The FLYDOG 5K Fun Run/Walk for PETS & VETS Rescue and Transport
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Summerland Key, Florida
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Get ready for a heartwarming and exciting day at The FLYDOG 5K Fun Run/Walk for PETS & VETS Rescue and Transport, taking place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the stunning Summerland Key Airport in Monroe, Florida. This untimed, donation-based event invites participants of all ages and abilities to lace up their running shoes and join in on a fun-filled 5K that supports a worthy cause—rescuing and transporting abandoned dogs and providing temporary foster care for veterans' pets.
Whether you choose to run in person or virtually from your own location, your participation will help raise funds for a small, family-run nonprofit organization dedicated to finding loving homes for special needs pets. The race kicks off at 7:00 AM during the annual Summerland Key Airport Fly-In event, allowing participants to enjoy the thrill of nearby aircraft landings and takeoffs. Bring your friendly pups (on leashes or in strollers) and enjoy a morning of exercise, camaraderie, and community spirit, all while making a difference in the lives of our furry friends. Don’t miss this chance to run for love, support, and a cause close to our hearts!
Whether you choose to run in person or virtually from your own location, your participation will help raise funds for a small, family-run nonprofit organization dedicated to finding loving homes for special needs pets. The race kicks off at 7:00 AM during the annual Summerland Key Airport Fly-In event, allowing participants to enjoy the thrill of nearby aircraft landings and takeoffs. Bring your friendly pups (on leashes or in strollers) and enjoy a morning of exercise, camaraderie, and community spirit, all while making a difference in the lives of our furry friends. Don’t miss this chance to run for love, support, and a cause close to our hearts!
Organiser's Description
EVENT INFORMATION:
THIS IS AN UNTIMED, FREE, DONATION BASED EVENT SO GRAB YOUR RUNNING SHOES AND YOUR BEST FRIEND AND JOIN US FOR A SUPER FUN, LOW KEY 5K AT THE SUMMERLAND KEY AIRPORT IN THE BEAUTIFUL FLORIDA KEYS. YOU CAN RUN IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY (WHERE YOU ARE) TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PETS & VETS RESCUE AND TRANSPORT, A SMALL, FAMILY RUN 501C3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO RESCUING, TRANSPORTING, FOSTERING, AND FINDING PERMANENT HOMES FOR ABANDONED AND SPECIAL NEEDS DOGS AND OFFERING TEMPORARY FOSTER CARE FOR VETERANS PETS DURING HOSPITALIZATIONS OR MEDICAL TREATMENTS. RUN OR WALK TO SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE OR IN MEMORY OF A BELOVED PET. LEARN MORE ABOUT PETS & VETS AT HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/620311607223801
THE FLYDOG 5K IS AN UNTIMED, FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT OPEN TO ALL AGES AND ABILITIES AND FRIENDLY PUPS AND THEIR RESPONSIBLE OWNERS ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE. (ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED OR IN STROLLERS AND PLEASE DON'T FORGET THE PICK UP BAGS)
THE FUN RUN/WALK WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7:00 AM ON SUN, NOV 2, 2025 DURING THE ANNUAL SUMMERLAND KEY AIRPORT FLY-IN EVENT. THE AIRFIELD WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE RACE, SO PARTICIPANTS MAY EVEN GET TO EXPERIENCE SOME LANDINGS AND TAKE OFFS DURING THEIR RUN. TAKE A PEEK AT LAST YEARS EVENT AT HTTPS://WWW.SUMMERLANDKEYAIRPORT.COM/FLY-INS
DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED AND WILL GO DIRECTLY TO AIDING OUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND SPONSORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! PLEASE USE THE DONATE TAB ABOVE OR JUST MAKE A DONATION DURING REGISTRATION. CAN'T DONATE OR RUN? NO WORRIES! ALL ARE WELCOME TO JUST COME OUT AND ENJOY THE AIRCRAFT AND CHEER FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS.
REGISTRATION:
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL END ON SATURDAY, 1 NOVEMBER.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SUN, 2 NOV FROM 6:15-6:45 AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SUMMERLAND KEY AIRPORT PARK AT 300 AIRPORT DR N.
ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ENTERED INTO DRAWINGS FOR GIVEAWAYS.
