Annual 5K RUN & WALK With The DOGS
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Beacon, New York
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Annual 5K Run & Walk With The Dogs, taking place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Memorial Park in Beacon, Dutchess County! This exciting community celebration not only brings together animal lovers and fitness enthusiasts but also supports the incredible work of the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF), marking 40 years of lifesaving efforts. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join in the fun, whether you’re running, walking, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll with your leashed furry friend.
Choose from an engaging lineup of events, including the 1K Kids Fun Run for ages 3-10, where every child earns a finisher prize, or take part in the main event, the 5K Run & Walk With The Dogs. With registration fees starting at just $30 for the 5K and $15 for the Kids Fun Run, this is a fantastic opportunity to get active while making a meaningful impact. Don’t forget to arrive early for the dog costume contest and stay for the post-race celebration featuring awards, music, games, and more! Join us for a day filled with joy, compassion, and community spirit—because every
Choose from an engaging lineup of events, including the 1K Kids Fun Run for ages 3-10, where every child earns a finisher prize, or take part in the main event, the 5K Run & Walk With The Dogs. With registration fees starting at just $30 for the 5K and $15 for the Kids Fun Run, this is a fantastic opportunity to get active while making a meaningful impact. Don’t forget to arrive early for the dog costume contest and stay for the post-race celebration featuring awards, music, games, and more! Join us for a day filled with joy, compassion, and community spirit—because every
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 REGISTERED BY APRIL 30 WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT COMMEMORATIVE ITEM. REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR EVENT SWAG.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
CHECK MARK 9:00 AM CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION
CHECK MARK 9:50 AM DOG COSTUME CONTEST: _MOST ORIGINAL _& _MOST HILARIOUS_ COSTUME
CHECK MARK 10:00 TO 10:15 AM 1K KIDS FUN RUN
CHECK MARK IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS
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 PERMITTED ONLY 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 REGISTERED BY APRIL 30 WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT COMMEMORATIVE ITEM. REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR EVENT SWAG.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
CHECK MARK 9:00 AM CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION
CHECK MARK 9:50 AM DOG COSTUME CONTEST: _MOST ORIGINAL _& _MOST HILARIOUS_ COSTUME
CHECK MARK 10:00 TO 10:15 AM 1K KIDS FUN RUN
CHECK MARK IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS
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 PERMITTED ONLY 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
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5K Run & Walk With the Dogs - Memorial Park, 10:00AM Start
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sun 17th May 2026 (10:15AM EDT)
$32.80
Dogs 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. -
1K KIDS Fun Run & Walk - Memorial Park, 10:00AM Start
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sun 17th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$16.90
Dogs are not permitted to participate in the ARF 1K Kids Fun Run. -
VIRTUAL - 5K Run & Walk With the Dogs
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
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Memorial Park, Robert Cahill Drive, Beacon, 12508, NY, United States
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