2025 CITY DOGS Run Cleveland 5k benefiting Friends of CITY DOGS Cleveland

🏃‍♂️Join Us for the CITY DOGS Run

Join us virtually or in-person on June 7, 2025 at Edgewater Park, Kite Field in Cleveland, Ohio. If you are joining us in-person, please know this event is for humans only. Virtual participants are welcome to run with their dog.

💰Support Homeless Dogs

• Growing Need: The need for funds to support the homeless dogs of Cleveland continues to grow every year.
• Fundraising Incentive: If you hit your fundraising goal, you may choose to receive a portion of your registration fee back.
• Fundraiser Reward: Those who raise $250 or more may receive $20 back from the registration fee.
• Opt-In Requirement: To receive this benefit, you must opt in while setting up your fundraiser.

📱Social Media Engagement

All participants are encouraged to post on social media using #CityDogsRunCle.

🗓️Race Day Timeline

• Packet Pickup: Packet pick up/day of registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
• Event Start: June 7, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. event begins with 5k send off immediately followed by 1 mile.
• Awards: Top finisher awards will be presented as the winners finish.

💵Registration Cost

$40 February 22 - June 7 (Race day registration available - online registration cut off is June 6 at noon)

Participants who register by April 20, 2025 are guaranteed a t-shirt: those who register after April 20 are not guaranteed a shirt and/or requested shirt size.

🤝Who Does This Race Support?

All donations benefit Friends of CITY DOGS Cleveland who provides financial assistance for the animals at Cleveland Animal Care and Control, which includes daily enrichment opportunities, medical care, and supporting the CITY DOGS adoption and volunteer programs.

🎁What Comes with My Registration?

Official finisher medal
Soft-fit, unisex race theme t-shirt
Reusable bag
*guaranteed for participants registered by April 20, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. only!

📦Packet Pick-Up Details

Grab your swag and buy a drink to support these local businesses!

DAY ONE - Tuesday, June 3

• Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. packet pick-up
• Where: The Fairmount Cocktail Bar, 2448 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106

DAY TWO - Thursday, June 5

• Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. packet pick-up
• Where: Forest City Brewery, 2135 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113

RACE DAY - Saturday, June 7

• Time: 8-8:55 a.m. packet pick-up and day of registration
• Where: Edgewater Park, Kite Field, 7600 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44102
• Race kick off: 5k starts at 9 a.m., followed by 1 mile

Shipping Information:
If you paid for shipping, your packets are shipping directly to you this coming week.

For more details, visit the race page: 2025 CITY DOGS Run Cleveland 5k.