Defend Your Friend 5K

PRAIRIE OAKS METRO PARK, Hilliard OH

Saturday, October 11th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us for the 19th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run! This is a fun and casual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run that you can run/walk with your children and dogs.

💖 Cause and Impact

Proceeds: All proceeds from the race benefit Columbus Humane animal cruelty investigations and impact thousands of pets annually.
Fundraising: Amplify your support by creating a fundraising team and asking friends and family to support your efforts.
Competition: Watch your impact multiply and compete to be one of the top fundraising teams.

📅 Event Details

Date: 2025-10-11
Location: PRAIRIE OAKS METRO PARK, Hilliard, OH
More Info: For more details, visit the official race page at Defend Your Friend 5K.

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