akron, Ohio
$22.20 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the first annual Akron Pug Fest 0.5K, taking place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in the vibrant downtown area of Akron, Ohio! This delightful event invites pug lovers and their furry companions to enjoy a leisurely 0.5K walk, starting at 10:30 AM from Cascade Plaza, located at One W. Bowery Street. For just $20, you and your pup can partake in this fun, no-pressure event, with proceeds benefiting Ohio Pug Rescue. Not only can you walk with your pug or any friendly dog, but you'll also receive a cherished photo with your finish time to commemorate the day!

After the walk, stick around for the Akron Pug Fest festivities at Cascade Plaza, featuring a variety of vendors, scrumptious food trucks, and engaging activities for you and your pets. Plus, don’t forget to grab event t-shirts and special commemorative items for your furry friends. Join the fun and celebrate all things pug with fellow dog enthusiasts at this unforgettable event!

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  • Pug 0.5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Event T-Shirt

    10:30 AM EDT

    $22.20

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Organiser's description

GET READY FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL AKRON PUG FEST .5K WALK YOUR PUG EVENT! REGISTER TO WALK WITH YOUR DOG ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, AT 10:30 AM, STARTING DOWNTOWN AT CASCADE PLAZA, ONE W. BOWERY STREET, AKRON, OHIO. REGISTRATION IS $20 FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG TO PARTICIPATE. PROCEEDS OF THIS EVENT WILL BE GIVEN TO OHIO PUG RESCUE. THIS EVENT IS A FUN, NO PRESSURE EVENT. IF YOU DONT HAVE A PUG, BUT YOUR DOG IS A FRIENDLY ONE, YOU CAN PARTICIPATE TOO!!! COME JOIN US!

YOU WILL GET YOUR PICTURE WITH YOUR FINISH TIME TO DOWNLOAD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE EVENT TOO! IT WILL BE A GREAT WAY TO REMEMBER THE DAY FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG.

THERE WILL BE EVENT T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE, SO IF YOU WANT ONE, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR SIZE AT REGISTRATION. THERE WILL ALSO BE A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR YOUR PET TO COMMEMORATE THE DAY, AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WALK, WE WILL OPEN THE AKRON PUG FEST AT CASCADE, WHICH WILL BE FILLED WITH VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, AND FUN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR PETS. PLEASE PLAN TO SPEND THE DAY AND CELEBRATE ALL THINGS PUG!

Location

1 W Mill St, Akron, 44308, OH, United States

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