Anderson Humane's Walk4Animals & 5K Run
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Batavia, Illinois
- Price $28.49 - $48.99
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the fun at Anderson Humane's Walk4Animals & 5K Run on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the picturesque Batavia, Kane! This exciting event is dedicated to supporting thousands of animals in need, including dogs, cats, small mammals, and wildlife, who rely on Anderson Humane for a second chance at life. Participants can choose to run in a timed 5K race or enjoy a leisurely 1.65-mile walk around the scenic Batavia Riverwalk alongside their furry friends.
This annual event is Anderson Humane's largest fundraiser, with every dollar raised going directly toward providing essential care, shelter, and love for rescued animals. Whether you're running for a cause, walking with your dog, or supporting from afar, your participation makes a significant difference. Don’t forget to wear purple to show your support! Join us to help create a more humane world for animals and the people who cherish them.
This annual event is Anderson Humane's largest fundraiser, with every dollar raised going directly toward providing essential care, shelter, and love for rescued animals. Whether you're running for a cause, walking with your dog, or supporting from afar, your participation makes a significant difference. Don’t forget to wear purple to show your support! Join us to help create a more humane world for animals and the people who cherish them.
Organiser's Description
JOIN OUR PACK!
EVERY YEAR, THOUSANDS OF DOGS, CATS, SMALL MAMMALS AND WILDLIFE COUNT ON ANDERSON HUMANE FOR A SECOND CHANCE. WE WORK TIRELESSLY TO PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING CARE AND SUPPORT THESE ANIMALS WITH FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICAL CARE, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE LOVE AND RESPECT THEY DESERVE. _IN 2024 WE RESCUED 4000+ DOMESTIC AND 3000+ WILD ANIMALS._ OUR WALK4ANIMALS & 5K HELPS US CONTINUE OUR COMMITMENT TO CREATING A MORE HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS _AND_ THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM.
NOW YOU CAN BE PART OF THE MISSION! JOIN THE PURPLE WAVE BY RUNNING IN OUR 5K. OR BRING YOUR DOG & HELP MAKE WALK4ANIMALS, A 1.65-MILE WALK AROUND THE BATAVIA RIVERWALK, ANDERSON HUMANE'S LARGEST FUNDRAISER. THE 5K IS A TIMED EVENT. THE 1.65 MILE WALK IS NOT TIMED.
EVERY DOLLAR RAISED FOR WALK4ANIMALS ENSURES ANDERSON HUMANE HAS THE RESOURCES TO CARE FOR AND PROTECT EVERY ANIMAL THAT COMES THROUGH OUR DOORS. PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING WHAT YOU CAN EITHER THROUGH A DONATION OR BY JOINING US AND HELPING US RAISE MONEY FOR THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE.
YOUR SUPPORT TODAY WILL HELP MAKE SECOND CHANCES POSSIBLE FOR THE ANIMALS THAT NEED US MOST. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE HAPPY NEW BEGINNINGS POSSIBLE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY. _DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR PURPLE!_
5K DAY-OF REGISTRATION IS $60.
_RACE PACKET PICK-UP WILL START THURSDAY, 9/12, NOON - 7 P.M., FRIDAY, 9/13 9 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. AND 6:45 A.M. ON RACE DAY._
WALK4ANIMALS & 5K BEGINS/ENDS AT: BATAVIA RIVERWALK, 100 N. ISLAND AVENUE, BATAVIA, IL 60510
UNABLE TO ATTEND?
NO WORRIES! WALK OR RUN IN YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD ON WALK DAY OR STAY HOME AND GATHER DONATIONS TO HELP ANDERSON HUMANE. OR DON'T WALK AT ALL AND CONSIDER DONATING TO A TEAM OR PARTICIPANT.
5K AWARDS
MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE 1ST & 2ND MEN & WOMEN 5K PARTICIPANTS IN THESE CATEGORIES:
14 & UNDER, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65 AND OVER
WALK4ANIMALS FUNDRAISING AWARDS:
*
HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER OF OVER $5,000 WILL BE NAMED WALK4ANIMALS GRAND MARSHAL!
*
HIGHEST TEAM FUNDRAISER
INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES
*
RAISE $500: EARN $25 COUPON FOR ANDERSON HUMANE APPAREL.
*
RAISE $1,000: NAME A LITTER
*
RAISE $2,500: SHELTER TOUR
*
RAISE $5,000: YOUR CHOICE: WILDLIFE EDUCATION PROGRAM AT YOUR SCHOOL OR OFFICE _OR_ PUPPY DAY OUT AT YOUR SCHOOL OR OFFICE.
