Fido Fest 5K and Fun Run
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Newnan, Georgia
- Price $18.24 - $28.24
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a pawsitively fun day at the Fido Fest 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Newnan, Coweta! This exciting event marks the 9th annual celebration, partnering with Hearts 'n Homes Rescue to support their mission of saving dogs and puppies in need. The festivities kick off at 8 AM with the new "Puppy Prance," a Tot Trot for little ones, followed by the 1-mile Fun Run at 8:15 AM, perfect for families and their furry friends. The 5K race, starting at 8:30 AM, is a certified Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event, featuring chip timing for serious runners.
After the races, join in the celebration at "Fido Fest," which will feature delicious food trucks, local vendors, and entertaining activities for everyone to enjoy. Well-behaved and vaccinated dogs are welcome to join the fun, so be sure to bring your furry companions for a day full of joy and community spirit. Don't miss out on this chance to support a great cause while having a blast with your family and friends—both two-legged and four-legged! Early registration is encouraged to secure your
After the races, join in the celebration at "Fido Fest," which will feature delicious food trucks, local vendors, and entertaining activities for everyone to enjoy. Well-behaved and vaccinated dogs are welcome to join the fun, so be sure to bring your furry companions for a day full of joy and community spirit. Don't miss out on this chance to support a great cause while having a blast with your family and friends—both two-legged and four-legged! Early registration is encouraged to secure your
Organiser's Description
Fido Fest 5K and 1 mile Fun Run returns in 2025 for the 9th event! Hearts 'n Homes Rescue and Ashley Park Newnan are partnering to bring you a day of fun for the 2 legged and 4 legged members of your family!! Come on out to Ashley Park Newnan to support Hearts 'n Homes Rescue, so that we may continue to save the dogs and puppies most in need in Coweta County! *New this year! The "Puppy Prance" is our newly added Tot Trot to kick off the festivities at 8 am! (no registration needed) The 1 mile Fun Run will begin at 8:15 am and is not timed--great for the pups and kiddos!! The 5K will begin at 8:30; chip timing provided. Fido Fest 5K is now a certified Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event!! Immediately following the race will be "Fido Fest"!! Stick around for food trucks, vendors, and entertainment for all! All proceeds for this fundraiser will go to Hearts 'n Homes Rescue. Hearts 'n Homes Rescue is an all volunteer 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to finding rescue, fosters, or adopters for the dogs and puppies most at risk for euthanasia in Coweta County. All donations are tax deductible.
*Well behaved and vaccinated dogs are welcomed! No more than 2 dogs per human preferred. Please pick up after your pet. Water and waste bags will be available for use.
**Early race registration is suggested to guarantee race shirt. Same day registration kiosks will be available**
**School participation award will be given to the school with highest number of registrants! List your school name after your last name when registering.
** Vendor and Sponsor Registration here: https://forms.gle/HhK7ZWv7J3dfJJDD6
We can't wait to see you and your dogs there!
*Well behaved and vaccinated dogs are welcomed! No more than 2 dogs per human preferred. Please pick up after your pet. Water and waste bags will be available for use.
**Early race registration is suggested to guarantee race shirt. Same day registration kiosks will be available**
**School participation award will be given to the school with highest number of registrants! List your school name after your last name when registering.
** Vendor and Sponsor Registration here: https://forms.gle/HhK7ZWv7J3dfJJDD6
We can't wait to see you and your dogs there!
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