ARF 5K RUN & WALK With The DOGS

  • Date Sun 18th May 2025
  • Time 9:45AM EDT
  • Location Beacon, New York
  • Price $16.90 - $38.10
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

Event summary

Get ready to unleash your enthusiasm for a fantastic cause at the 10th Annual ARF 5K Run & Walk With The Dogs on Sunday, May 18, 2025! Taking place at the scenic Memorial Park in Beacon, Dutchess County, this heartwarming community event invites animal lovers and fitness enthusiasts of all ages to join in the fun while supporting the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). Participants can choose from a 5K run or walk alongside their leashed furry friends, or let the kids join in the excitement with a 1K Fun Run designed for ages 3-10.

With 100% of the proceeds going directly to rescuing and caring for animals in need, this event is a meaningful way to make a difference. The day is packed with activities, including a dog costume contest, post-race celebrations with music, games, and vendor exhibits, plus exclusive prizes for those who fundraise. Whether you're racing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely stroll with your pup, every step you take helps save lives. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and furry friendsβ€”register early to secure your commemorative items and custom dog tags for your canine companion!

Organiser's Description

JOIN THE 10TH ANNUAL ARF 5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS!

GET READY FOR AN EXCITING COMMUNITY EVENT SUPPORTING THE ANIMAL RESCUE FOUNDATION (ARF). ON SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025, AT MEMORIAL PARK IN BEACON, NY, ANIMAL LOVERS AND ATHLETES OF ALL AGES WILL LACE UP AND HIT THE PAVEMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCEWITH 100% OF THE PROCEEDS GOING DIRECTLY TOWARD RESCUING AND CARING FOR ANIMALS IN NEED.

AS BEACON'S ONLY NONPROFIT SPORTING EVENT DEDICATED TO SAVING ANIMALS' LIVES, THIS SPECIAL DAY OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.

THE RACES ARE TIMED WITH CHIPPED RUNNING BIBS.

1K KIDS FUN RUN [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF1kMap] (AGES 3-10) A FUN-FILLED RACE WHERE EVERY CHILD EARNS A FINISHER PRIZE. _(DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE KIDS FUN RUN.) _

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. _(KIDS 3 AND UNDER PARTICIPATE FOR FREE!)_



SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
CHECK MARK 9 AM CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION

CHECK MARK 9:50 AM DOG COSTUME CONTEST: _MOST ORIGINAL _& _MOST HILARIOUS_ COSTUME

CHECK MARK 10 TO 10:15 AM 1K KIDS FUN RUN

CHECK MARK IMMEDIATELY AFTER 5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS



POST-RACE FUN: STICK AROUND FOR AWARDS, MUSIC, GAMES, FACE PAINTING, VENDOR EXHIBITS, RAFFLES, AND MORE! PARTICIPANTS WHO FUNDRAISE CAN ALSO EARN EXCLUSIVE PRIZES FOR REACHING THEIR FUNDRAISING GOALS.

WHETHER CHASING A PERSONAL BEST OR ENJOYING A STROLL WITH YOUR PUP, EVERY STEP YOU TAKE HELPS SAVE LIVES. JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCEONE PAW AT A TIME!



REGISTRATION FEES:

5K RUN & WALK [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF5kMap]
$30 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL RATE
$35 REGULAR RATE STARTS APRIL 1ST
$40 RACE DAY



1K KIDS FUN RUN [https://runsignup.com/Race/ARF5K/Page/2024ARF1kMap]
$15 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL RATE**
$20 REGULAR RATE STARTS APRIL 1ST
$30 RACE DAY



EVENT SWAGS:

SIGN UP EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SWAGS. ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER BY APRIL 30TH WILL RECEIVE:
A 10TH ANNUAL COMMEMORATIVE ITEM
A CUSTOM DOG TAG FOR YOUR FOUR-LEGGED COMPANION



THE EVENT IS HELD RAIN OR SHINE AND IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

STROLLERS ARE ONLY ALLOWED ON THE 5K RACE COURSE.

_DOGS THAT ARE NON-AGGRESSIVE TOWARD PEOPLE AND OTHER ANIMALS ARE WELCOMED ON THE 5K RACE COURSE. __A_LL DOGS MUST BE CURRENT ON THEIR VACCINATIONS AND ALWAYS LEASHED. RETRACTABLE LEASHES, INCLUDING BUNGY-STYLE LEASHES, ARE PROHIBITED AT ANY TIME. EACH ADULT PARTICIPANT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY ONE (1) DOG AND THAT DOG WILL RECEIVE AN EVENT DOG TAG.

Races

  • 5K Run & Walk With the Dogs - Memorial Park, 10:00AM Start

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & 5K Unisex T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (10:00AM 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 & 1K Kids Unisex T-Shirt

    Sun 18th May 2025 (9:45AM EDT)

    $16.90

    Dogs are not permitted to participate in the ARF 1K Kids Fun Run.
  • VIRTUAL - 5K Run & Walk With the Dogs

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Virtual T-Shirt

    $38.10

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Location

MEMORIAL PARK, Robert Cahill Drive, Beacon, 12508, NY, United States

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