Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Southwind Park in Springfield, Sangamon! This exciting event supports the Animal Protective League (APL) and promises a fantastic day filled with fun, fitness, and furry friends. Participants can choose between a timed 5K run or a fun run/walk, making it perfect for both serious athletes and casual strollers, especially those who want to bring their canine companions along for the adventure.
Registration is just $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under, with an option to create individual or team fundraisers to further support APL's mission. Sign up by May 15 to snag a free race T-shirt! On race day, participants can look forward to delicious Mel-O-Cream donuts, a lively costume contest for both humans and pets, engaging vendors, and much more. Don't miss this chance to make a difference for animals in need while enjoying a day of community spirit and health! Be sure to register before the midnight deadline on June 5 to secure your spot!
Registration is just $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under, with an option to create individual or team fundraisers to further support APL's mission. Sign up by May 15 to snag a free race T-shirt! On race day, participants can look forward to delicious Mel-O-Cream donuts, a lively costume contest for both humans and pets, engaging vendors, and much more. Don't miss this chance to make a difference for animals in need while enjoying a day of community spirit and health! Be sure to register before the midnight deadline on June 5 to secure your spot!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY AT SOUTHWIND PARK IN SUPPORT OF THE ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE (APL).
GET READY TO RACE AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ANIMALS OF APL! THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL INCLUDE A TIMED 5K RUN AND A FUN RUN/WALK FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR CANINE COMPANIONS, IF YOU CHOOSE TO BRING THEM. REGISTRATION IS $30 FOR ADULTS AND $15 FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER. YOU CAN ALSO SET UP YOUR OWN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM FUNDRAISER TO RAISE ADDITIONAL MONEY FOR THE ANIMALS. DON'T WANT TO RACE BUT WANT TO SUPPORT APL'S MISSION? SIGN UP AS A CAT NAPPER FOR $30 AND RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED THANK YOU CARD FROM AN APL DOG OR CAT!
REGISTER BY MAY 15TH TO RECEIVE A FREE RACE T-SHIRT.
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON JUNE 5TH AND RACE PACKET PICK-UP IS JUNE 6TH FROM 4:30-6:30 P.M. AT APL, 1001 TAINTOR ROAD. LIMITED PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
IF YOU WANT TO RACE WITH YOUR DOG, THEY NEED TO BE SOCIABLE, WELL-BEHAVED, UP-TO-DATE ON ALL VACCINATIONS, HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT RABIES VACCINE, BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES AND BE AT LEAST FOUR MONTHS OF AGE.
WE WILL ALSO HAVE AN EXCITING COSTUME CONTEST THAT YOU AND YOUR PET CAN PARTICIPATE IN, AS WELL AS VENDORS AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES! MEL-O-CREAM DONUTS WILL BE PROVIDED BEFORE THE RACE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
SCHEDULE
JUNE 5TH - REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT.
JUNE 6TH - RACE PACKET DISTRIBUTION 4:30 6:30 P.M. AT APL
JUNE 7TH - RACE DAY
9:00 A.M. VISIT WITH OUR VENDORS. LIMITED RACE DAY PACKET DISTRIBUTION (NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION)
9:30 A.M. COSTUME CONTEST
10:00 A.M. TIMED RACE
10:30 A.M. AWARD CEREMONY FOR COSTUME CONTEST AND TIMED RACE
11:00 A.M. FUN RUN/WALK
12:00 P.M. EVENT ENDS
RACE PRIZE CATEGORIES
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 5K FEMALE
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 5K MALE
OVERALL CANINE 1ST CANINE ACROSS THE FINISH LINE
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 12 AND UNDER FEMALE
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 12 AND UNDER MALE
COSTUME CONTEST - BEST COSTUME
GET READY TO RACE AND RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ANIMALS OF APL! THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL INCLUDE A TIMED 5K RUN AND A FUN RUN/WALK FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR CANINE COMPANIONS, IF YOU CHOOSE TO BRING THEM. REGISTRATION IS $30 FOR ADULTS AND $15 FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER. YOU CAN ALSO SET UP YOUR OWN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM FUNDRAISER TO RAISE ADDITIONAL MONEY FOR THE ANIMALS. DON'T WANT TO RACE BUT WANT TO SUPPORT APL'S MISSION? SIGN UP AS A CAT NAPPER FOR $30 AND RECEIVE A PERSONALIZED THANK YOU CARD FROM AN APL DOG OR CAT!
REGISTER BY MAY 15TH TO RECEIVE A FREE RACE T-SHIRT.
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON JUNE 5TH AND RACE PACKET PICK-UP IS JUNE 6TH FROM 4:30-6:30 P.M. AT APL, 1001 TAINTOR ROAD. LIMITED PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
IF YOU WANT TO RACE WITH YOUR DOG, THEY NEED TO BE SOCIABLE, WELL-BEHAVED, UP-TO-DATE ON ALL VACCINATIONS, HAVE PROOF OF CURRENT RABIES VACCINE, BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES AND BE AT LEAST FOUR MONTHS OF AGE.
WE WILL ALSO HAVE AN EXCITING COSTUME CONTEST THAT YOU AND YOUR PET CAN PARTICIPATE IN, AS WELL AS VENDORS AND OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES! MEL-O-CREAM DONUTS WILL BE PROVIDED BEFORE THE RACE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
SCHEDULE
JUNE 5TH - REGISTRATION CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT.
JUNE 6TH - RACE PACKET DISTRIBUTION 4:30 6:30 P.M. AT APL
JUNE 7TH - RACE DAY
9:00 A.M. VISIT WITH OUR VENDORS. LIMITED RACE DAY PACKET DISTRIBUTION (NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION)
9:30 A.M. COSTUME CONTEST
10:00 A.M. TIMED RACE
10:30 A.M. AWARD CEREMONY FOR COSTUME CONTEST AND TIMED RACE
11:00 A.M. FUN RUN/WALK
12:00 P.M. EVENT ENDS
RACE PRIZE CATEGORIES
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 5K FEMALE
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 5K MALE
OVERALL CANINE 1ST CANINE ACROSS THE FINISH LINE
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 12 AND UNDER FEMALE
OVERALL 1ST PLACE 12 AND UNDER MALE
COSTUME CONTEST - BEST COSTUME
Races
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5K Run (Timed)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
For serious runners, enter this timed run to see just how fast you can run to help save animals! Prizes will be awarded to the overall adult male and female winners, first male and female in the under 12 category, as well as the overall canine. All participants will receive a participation medal. -
5K Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (11:00AM CDT)
$32.80
If you aren't worried about how long it takes to walk or run this 5K, this is the spot for you! Take your time and enjoy the beautiful park with your friends and furry companion all while helping the animals at APL. All participants will receive a participation medal. -
Cat Napper
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$32.80
If you would rather snuggle on the couch with your feline or canine friend and still support APL, then this is the category for you! For your support you will receive a personalized thank you card from one of our dogs or cats at the shelter!
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