Annual 5K RUN & WALK With The DOGS
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Beacon, New York
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming day of fun and fitness at the Annual 5K Run & Walk With The Dogs, taking place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in beautiful Beacon, Dutchess County, NY! This exciting community celebration is not just about running and walking; it's an opportunity to support the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) and honor their incredible 40 years of lifesaving work. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join this unique event at Memorial Park, where you can dash or stroll alongside your leashed furry friends in the main 5K race or let your little ones enjoy the 1K Kids Fun Run.
The day kicks off at 9:00 AM with check-in and registration, followed by a delightful Dog Costume Contest and the races starting at 10:00 AM. With professionally timed races, every step you take helps to save lives, making this a meaningful and enjoyable experience for all. Not only will you receive a commemorative finisher medal, but those who raise $100 or more by April 30 will also earn a special event T-shirt. Stick around for a post-race celebration filled with awards, music, games, and raffles as we come together to celebrate
The day kicks off at 9:00 AM with check-in and registration, followed by a delightful Dog Costume Contest and the races starting at 10:00 AM. With professionally timed races, every step you take helps to save lives, making this a meaningful and enjoyable experience for all. Not only will you receive a commemorative finisher medal, but those who raise $100 or more by April 30 will also earn a special event T-shirt. Stick around for a post-race celebration filled with awards, music, games, and raffles as we come together to celebrate
Organiser's Description
GET READY FOR AN EXCITING COMMUNITY CELEBRATION SUPPORTING THE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION (ARF) AS WE HONOR 40 YEARS OF LIFESAVING WORK. ON SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026, ANIMAL LOVERS, RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND THEIR FOUR-LEGGED COMPANIONS WILL GATHER AT MEMORIAL PARK IN BEACON, NY, TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACTWITH 100% OF EVENT PROCEEDS DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THE RESCUE AND CARE OF ANIMALS IN NEED.
AS BEACONS ONLY NONPROFIT SPORTING EVENT DEDICATED TO SAVING ANIMALS LIVES, THIS MILESTONE RACE BRINGS TOGETHER FITNESS, FUN, AND COMPASSION IN HONOR OF ARFS LEGACY AND FUTURE. THE EVENT WELCOMES PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, WITH PROFESSIONALLY TIMED RACES USING CHIPPED RUNNING BIBS.
RACE OPTIONS
1K KIDS FUN RUN [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF1kMap] (AGES 3-10)
A FUN-FILLED, CONFIDENCE-BUILDING RACE WHERE EVERY CHILD EARNS A FINISHER PRIZE.
_DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE KIDS FUN RUN.
CHILDREN UNDER 3 PARTICIPATE FOR FREE
_5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF5kMap]
RUN OR WALK ALONGSIDE YOUR LEASHED PUP IN THIS HEARTWARMING MAIN EVENT.
_CHILDREN UNDER 3 PARTICIPATE FOR FREE_
REGISTRATION FEES
5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS
$30 EARLY BIRD RATE
$35 REGULAR RATE (BEGINS APRIL 1)
$40 RACE DAY
1K KIDS FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER)
$15 EARLY BIRD RATE
$20 REGULAR RATE (BEGINS APRIL 1)
$30 RACE DAY
EVENT SWAG:
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE FINISHER MEDAL
ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO DONATE OR RAISE $100 BY APRIL 30 WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
SUNDAY
CHECK MARK 9:00 AM CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION
CHECK MARK 9:50 AM DOG COSTUME CONTEST
_MOST ORIGINAL COSTUME_
_MOST HILARIOUS_ COSTUME
CHECK MARK 10:00 AM 1K KIDS FUN RUN
CHECK MARK 10:30 AM 5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS
CHECK MARK 11:00 AM AWARDS
CHECK MARK 12:30 AM RAFFLES
CHECK MARK 2:00 PM WRAP UP
POST-RACE CELEBRATION
STAY AND CELEBRATE ARFS 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH AWARDS, MUSIC, GAMES, FACE PAINTING, VENDOR EXHIBITS, RAFFLES, AND MORE. PARTICIPANTS WHO FUNDRAISE CAN ALSO EARN EXCLUSIVE PRIZES BY REACHING FUNDRAISING MILESTONES.
