Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K
LA
From Los Angeles Front Runners
- Date Sat 27th January 2024
- Time 11:30AM EST
- Location Los Angeles, California
- Price $35.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a howling good time at the 7th Annual Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K, hosted by the LA Frontrunners! On Saturday, January 27, 2024, join fellow dog lovers and their furry friends in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, for a fun-filled day of running and camaraderie. This exciting event features two separate 5K races: a humans-only 5K at 7:30 AM, and a Pups & Human 5K at 8:30 AM, where you can race alongside your beloved canine companion. With the course set around the scenic golf course, this flat, packed dirt path is perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities.
Not only is the Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash a fantastic opportunity to get active, but it also supports two amazing organizations: The Rescue Train and Angel City Pit Bulls. By participating, you'll be helping to provide vital resources for pets in need and ensuring that families can keep their furry companions in their lives. Plus, don't miss the chance to enter the Doggie Howl-i-day Costume Contest for some spooktacular prizes! Mark your calendars for this paws-itively delightful event that combines fitness
Not only is the Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash a fantastic opportunity to get active, but it also supports two amazing organizations: The Rescue Train and Angel City Pit Bulls. By participating, you'll be helping to provide vital resources for pets in need and ensuring that families can keep their furry companions in their lives. Plus, don't miss the chance to enter the Doggie Howl-i-day Costume Contest for some spooktacular prizes! Mark your calendars for this paws-itively delightful event that combines fitness
Organiser's Description
Join us for our 7th Doggie Dash - the Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K! Run (or walk) with your pup (or without) to help LA Frontrunners raise funds for The Rescue Train & Angel City Pit Bulls! There will be two separate 5Ks - one for humans only and one for pups with their human! All the details are below. Pets are such a vital part of so many of our lives, so come race your heart out or take a stroll, and help us support two organizations whose missions are to care for pets in need and to make sure those who are struggling are able to care for and have their pets in their lives.
LOCATION & DATE
The Howl-i-day Doggie Dash 5K takes place on Saturday, October 26, in Griffith Park. The humans only 5K starts at 7:30 and the pups and human 5K starts at 8:30. The start/finish area is the Park Center grassy area in Griffith Park. The 5K is one loop around the golf course and is trail/packed dirt and flat.
COURSE & RACE INFO
The start/finish area for Howl-i-day Doggie Dash 5K is in the Park Center grassy area in Griffith Park (diagonally across from the Griffith Park Visitor Center/Ranger Station). Look for us by the picnic tables between the tennis courts and Shane's Inspiration Playground. The 5K is one loop around the golf course. If this is your first 5K, 5 kilometers = 3.1 miles. The path is packed dirt and flat.
7:30 AM - Humans Only 5K: The first 5K is for two footers only - no pups allowed. If you don't have a dog, or your partner/spouse/child won the coin flip to race with your dog at 8:30, this is the race for you.
8:30 AM - Pups & Human 5K: The main event is a 5K for pups (on leash) with their human. No solo humans allowed. One pup per human and the race limit is 100 entries. You can fly as fast as your pup pulls you or leisurely stroll the 5K around the golf course. There will be a water stop (for both you and your pup) about halfway through the 5K.
DOGGIE HOWL-I-DAY COSTUME CONTEST
Of course there's a costume contest! With prizes!
BENEFICIARIES
_The Rescue Train_: The Rescue Train is a unique, no-kill, animal-welfare organization based in Los Angeles. We are a small but mighty group of animal advocates, dedicated to making the world a kinder place for pets and the people who love them. Since our inception in 2004, we have been recognized for our hard work: we labor in the trenches of our city and county shelters, find solutions to pet overpopulation and fight for the rights of animals. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, we have saved thousands of animals from suffering and euthanasia. Click HERE [https://www.therescuetrain.org/] for therescuetrain.org.
_Angel City Pit Bulls_: Angel City Pit Bulls takes in dogs (mainly from our local shelters) that fall under the generic term pit bull who demonstrate people-soft, responsive qualities and solid temperaments. Their adorableness and gushy love of people make them fantastic family dogs. We have a wide range of energy levels, so whether you are looking for a running partner or a potential therapy dog, we will typically have a dog that will fit the bill. Click HERE [http://angelcitypits.org] for angelcitypits.org.
PUPS & HUMAN 5K AWARDS
It's a race! Of course there's awards! In the Pups & Human 5K, categories are determined by the weight of the pup. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall pups across all divisions. Division awards are top 3 in the following categories: TOY: up to 12 lbs., SMALL: 13 to 25 lbs., MEDIUM: 26 to 50 lbs., LARGE: 51 to 75 lbs., XL: 75+ lbs.
HUMAN ONLY 5K AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall males and females in the 5K. Age group awards are top 3 in the following categories: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
RACE DAY REGISTRATION (IF NOT SOLD OUT) & PACKET PICK-UP
If race is not sold out, you can register in person race morning, starting at 7:00 AM. Packet pick up will be race morning as well, also starting at 7:00 AM. Please note an additional $5 late fee applies for same-day registration.