TEAM FUN AWARDS
*
BEST GROUP COSTUME
*
ANDERSON SPIRIT AWARD
*
BEST WILDLIFE-THEMED COSTUME
FUNDRAISING GUIDES:
TEAM LEADER HANDBOOK:
Click here for Team Leader Handbook [https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbomMAZ00/JaxOlwPPN6phFypV04jOMQ/view?utm_content=DAGbomMAZ00&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hf7388de316]
EVERY YEAR, THOUSANDS OF DOGS, CATS, SMALL MAMMALS AND WILDLIFE COUNT ON ANDERSON HUMANE FOR A SECOND CHANCE. WE WORK TIRELESSLY TO PROVIDE LIFE-CHANGING CARE AND SUPPORT THESE ANIMALS WITH FOOD, SHELTER, MEDICAL CARE, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE LOVE AND RESPECT THEY DESERVE. _IN 2024 WE RESCUED 4000+ DOMESTIC AND 3000+ WILD ANIMALS._ OUR WALK4ANIMALS & 5K HELPS US CONTINUE OUR COMMITMENT TO CREATING A MORE HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS _AND_ THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM.
NOW YOU CAN BE PART OF THE MISSION! JOIN THE PURPLE WAVE BY RUNNING IN OUR 5K. OR BRING YOUR DOG & HELP MAKE WALK4ANIMALS, A 1.65-MILE WALK AROUND THE BATAVIA RIVERWALK, ANDERSON HUMANE'S LARGEST FUNDRAISER. THE 5K IS A TIMED EVENT. THE 1.65 MILE WALK IS NOT TIMED.
EVERY DOLLAR RAISED FOR WALK4ANIMALS ENSURES ANDERSON HUMANE HAS THE RESOURCES TO CARE FOR AND PROTECT EVERY ANIMAL THAT COMES THROUGH OUR DOORS. PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING WHAT YOU CAN EITHER THROUGH A DONATION OR BY JOINING US AND HELPING US RAISE MONEY FOR THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE.
YOUR SUPPORT TODAY WILL HELP MAKE SECOND CHANCES POSSIBLE FOR THE ANIMALS THAT NEED US MOST. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE HAPPY NEW BEGINNINGS POSSIBLE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY. _DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR PURPLE!_
5K DAY-OF REGISTRATION IS $60.
_RACE PACKET PICK-UP WILL START THURSDAY, 9/12, NOON - 7 P.M., FRIDAY, 9/13 9 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. AND 6:45 A.M. ON RACE DAY._
WALK4ANIMALS & 5K BEGINS/ENDS AT: BATAVIA RIVERWALK, 100 N. ISLAND AVENUE, BATAVIA, IL 60510
UNABLE TO ATTEND?
NO WORRIES! WALK OR RUN IN YOUR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD ON WALK DAY OR STAY HOME AND GATHER DONATIONS TO HELP ANDERSON HUMANE. OR DON'T WALK AT ALL AND CONSIDER DONATING TO A TEAM OR PARTICIPANT.
5K AWARDS
MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE 1ST & 2ND MEN & WOMEN 5K PARTICIPANTS IN THESE CATEGORIES:
14 & UNDER, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65 AND OVER
WALK4ANIMALS FUNDRAISING AWARDS:
*
HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER OF OVER $5,000 WILL BE NAMED WALK4ANIMALS GRAND MARSHAL!
*
HIGHEST TEAM FUNDRAISER
INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES
*
RAISE $500: EARN $25 COUPON FOR ANDERSON HUMANE APPAREL.
*
RAISE $1,000: NAME A LITTER
*
RAISE $2,500: SHELTER TOUR
*
RAISE $5,000: YOUR CHOICE: WILDLIFE EDUCATION PROGRAM AT YOUR SCHOOL OR OFFICE _OR_ PUPPY DAY OUT AT YOUR SCHOOL OR OFFICE.
TEAM FUN AWARDS
*
BEST GROUP COSTUME
*
ANDERSON SPIRIT AWARD
*
BEST WILDLIFE-THEMED COSTUME
FUNDRAISING GUIDES:
TEAM LEADER HANDBOOK:
Click here for Team Leader Handbook [https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbomMAZ00/JaxOlwPPN6phFypV04jOMQ/view?utm_content=DAGbomMAZ00&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hf7388de316]
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