Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Elyria, Ohio
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk on Saturday, May 9th, 2026, in Elyria, Lorain! This vibrant event features a timed 5K run and a fun 1-mile dog walk, making it perfect for both serious runners and casual dog lovers. Registration kicks off at 7:30 a.m., with the 1-mile walk starting at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K race beginning at 9 a.m. Don't miss the winner announcements at 9:45 a.m.!
With registration prices at just $35 for the 5K (increasing to $40 after April 12) and $25 for the 1-mile walk (increasing to $30 after April 12), this event is a great deal, and you’ll receive a race shirt if you register by April 20. Plus, enjoy post-race refreshments! This is not only a chance to get active but also to support a fantastic cause, as all proceeds benefit Friendship APL, a dedicated humane society serving Lorain County. Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and furry friends—secure your spot early and consider carpooling to make this
With registration prices at just $35 for the 5K (increasing to $40 after April 12) and $25 for the 1-mile walk (increasing to $30 after April 12), this event is a great deal, and you’ll receive a race shirt if you register by April 20. Plus, enjoy post-race refreshments! This is not only a chance to get active but also to support a fantastic cause, as all proceeds benefit Friendship APL, a dedicated humane society serving Lorain County. Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and furry friends—secure your spot early and consider carpooling to make this
Organiser's Description
FAPL 5K DOGGY DASH & 1 MILE DOG WALK
EVENTS:
5K Run - timed
1 Mile Dog Walk - not timed
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 MONDAY, APRIL 20. SIZES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AFTER THE 20TH.
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
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 MONDAY, APRIL 20. SIZES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AFTER THE 20TH.
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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