Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk
- Date Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Elyria, Ohio
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, in Elyria, Lorain! This vibrant event features a timed 5K run and a fun 1-mile dog walk, perfect for pet owners and animal lovers alike. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a leisurely stroll with a four-legged friend, this event has something for everyone.
Registration and packet pick-up start at 8 a.m., followed by the 5K race at 9 a.m. and the 1-mile dog walk at the same time. Don't have a dog? No worries! Shelter dogs will be available for "rent" for the 1-mile walk, allowing you to enjoy the day with a furry companion. Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall finishers, along with age category winners. All proceeds go directly to the Friendship APL, supporting their mission to provide care and compassion to animals in need. Come out for a day of fun, fitness, and friendship while making a positive impact in the community!
Registration and packet pick-up start at 8 a.m., followed by the 5K race at 9 a.m. and the 1-mile dog walk at the same time. Don't have a dog? No worries! Shelter dogs will be available for "rent" for the 1-mile walk, allowing you to enjoy the day with a furry companion. Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall finishers, along with age category winners. All proceeds go directly to the Friendship APL, supporting their mission to provide care and compassion to animals in need. Come out for a day of fun, fitness, and friendship while making a positive impact in the community!
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 - 8 a.m.
5K start - 9 a.m.
1 mi start - 9 a.m.
Winner announcements - 9:45 a.m.
PRICES:
5K - $30 thru April 1, then $35
1 mi - $20 thru April 1, then $25
5K AWARDS:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top 3 in age category by gender: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
WHAT YOU GET:
Race shirt
Post-race refreshment
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 [email protected].
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 - 8 a.m.
5K start - 9 a.m.
1 mi start - 9 a.m.
Winner announcements - 9:45 a.m.
PRICES:
5K - $30 thru April 1, then $35
1 mi - $20 thru April 1, then $25
5K AWARDS:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top 3 in age category by gender: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
WHAT YOU GET:
Race shirt
Post-race refreshment
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 [email protected].
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.
Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk