READY, SET, SNIFF! 5K AT THE 21ST ANNUAL BARCSTOBERFEST

Join us for our 21st annual BARCStoberfest and help save the lives of homeless animals at BARCS. This year, were putting a fresh spin on our walk event: weve retired the 1-Mile Walk and replaced it with a shorter, spirited Half-Mile Pet Paradeso even more pets (and their people) can join in the fun!

Whether you're running the full 5K or showing off your pets best costume in the parade, you're making a lifesaving difference. Heres how to take part...

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5K REGISTRATION (WITH OR WITHOUT A DOG)

Register through RunSignup.org by clicking "Register Now" above. The course is the same as previous years and can be run or walked. The $50 race fee includes:

* An ultra-soft commemorative T-shirt
* A doggie bandan
* A free drink in the dog-friendly beer garden

_*Planning to walk and want to stick with the classic 1-Mile route? Sign up for the 5K (there is no price difference). The first loop of the 5K is the original walk patheasy to navigate and still available for those who prefer it!_

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NEW! HALF-MILE PET PARADE

New this year! This fun, inclusive stroll is open to pets of all sizes, ages and energy levels. REGISTER THROUGH THE BARCSTOBERFEST SITE [https://www.barcstoberfest.org/] and create a fundraising page. Donate or raise a minimum of $50 to participate. Parade participants will also receive:

* An ultra-soft commemorative T-shirt
* A doggie bandana
* A free drink in the dog-friendly beer garden

The parade will begin at Pavilion #1, just like the 5K, and step off shortly after the race starts. It will wind its way up to the festival area and finish right in the center of the action, where the crowd can cheer you on. You dont need to bring a dog to join the paradewe see you, kitty parents, reptile wranglers and animal lovers of all kinds! Pets and people are encouraged to wear Halloween costumesjust for fun, not required! Were designing the route to be as inclusive and accessible as possible for participants of all mobility levels.

_*Want to stick with the classic 1-Mile route? Sign up for the 5K (there is no price difference). The first loop of the 5K is the original walk patheasy to navigate and still available for those who prefer it!_

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JUST HERE FOR THE FESTIVAL? WEVE GOT YOU COVERED!

Want to skip the race and the parade but still soak up all the fun at BARCStoberfest? You can sign up just to enjoy the festivalcomplete with shopping, games, music and the dog-friendly Barkin Beer Garden! Your $50 festival registration includes:

* An ultra-soft commemorative T-shirt
* A doggie bandana
* A free drink in the beer garden

SIGN UP ON BARCSTOBERFEST.ORG [https://www.barcstoberfest.org/]. Just like with the 5K and Parade, you can meet the $50 minimum by donating or fundraising through your personal page. Sign up on our site and join the party!

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All participantsrunners, walkers, and festival-goersare encouraged to create a personal fundraising page. Your support helps care for the 12,000 animals that come through our doors each year, many in need of medical treatment, rehabilitation, and love.