Run for the Dogs 5k Mutt Strut 2023

Saturday, September 30, 2023 Past event
10:00 AM CDT
DeKalb, Illinois
$43.99–$48.99 · 3 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready for a pawsitively exhilarating experience at the Run for the Dogs 5K Mutt Strut on Saturday, September 30, 2023! This exciting dog-friendly event takes place in DeKalb, featuring a scenic race route along the beautiful DeKalb Nature Trail, starting and finishing at Hopkins Park. Lace up your running shoes and join fellow animal lovers at 9:00 am for a fun-filled 5K run/walk-a-thon that not only promotes fitness but also supports Tails Humane Society, which cares for over 2,800 animals each year.

Participants can look forward to an unforgettable day filled with fantastic swag, including a short sleeve t-shirt, a finisher medal, a collapsible water bowl, and tasty treats for your furry friends at the finish line! The race is timed and scored by J3 Timing, ensuring that every runner's effort is recognized. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to run for the rescues and make a difference in the lives of homeless animals. Remember to pick up your race packet on Friday, September 29th, or on race morning starting at 7:45 am. Join us for a great doggy good time!

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Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt

    10:00 AM CDT

    $48.99

    Entries closed
  • 1 Mile

    Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt

    10:00 AM CDT

    $48.99

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  • Virtual 5k

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt

    10:00 AM CDT

    $43.99

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Organiser's description

RUN FOR THE DOGS 5K FEATURES A SCENIC COURSE AND PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT SUPPORT TAILS HUMANE SOCIETY!

Join us on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 9:00 am for an exciting "Run for the Dogs Themed" event! Run for the Dogs 5k Mutt Strut is a dog-friendly 5K run/walk-a-thon benefiting the over 2,800 animals cared for each year at Tails Humane Society. The race route follows the DeKalb Nature Trail, beginning and ending at beautiful Hopkins Park. Enjoy a scenic run with friends or family while benefiting homeless animals. Join us and run for the rescues! With awesome swag for all dog lovers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com http://www.J3Timing.com.



PACKET PICKUP WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, September 29th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at
1403 Sycamore Rd, Hopkins Park, DeKalb, IL US 60155

PACKET PICKUP WILL BE HELD ON RACE MORNING beginning at 7:45 AM.





REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

* _SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT*_
* _FINISHER MEDAL_
* _COLLAPSIBLE WATER BOWL_
* _5K RUN/WALK ENTRY_
* _CHIP TIMED RACE BIB_
* _LIVE RACE RESULTS_
* _FINISH LINE TREATS FOR DOGS!_

_*SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 9/20/2023_

Location

1403 Sycamore Rd, Hopkins Park, DeKalb, 60155, IL, United States

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