Columbus Humane's 20th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Lockbourne, Ohio
- Price $60.44
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for a heartwarming day at Columbus Humane's 20th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Lockbourne, Franklin County! This vibrant community event is not just a race; it's a celebration of our furry friends and a chance to support vital animal welfare efforts. Lace up your running shoes for the 5K starting at 9 a.m. at Bank Run Metro Park, or simply stroll through the Dog Festival featuring dog-centric vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every step you take helps protect pets in need, raising funds for crucial animal cruelty investigations in the area.
The first 400 registrants will receive exclusive swag bags and event T-shirts, making this an unforgettable experience for both you and your four-legged companions. Whether you're racing, walking, or enjoying the festival atmosphere, this family-friendly event is the perfect way to give back to the community and advocate for animals in need. Don’t miss out on this paws-itively wonderful day filled with fun, purpose, and community spirit!
The first 400 registrants will receive exclusive swag bags and event T-shirts, making this an unforgettable experience for both you and your four-legged companions. Whether you're racing, walking, or enjoying the festival atmosphere, this family-friendly event is the perfect way to give back to the community and advocate for animals in need. Don’t miss out on this paws-itively wonderful day filled with fun, purpose, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR COLUMBUS HUMANES 20TH ANNUAL DEFEND YOUR FRIEND 5K & DOG FESTIVAL, A COMMUNITY EVENT RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS ACROSS FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Run, walk, or simply come celebrate animalsevery step helps protect pets in need. The event takes place Sunday, September 13 at Bank Run Metro Park (1570 Rohr Road, Lockbourne, OH), with the 5K beginning at 9 a.m. and the Dog Festival featuring dog-centric vendors running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All proceeds support Columbus Humanes Animal Cruelty Investigations, where humane agents work year-round to advocate for, educate about, and rescue animals in need. The first 400 registrants will receive swag bags and event T-shirts, and the event is both dog- and family-friendlyso even if you dont want to run, register and come enjoy the festival.
Run, walk, or simply come celebrate animalsevery step helps protect pets in need. The event takes place Sunday, September 13 at Bank Run Metro Park (1570 Rohr Road, Lockbourne, OH), with the 5K beginning at 9 a.m. and the Dog Festival featuring dog-centric vendors running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All proceeds support Columbus Humanes Animal Cruelty Investigations, where humane agents work year-round to advocate for, educate about, and rescue animals in need. The first 400 registrants will receive swag bags and event T-shirts, and the event is both dog- and family-friendlyso even if you dont want to run, register and come enjoy the festival.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $5.44 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$60.44
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