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
Event summary
Get ready for a pawsitively wonderful day at Columbus Humane's 20th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival on Sunday, September 13, 2026! This exciting community event will take place at Bank Run Metro Park in Lockbourne, Franklin, and is designed to raise vital funds for animal cruelty investigations throughout Franklin County. Kick off the day at 9 a.m. with a thrilling 5K run or walk, and then enjoy the Dog Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring an array of dog-centric vendors and activities for the whole family.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or simply an animal lover, every step you take helps protect pets in need. The first 400 registrants will receive exclusive swag bags and event T-shirts, ensuring that you leave with a memorable token of your support. Join us for this heartwarming event where fun meets compassion, and celebrate our furry friends while making a difference in their lives! Don't miss out on this fantastic day dedicated to advocating for and rescuing animals—mark your calendars for September 13!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or simply an animal lover, every step you take helps protect pets in need. The first 400 registrants will receive exclusive swag bags and event T-shirts, ensuring that you leave with a memorable token of your support. Join us for this heartwarming event where fun meets compassion, and celebrate our furry friends while making a difference in their lives! Don't miss out on this fantastic day dedicated to advocating for and rescuing animals—mark your calendars for September 13!
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.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7 Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Begins
9 5k Run / Walk Begins
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.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7 Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Begins
9 5k Run / Walk Begins
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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