Fido Fest 5K and Fun Run
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Newnan, Georgia
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Fido Fest 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in beautiful Newnan, Coweta! This year marks the 9th annual celebration, where families—both two-legged and four-legged—can come together for a day filled with fun and festivities. The event kicks off with the 1 mile Fun Run at 8 AM, which is perfect for kids and their furry friends, followed by the chip-timed 5K race at 8:30 AM, now recognized as a certified Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event!
After the races, stick around for the vibrant "Fido Fest," featuring delicious food trucks, local vendors, and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. This fantastic event supports Hearts 'n Homes Rescue, a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to rescuing dogs and puppies in need. With your participation, you’ll help ensure that more animals find safe homes and loving families. Don’t forget to register early to secure your race shirt, and remember, well-behaved, vaccinated dogs are more than welcome! Come out for a day of community, compassion, and camaraderie—you and your furry friends won’t want to miss it!
After the races, stick around for the vibrant "Fido Fest," featuring delicious food trucks, local vendors, and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. This fantastic event supports Hearts 'n Homes Rescue, a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to rescuing dogs and puppies in need. With your participation, you’ll help ensure that more animals find safe homes and loving families. Don’t forget to register early to secure your race shirt, and remember, well-behaved, vaccinated dogs are more than welcome! Come out for a day of community, compassion, and camaraderie—you and your furry friends won’t want to miss it!
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! The 1 mile Fun Run will begin at 8 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.
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.
We can't wait to see you and your dogs there!
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