COURSE:
THE FLYDOG 5K FUN RUN/WALK STARTS ON THE SUMMERLAND KEY AIRPORT RUNWAY AND WILL THEN ROUTE ONTO AIRPORT DR S, AIRPORT DR N, AND W SHORE DR, AND WILL INCLUDE GRASSY AND ROCKY AREAS BETWEEN SUMMERLAND KEY COVE CANAL AND THE RUNWAY. THESE AREAS ARE NOT PAVED AND RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL NEED TO PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE TERRAIN.
THERE WILL BE ONE (1) AID STATION RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL PASS 3 TIMES.
CONES, SIGNS AND VOLUNTEERS WILL GUIDE THE RUNNERS AND WALKERS ON THE ROUTE.
AWARDS AND GIVEAWAYS:
THE FLYDOG 5K FUN RUN/WALK IS NOT A TIMED EVENT BUT THE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS AND THE OVERALL DOG WINNER WILL RECEIVE AWARDS. DON'T THINK YOU CAN WIN? WELL DON'T WORRY! THE FLYDOG 5K WILL HAVE SOME GREAT GIVEAWAYS!!!
RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON A WORKING PRIVATE RUNWAY! THE RUNWAY WILL ONLY BE CLOSED UNTIL 7:30AM. ABSOLUTELY NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO CROSS OR WALK ON THE RUNWAY AFTER 7:30AM.
ONCE THE 5K RACE PARTICIPANTS ARE ROUTED ONTO THE ROAD, THE RUNWAY WILL BECOME ACTIVE AND AIRCRAFT WILL BE ALLOWED TO TAKEOFF AND LAND DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE RACE. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT NOISE AND WIND MAY BE A FACTOR AND IMPACT RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND SCARE YOUR PET DURING THE RACE.
2. ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED OR RESTRAINED. DOG OWNERS ARE 100% RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PETS! UNRULY OR UNFRIENDLY DOGS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE EVENT. PET OWNERS MUST CLEAN UP AFTER THEIR PETS AND ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN DOG BAGS. TRASH CANS WILL BE AVAILABLE NEAR THE AID STATION.
3. KNOWING THE COURSE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RUNNER. THE COURSE WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH CONES, SIGNS AND VOLUNTEERS.
4. NO UNREGISTERED RUNNERS, WALKERS, OR PACERS.
5. NO BICYCLES, SKATES, SCOOTERS, OR SKATEBOARDS.
6. RACE ETIQUETTE APPLIES - RUNNERS AND WALKERS SHOULD STAY RIGHT WHEN OUTBOUND AND INBOUND ON THE RUNWAY. RUNNERS SHOULD RUN ON THE LEFT, FACING TRAFFIC WHILE ON THE ROAD. SLOWER RUNNERS SHOULD STAY TO THE RIGHT AND ALLOW FASTER RACERS TO PASS ON THE LEFT. FASTER RUNNERS AND WALKERS SHOULD INFORM PARTICIPANTS WHEN THEY ARE APPROACHING AND PASSING ON THE LEFT. PLEASE ALWAYS GIVE WAY TO FASTER PARTICIPANTS.
7. ABSOLUTELY NO LITTERING ON THE COURSE.
THIS IS AN UNTIMED, FREE, DONATION BASED EVENT SO GRAB YOUR RUNNING SHOES AND YOUR BEST FRIEND AND JOIN US FOR A SUPER FUN, LOW KEY 5K AT THE SUMMERLAND KEY AIRPORT IN THE BEAUTIFUL FLORIDA KEYS. YOU CAN RUN IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY (WHERE YOU ARE) TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PETS & VETS RESCUE AND TRANSPORT, A SMALL, FAMILY RUN 501C3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO RESCUING, TRANSPORTING, FOSTERING, AND FINDING PERMANENT HOMES FOR ABANDONED AND SPECIAL NEEDS DOGS AND OFFERING TEMPORARY FOSTER CARE FOR VETERANS PETS DURING HOSPITALIZATIONS OR MEDICAL TREATMENTS. RUN OR WALK TO SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE OR IN MEMORY OF A BELOVED PET. LEARN MORE ABOUT PETS & VETS AT HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GROUPS/620311607223801
THE FLYDOG 5K IS AN UNTIMED, FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT OPEN TO ALL AGES AND ABILITIES AND FRIENDLY PUPS AND THEIR RESPONSIBLE OWNERS ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE. (ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED OR IN STROLLERS AND PLEASE DON'T FORGET THE PICK UP BAGS)
THE FUN RUN/WALK WILL TAKE PLACE AT 7:00 AM ON SUN, NOV 2, 2025 DURING THE ANNUAL SUMMERLAND KEY AIRPORT FLY-IN EVENT. THE AIRFIELD WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE RACE, SO PARTICIPANTS MAY EVEN GET TO EXPERIENCE SOME LANDINGS AND TAKE OFFS DURING THEIR RUN. TAKE A PEEK AT LAST YEARS EVENT AT HTTPS://WWW.SUMMERLANDKEYAIRPORT.COM/FLY-INS
DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED AND WILL GO DIRECTLY TO AIDING OUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AND SPONSORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! PLEASE USE THE DONATE TAB ABOVE OR JUST MAKE A DONATION DURING REGISTRATION. CAN'T DONATE OR RUN? NO WORRIES! ALL ARE WELCOME TO JUST COME OUT AND ENJOY THE AIRCRAFT AND CHEER FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS.
