Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Elyria, Ohio
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, in Elyria, Lorain! This vibrant community event features a timed 5K run and a fun 1 Mile Dog Walk, perfect for both seasoned runners and dog lovers alike. Whether you're racing for a personal best or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll with a furry friend, there's something for everyone. Don't have a dog? No worries! You can "rent" a shelter dog for the walk on a first-come, first-served basis, making this event a wonderful opportunity to support local animals in need.
The day kicks off with registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 1 Mile Dog Walk at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K run at 9 a.m. Be sure to stick around for winner announcements at 9:45 a.m., as awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, as well as top finishers in various age categories. Early registration is highly encouraged to secure your spot in this likely-to-sell-out event! With race shirts guaranteed for early registrants and post-race refreshments available
The day kicks off with registration and packet pick-up starting at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 1 Mile Dog Walk at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K run at 9 a.m. Be sure to stick around for winner announcements at 9:45 a.m., as awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, as well as top finishers in various age categories. Early registration is highly encouraged to secure your spot in this likely-to-sell-out event! With race shirts guaranteed for early registrants and post-race refreshments available
Organiser's Description
FAPL 5K DOGGY DASH & 1 MILE DOG WALK
EVENTS:
5K Run - timed
1 Mile Dog Walk - not timed
- Don't have a dog? No problem! Shelter dogs will be available to "rent" for the 1 mile walk. First come, first served!*
TIMES:
Registration & Packet Pick-Up - 7:30 a.m.
1 mi start - 8:30 a.m.
5K start - 9 a.m.
Winner announcements - 9:45 a.m.
***This event is likely to sell out, so secure your spot by registering early! Carpooling is encouraged!***
PRICES:
5K - $35 thru April 12, then $40
1 mi - $25 thru April 12, then $30
5K AWARDS:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top 3 in age category: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
WHAT YOU GET:
Race shirt - GUARANTEED THROUGH THURSDAY, MAY 1
Post-race refreshments
Friendship APL is a private, independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit humane society founded in Elyria, Ohio in 1957. We own and operate the largest animal shelter in Lorain County.
We are dedicated to ensuring that no animal should suffer without the basic necessities to live a healthy life, providing the education to promote and nurture the human/animal bond and treating all those who seek our help with kindness, dignity and respect.
Friendship APL receives no government funding. We depend on the generosity and financial support of friends and neighbors, and on various fundraisers, to serve the people and animals of Lorain County.
For sponsorship information, please contact Friendship Animal Protective League friendshipapl5k@gmail.com.
100% of proceeds from this race go to Friendship APL's mission. Thank you for your support!
We ask that those running with dogs start towards the back and please keep your dogs on a short leash. The race route is out and back so we will need all participants to be aware of runners coming back on the other side of the trail.
*The number of "rentable" shelter dogs available will be dependent upon the dogs up for adoption at the shelter as of the day of the event, as well as the weather that day. FAPL will bring as many dogs as is possible, but please be aware that we may only be able to bring a handful, and potentially none, depending upon the aforementioned circumstances. Available dogs can be "rented" for a discretionary donation to the shelter, with a suggested donation of $15-20.
EVENTS:
5K Run - timed
1 Mile Dog Walk - not timed
- Don't have a dog? No problem! Shelter dogs will be available to "rent" for the 1 mile walk. First come, first served!*
TIMES:
Registration & Packet Pick-Up - 7:30 a.m.
1 mi start - 8:30 a.m.
5K start - 9 a.m.
Winner announcements - 9:45 a.m.
***This event is likely to sell out, so secure your spot by registering early! Carpooling is encouraged!***
PRICES:
5K - $35 thru April 12, then $40
1 mi - $25 thru April 12, then $30
5K AWARDS:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top 3 in age category: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
WHAT YOU GET:
Race shirt - GUARANTEED THROUGH THURSDAY, MAY 1
Post-race refreshments
Friendship APL is a private, independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit humane society founded in Elyria, Ohio in 1957. We own and operate the largest animal shelter in Lorain County.
We are dedicated to ensuring that no animal should suffer without the basic necessities to live a healthy life, providing the education to promote and nurture the human/animal bond and treating all those who seek our help with kindness, dignity and respect.
Friendship APL receives no government funding. We depend on the generosity and financial support of friends and neighbors, and on various fundraisers, to serve the people and animals of Lorain County.
For sponsorship information, please contact Friendship Animal Protective League friendshipapl5k@gmail.com.
100% of proceeds from this race go to Friendship APL's mission. Thank you for your support!
We ask that those running with dogs start towards the back and please keep your dogs on a short leash. The race route is out and back so we will need all participants to be aware of runners coming back on the other side of the trail.
*The number of "rentable" shelter dogs available will be dependent upon the dogs up for adoption at the shelter as of the day of the event, as well as the weather that day. FAPL will bring as many dogs as is possible, but please be aware that we may only be able to bring a handful, and potentially none, depending upon the aforementioned circumstances. Available dogs can be "rented" for a discretionary donation to the shelter, with a suggested donation of $15-20.
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