Jog for Dogs

  • Date Sun 14th September 2025 - Sun 21st September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Valley View, Ohio
  • Price $43.40 - $48.70
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the 5th Annual Jog for Dogs, taking place from September 14th to September 21st, 2025, in the scenic Valley View, Cuyahoga! This vibrant and dog-friendly event features a spirited 5K run and a leisurely 1-mile walk, all set along the picturesque Towpath. Kick off an exciting day on September 15th with packet pickup starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the 5K race at 8:30 AM and the 1-mile walk at 9:00 AM.

Join fellow dog lovers in supporting the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter while celebrating with awards, a lively DJ, and an array of fantastic vendors at the after-party. Participants can look forward to a custom finisher medal, a stylish race t-shirt, and the chance to win special awards for top finishers and best dog costumes. Whether youโ€™re running in person or participating virtually, this is an event you wonโ€™t want to miss! Bring your furry friends, leash them up, and letโ€™s make unforgettable memories together at Jog for Dogs!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR OUR 5TH ANNUAL JOG FOR DOGS 5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK - A LIVELY AND DOG-FRIENDLY FUNDRAISER EVENT FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER!

RIGHT ON THE TOWPATH IN VALLEY VIEW, IT IS A SEAMLESS PATHWAY WITH BEAUTIFUL FOLIAGE IN MID-SEPTEMBER.

AFTERWARDS, DON'T LEAVE! WE HAVE THE AFTER PARTY! WE'LL BE GIVING OUT AWARDS, WE HAVE A DJ, LOTS OF AWESOME VENDORS, RAFFLE BASKETS, AND MORE!



RACE DATE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
PACKET PICKUP: 7:00AM - 8:15AM
5K START: 8:30 AM
1-MILE START: 9:00 AM


LOCATION
8333 ROCKSIDE RD
VALLEY VIEW, OH 44125


REGISTRATION FEES

$40 STANDARD REGISTRATION

$40 VIRTUAL REGISTRATION - ITEMS MAILED AFTER THE EVENT.

$45 RACE WEEKEND (9/14)

$300 VIP REGISTRATION - REGISTRATION CLOSES RACE WEEK

* Kids 10 and Under Free - Includes a drawstring bag! (does not include a t-shirt or finisher medal)



WHAT YOU GET

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A CUSTOM JOG FOR DOGS FINISHER MEDAL

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CHIP-TIMED RESULTS IN THE 5K RACE

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2024 JOG FOR DOGS T-SHIRT (SIZE GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY 9/9/24)

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CCAS LOGO'S DRAWSTRING BAG



EARLY PACKET PICKUP

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TO AVOID THE RACE MORNING LINES, PICK UP YOUR PACKET EARLY BY VISITING THE SHELTER (9500 SWEET VALLEY DR. IN VALLEY VIEW)

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 4 PM-7 PM OR SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 16 10AM-12PM

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PARTICIPANTS ARE WELCOME TO PICK UP FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!

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EVEN IF YOU CAN NO LONGER MAKE THE EVENT, YOU CAN STILL PICK UP YOUR PACKET AT THE PACKET PICKUP!



AWARDS

SPECIAL AWARDS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

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5K -TOP MALE/FEMALE FINISHER

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1-MILE WALK AND 5K RUN - BEST DOG COSTUME

VIRTUAL INFO.

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CAN'T MAKE THE EVENT BUT WANT TO SUPPORT THE RACE AND RUN/WALK YOUR 1-MILE OR 5K RUN?

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REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY AND WE WILL MAIL YOUR RACE SHIRT AND FINISHER MEDAL AFTER THE SEPTEMBER RACE.

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PARTICIPANTS CAN EVEN SUBMIT A VIRTUAL TIME IF THEY'D LIKE - THROUGH THEIR RUNSIGNUP REGISTRATION PAGE.

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RUNNERS REGISTERED FOR THE LIVE EVENT CAN TRANSFER TO THE VIRTUAL EVENT AND HAVE THEIR PACKETS MAILED, CAN DO SO BY NAVIGATING THE TRANSFER PROCESS UNDER THEIR RUNSIGNUP ACCOUNT.

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DEADLINE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9



DOG INFO.

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DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES. LEASHES SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN SIX FEET IN LENGTH WHILE ON THE COURSE. FOR SAFETY REASONS, EXTEND-A-LEASHES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

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PARTICIPATING DOGS MUST BE CURRENTLY LICENSED WITH PROOF OF PARVO AND RABIES VACCINATIONS. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING PROOF WITH YOU; IF AN INCIDENT OCCURS, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PRODUCE PROOF IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

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TO KEEP THIS EVENT SAFE FOR ALL: FEMALE DOGS IN HEAT ARE NOT PERMITTED. CCAS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY TO ANY DOG WHOSE BEHAVIOR COULD BE DANGEROUS TO OTHERS. PLEASE USE GOOD JUDGMENT REGARDING THE TEMPERAMENT OF YOUR PET SO THAT THIS EVENT WILL BE SAFE AND ENJOYABLE FOR EVERYONE. CCAS SUGGESTS THAT DOGS YOUNGER THAN SIX MONTHS SHOULD NOT PARTICIPATE.

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IF YOU BRING A DOG(S), PLEASE BE SURE TO CLEAN UP AFTER THEM.. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY ON THE COURSE AS WELL AS AT THE POST-PARTY ITSELF. WASTE DISPOSAL CANS WILL BE PROVIDED. SOME POO BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT, BUT PLEASE COME PREPARED AND BRING SOME OF YOUR OWN.

CREATE GROUP/TEAM

WANT TO GET YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, OR CO-WORKERS INVOLVED AND MAKE YOUR OWN "TEAM?" THIS OPTION IS FREE AND AVAILABLE DURING REGISTRATION AND ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO JOIN TEAMS/GROUPS, AS THEY REGISTER! TEAM CAPTAINS CREATE THE "TEAM NAME" AND CAN INVITE OTHER MEMBERS TO JOIN IN - ALL FOR FUN!

_FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT HERMES SPORTS & EVENTS AT 216-623-9933 OR [email protected]._

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 21st September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS SOON
  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS SOON
  • Virtual 5K/1Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    $48.70

    OPENS SOON
    Participants can support the event by going out for a run/walk on their own time with the virtual 5k/1mile option. Participants will still have a finisher medal and t-shirt mailed to them after the event.

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8333 Rockside Rd, Valley View, 44125, OH, United States

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