REGISTRATION:
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL END ON SATURDAY, 1 NOVEMBER.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SUN, 2 NOV FROM 6:15-6:45 AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE SUMMERLAND KEY AIRPORT PARK AT 300 AIRPORT DR N.
ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ENTERED INTO DRAWINGS FOR GIVEAWAYS.
COURSE:
THE FLYDOG 5K FUN RUN/WALK STARTS ON THE SUMMERLAND KEY AIRPORT RUNWAY AND WILL THEN ROUTE ONTO AIRPORT DR S, AIRPORT DR N, AND W SHORE DR, AND WILL INCLUDE GRASSY AND ROCKY AREAS BETWEEN SUMMERLAND KEY COVE CANAL AND THE RUNWAY. THESE AREAS ARE NOT PAVED AND RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL NEED TO PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE TERRAIN.
THERE WILL BE ONE (1) AID STATION RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL PASS 3 TIMES.
CONES, SIGNS AND VOLUNTEERS WILL GUIDE THE RUNNERS AND WALKERS ON THE ROUTE.
AWARDS AND GIVEAWAYS:
THE FLYDOG 5K FUN RUN/WALK IS NOT A TIMED EVENT BUT THE OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS AND THE OVERALL DOG WINNER WILL RECEIVE AWARDS. DON'T THINK YOU CAN WIN? WELL DON'T WORRY! THE FLYDOG 5K WILL HAVE SOME GREAT GIVEAWAYS!!!
RULES & REGULATIONS:
1. THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON A WORKING PRIVATE RUNWAY! THE RUNWAY WILL ONLY BE CLOSED UNTIL 7:30AM. ABSOLUTELY NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO CROSS OR WALK ON THE RUNWAY AFTER 7:30AM.
ONCE THE 5K RACE PARTICIPANTS ARE ROUTED ONTO THE ROAD, THE RUNWAY WILL BECOME ACTIVE AND AIRCRAFT WILL BE ALLOWED TO TAKEOFF AND LAND DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE RACE. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT NOISE AND WIND MAY BE A FACTOR AND IMPACT RUNNERS, WALKERS, AND SCARE YOUR PET DURING THE RACE.
2. ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED OR RESTRAINED. DOG OWNERS ARE 100% RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PETS! UNRULY OR UNFRIENDLY DOGS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE EVENT. PET OWNERS MUST CLEAN UP AFTER THEIR PETS AND ARE REQUIRED TO BRING THEIR OWN DOG BAGS. TRASH CANS WILL BE AVAILABLE NEAR THE AID STATION.
3. KNOWING THE COURSE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RUNNER. THE COURSE WILL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH CONES, SIGNS AND VOLUNTEERS.
4. NO UNREGISTERED RUNNERS, WALKERS, OR PACERS.
5. NO BICYCLES, SKATES, SCOOTERS, OR SKATEBOARDS.
6. RACE ETIQUETTE APPLIES - RUNNERS AND WALKERS SHOULD STAY RIGHT WHEN OUTBOUND AND INBOUND ON THE RUNWAY. RUNNERS SHOULD RUN ON THE LEFT, FACING TRAFFIC WHILE ON THE ROAD. SLOWER RUNNERS SHOULD STAY TO THE RIGHT AND ALLOW FASTER RACERS TO PASS ON THE LEFT. FASTER RUNNERS AND WALKERS SHOULD INFORM PARTICIPANTS WHEN THEY ARE APPROACHING AND PASSING ON THE LEFT. PLEASE ALWAYS GIVE WAY TO FASTER PARTICIPANTS.
7. ABSOLUTELY NO LITTERING ON THE COURSE.
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