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PERSONAL BEST OR ENJOYING A STROLL WITH YOUR PUP, EVERY STEP HELPS SAVE LIVES. JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE FOUR DECADES OF COMPASSIONONE PAW AT A TIME.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
*
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT AND IS NON-REFUNDABLE
*
STROLLERS ARE ONLY PERMITTED ON THE 5K COURSE
*
DOGS MUST BE NON-AGGRESSIVE, CURRENT ON VACCINATIONS, AND LEASHED AT ALL TIMES
*
RETRACTABLE OR BUNGEE-STYLE LEASHES ARE NOT PERMITTED
*
EACH ADULT PARTICIPANT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY ONE (1) DOG, WHICH WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL EVENT DOG TAG. YOU MAY ALSO RECEIVE A TAG FOR YOUR AT-HOME PET (CAT OR DOG)
AS BEACONS ONLY NONPROFIT SPORTING EVENT DEDICATED TO SAVING ANIMALS LIVES, THIS MILESTONE RACE BRINGS TOGETHER FITNESS, FUN, AND COMPASSION IN HONOR OF ARFS LEGACY AND FUTURE. THE EVENT WELCOMES PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, WITH PROFESSIONALLY TIMED RACES USING CHIPPED RUNNING BIBS.
RACE OPTIONS
1K KIDS FUN RUN [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF1kMap] (AGES 3-10)
A FUN-FILLED, CONFIDENCE-BUILDING RACE WHERE EVERY CHILD EARNS A FINISHER PRIZE.
_DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE KIDS FUN RUN.
CHILDREN UNDER 3 PARTICIPATE FOR FREE
_5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF5kMap]
RUN OR WALK ALONGSIDE YOUR LEASHED PUP IN THIS HEARTWARMING MAIN EVENT.
_CHILDREN UNDER 3 PARTICIPATE FOR FREE_
REGISTRATION FEES
5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS
$30 EARLY BIRD RATE
$35 REGULAR RATE (BEGINS APRIL 1)
$40 RACE DAY
1K KIDS FUN RUN (AGES 10 & UNDER)
$15 EARLY BIRD RATE
$20 REGULAR RATE (BEGINS APRIL 1)
$30 RACE DAY
EVENT SWAG:
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE FINISHER MEDAL
ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO DONATE OR RAISE $100 BY APRIL 30 WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT T-SHIRT.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
SUNDAY
CHECK MARK 9:00 AM CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION
CHECK MARK 9:50 AM DOG COSTUME CONTEST
_MOST ORIGINAL COSTUME_
_MOST HILARIOUS_ COSTUME
CHECK MARK 10:00 AM 1K KIDS FUN RUN
CHECK MARK 10:30 AM 5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS
CHECK MARK 11:00 AM AWARDS
CHECK MARK 12:30 AM RAFFLES
CHECK MARK 2:00 PM WRAP UP
POST-RACE CELEBRATION
STAY AND CELEBRATE ARFS 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH AWARDS, MUSIC, GAMES, FACE PAINTING, VENDOR EXHIBITS, RAFFLES, AND MORE. PARTICIPANTS WHO FUNDRAISE CAN ALSO EARN EXCLUSIVE PRIZES BY REACHING FUNDRAISING MILESTONES.
WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PERSONAL BEST OR ENJOYING A STROLL WITH YOUR PUP, EVERY STEP HELPS SAVE LIVES. JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE FOUR DECADES OF COMPASSIONONE PAW AT A TIME.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
*
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT AND IS NON-REFUNDABLE
*
STROLLERS ARE ONLY PERMITTED ON THE 5K COURSE
*
DOGS MUST BE NON-AGGRESSIVE, CURRENT ON VACCINATIONS, AND LEASHED AT ALL TIMES
*
RETRACTABLE OR BUNGEE-STYLE LEASHES ARE NOT PERMITTED
*
EACH ADULT PARTICIPANT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY ONE (1) DOG, WHICH WILL RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL EVENT DOG TAG. YOU MAY ALSO RECEIVE A TAG FOR YOUR AT-HOME PET (CAT OR DOG)
Races
-
1K KIDS Fun Run - 10:00AM
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 17th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSEDDogs are not permitted to participate in the ARF 1K Kids Fun Run. -
5K With Dogs - 10:30AM
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 17th May 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDDogs that are non-aggressive toward people and other animals are welcomed in the ARF 5K Run/Walk with the Dogs. All dogs must be current on their vaccinations and always leashed. The use of retractable leashes, including bungy-style leashes, is prohibited at any time. Each adult participant may be accompanied by one (1) dog and that dog will receive a race dog tag. -
VIRTUAL - 5K With Dogs
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
CLOSED
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