Hops, Hounds and Halloween 5k and VyStar Credit Union Fun Run & Costume Contest

Saturday, October 12, 2024 Past event
9:30 AM EDT
Jacksonville, Florida
$23.00–$39.60 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a thrilling day of fun and festivities at the Hops, Hounds and Halloween 5K and VyStar Credit Union Fun Run & Costume Contest on Saturday, October 12th, 2024, in beautiful Jacksonville, Duval! This exciting event, now in its third year, promises a spooktacular atmosphere where dogs and their humans can come together for a run like no other. Participants can choose between the 5K race, featuring a scenic 3.1-mile course designed with dog-friendly lanes and water stops, or take part in the 1-mile Fun Run.

Don't forget to dress up your furry friends for the costume contest, with judging starting at 8:00 AM before the race kicks off. After crossing the finish line, all runners are invited to enjoy an after-party filled with live music, local vendors, and delicious food trucks. Plus, every participant will receive a race shirt, logo pint glass, and a special doggie bag for their canine companions. Join us for a day of fitness, community, and Halloween spirit while supporting the Jacksonville Humane Society! Whether you sprint, jog, or stroll, this is an event you won't want to miss!

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Races

  • Hops, Hounds and Halloween 5k

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Wave 1 at 8:00- Runners only Wave 2 at 8:45- Runners with dogs

    8:00 AM EDT

    $39.60

    Entries closed
  • VyStar Credit Union Fun Run & Costume Contest

    Incl. $3.00 Fee

    9:30 AM EDT

    $23.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

We hope this message finds you well. We regret to inform you that we have made the difficult decision to cancel The Hops, Hounds and Halloween event due to Hurricane Milton. While the impact may not be as severe for the Jacksonville area, the resources to support the race will be spread thin, flooding is expected and several areas have been evacuated. But the good news is we still have a race for you! We are deferring all runners to our Chasing Tail 5K in February so that you can still have a doggone good time!

We would like to extend a free day pass to you and your furry friend on behalf of the Kanine Social team. Aardwolf created a custom beer for the race, Paultergeist Pilsner (named after Aardwolf pup Paul Walker, which we will be selling in the tap room. All proceeds will go to Hurricane Milton relief.

Stay safe during the storm and we cant wait to see you in February. If you have any questions, please reach out.



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Join us OCTOBER 12TH for a spooky doggone good time! Kanine Social is excited to bring you our third annual HOPS, HOUNDS AND HALLOWEEN 5K to support the JACKSONVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY and dog costume contest. Our last 5k and fun race had over 250 participants, lets top that! Walk or run the course and make sure to dress up your pup for the costume contest! This is a dog friendly run, so bring your dog to run or walk with you or let your dog hangout at Kanine Socials private dog park with a friend while you race.

NEW THIS YEAR, we will be offering a runners only wave to kick off the race. So if you are looking to PR without your furry friend, you are going to have an open course to hit those goals!

Before getting to the start line, we want to see those costumes! JUDGING WILL TAKE PLACE AT 8:00 AM and the race will start directly after. The courses will start and finish at Kanine Social and the 5K will consist of a marked 3.1 mile course with dog lanes and water stops. We will be scoring all winners based off chip time. All runners will receive an official chip time based off the time they individually cross the start line to their finish.

Make sure to stay around after the race for the after party and awards ceremony! There will be live music, local vendors and food trucks for all to enjoy.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

HOPS, HOUNDS AND HALLOWEEN 5K entry to event, exclusive race shirt and logo pint glass, 1 beer or soda, 1 day pass ($15 value) to Kanine Socials private indoor/outdoor dog park, raffle ticket for prizes and a finishers medal. *Race Shirts Guaranteed for the first 250 runners.

VYSTAR CREDIT UNION FUN RUN 1 Mile- entry to event, race bandana, finishers doggie bag.

Location

Kanine Social, 580 College St, Jacksonville, 32204, FL, United States

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