PAST RESULTS & FREE PAST PIX
For past results/info, please click HERE [https://www.lafrontrunners.com/doggie-dash]. For free pix, please click HERE [https://lafrontrunners.smugmug.com/].
ABOUT LA FRONTRUNNERS
Los Angeles Frontrunners (501c3), is the LA chapter of International Frontrunners. In addition to running, running, more running (and lots of eating), LAFR raises funds and collects goods to donate to local charities. In the past, those charities include; Students Run LA, PAWS/LA, Life Worth Saving, Friends of Griffith Park, Angel City Pit Bulls, InsideOut Community Arts, Friends of Project 10, ProjectQ, Outwords, the Don Thompson Scholarship at the USC Film School and more.
LOCATION & DATE
The Howl-i-day Doggie Dash 5K takes place on Saturday, October 26, in Griffith Park. The humans only 5K starts at 7:30 and the pups and human 5K starts at 8:30. The start/finish area is the Park Center grassy area in Griffith Park. The 5K is one loop around the golf course and is trail/packed dirt and flat.
COURSE & RACE INFO
The start/finish area for Howl-i-day Doggie Dash 5K is in the Park Center grassy area in Griffith Park (diagonally across from the Griffith Park Visitor Center/Ranger Station). Look for us by the picnic tables between the tennis courts and Shane's Inspiration Playground. The 5K is one loop around the golf course. If this is your first 5K, 5 kilometers = 3.1 miles. The path is packed dirt and flat.
7:30 AM - Humans Only 5K: The first 5K is for two footers only - no pups allowed. If you don't have a dog, or your partner/spouse/child won the coin flip to race with your dog at 8:30, this is the race for you.
8:30 AM - Pups & Human 5K: The main event is a 5K for pups (on leash) with their human. No solo humans allowed. One pup per human and the race limit is 100 entries. You can fly as fast as your pup pulls you or leisurely stroll the 5K around the golf course. There will be a water stop (for both you and your pup) about halfway through the 5K.
DOGGIE HOWL-I-DAY COSTUME CONTEST
Of course there's a costume contest! With prizes!
BENEFICIARIES
_The Rescue Train_: The Rescue Train is a unique, no-kill, animal-welfare organization based in Los Angeles. We are a small but mighty group of animal advocates, dedicated to making the world a kinder place for pets and the people who love them. Since our inception in 2004, we have been recognized for our hard work: we labor in the trenches of our city and county shelters, find solutions to pet overpopulation and fight for the rights of animals. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, we have saved thousands of animals from suffering and euthanasia. Click HERE [https://www.therescuetrain.org/] for therescuetrain.org.
_Angel City Pit Bulls_: Angel City Pit Bulls takes in dogs (mainly from our local shelters) that fall under the generic term pit bull who demonstrate people-soft, responsive qualities and solid temperaments. Their adorableness and gushy love of people make them fantastic family dogs. We have a wide range of energy levels, so whether you are looking for a running partner or a potential therapy dog, we will typically have a dog that will fit the bill. Click HERE [http://angelcitypits.org] for angelcitypits.org.
PUPS & HUMAN 5K AWARDS
It's a race! Of course there's awards! In the Pups & Human 5K, categories are determined by the weight of the pup. Awards will be given to the top 3 overall pups across all divisions. Division awards are top 3 in the following categories: TOY: up to 12 lbs., SMALL: 13 to 25 lbs., MEDIUM: 26 to 50 lbs., LARGE: 51 to 75 lbs., XL: 75+ lbs.
HUMAN ONLY 5K AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall males and females in the 5K. Age group awards are top 3 in the following categories: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
RACE DAY REGISTRATION (IF NOT SOLD OUT) & PACKET PICK-UP
If race is not sold out, you can register in person race morning, starting at 7:00 AM. Packet pick up will be race morning as well, also starting at 7:00 AM. Please note an additional $5 late fee applies for same-day registration.
PAST RESULTS & FREE PAST PIX
For past results/info, please click HERE [https://www.lafrontrunners.com/doggie-dash]. For free pix, please click HERE [https://lafrontrunners.smugmug.com/].
ABOUT LA FRONTRUNNERS
Los Angeles Frontrunners (501c3), is the LA chapter of International Frontrunners. In addition to running, running, more running (and lots of eating), LAFR raises funds and collects goods to donate to local charities. In the past, those charities include; Students Run LA, PAWS/LA, Life Worth Saving, Friends of Griffith Park, Angel City Pit Bulls, InsideOut Community Arts, Friends of Project 10, ProjectQ, Outwords, the Don Thompson Scholarship at the USC Film School and more.
Races
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Humans Only 5K
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 27th January 2024 (10:30AM EST)
$35.00
CLOSED -
Pups & Human 5K
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 27th January 2024 (11:30AM EST)
$35.00
CLOSED -
Virtual Doggie Dash 2023
Includes T-Shirt
$35.00
CLOSED
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