10th ANNIVERSAY 5K RUN & WALK With The DOGS

🎉 Join Us for the 10th Anniversary!

Get ready for an exciting community event supporting the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Memorial Park in Beacon, NY, animal lovers and athletes of all ages will lace up and hit the pavement to make a difference, with 100% of the proceeds going directly toward rescuing and caring for animals in need.

🎈 Event Highlights

• Unique Event: Beacon's only nonprofit sporting event dedicated to saving animals' lives.
• Timed Races: The races are timed with chipped running bibs.
• Kids Fun Run: 1K KIDS FUN RUN (Ages 3-10) – A fun-filled race where every child earns a finisher prize. (Dogs are not permitted in the Kids Fun Run.)
• Main Event: 5K RUN & WALK WITH THE DOGS – Run or walk alongside your leashed pup. (Kids 3 and under participate for free!)

🗓️ Schedule of Events

• 9 AM: Check-in & Registration
• 9:50 AM: Dog Costume Contest: Most Original & Most Hilarious Costume
• 10 to 10:15 AM: 1K Kids Fun Run
• Immediately After: 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs

🏆 Post-Race Fun

Stick around for awards, music, games, face painting, vendor exhibits, raffles, and more! Participants who fundraise can also earn exclusive prizes for reaching their fundraising goals.

💰 Registration Fees

5K RUN & WALK
$30 – Early Bird Special Rate
$35 – Regular Rate Starts April 1st
$40 – Race Day

1K KIDS FUN RUN
$15 – Early Bird Special Rate
$20 – Regular Rate Starts April 1st
$30 – Race Day

🎁 Event Swag

Sign up early to guarantee your swags. All participants who register by April 30th will receive:
🎁 A 10th Annual Commemorative item
🎁 A custom Dog Tag for your four-legged companion

🌦️ Important Notes

• Weather: The event is held Rain or Shine and is non-refundable.
• Strollers: Strollers are ONLY allowed on the 5K race course.
• Dog Policy: Dogs that are non-aggressive toward people and other animals are welcomed on the 5K race course. All dogs must be current on their vaccinations and always leashed. Retractable leashes, including bungy-style leashes, are prohibited at any time. Each adult participant may be accompanied by one (1) dog and that dog will receive an event dog tag.

Join us and make a difference—one paw at a time! For more information, visit the official race page.