Animal Friends 5K and Dog Jog

Location

Fairfield Youth Football Fields by Waterworks Park. 4875 Groh Lane, Fairfield, Ohio. 45014

Event Schedule

• 7:45 a.m.: Same Day Registration and packet pickup.
• 9:00 a.m.: 5K Run/Walk begins
• 9:30 a.m.: Dog Jog begins

Race Overview

The day begins with a chip-timed 5K run/walk (3.1-mile) for people only, followed by our leisurely 1.5 mile Dog Jog. Don’t want to run/walk? Then come and cheer on the participants. We will have snacks, including FLUBS ICE CREAM cones and pup cups! The Petmobile will be attending if you are looking to bring home a new family member.

Registration Fees

• 5K Registration: $35. Race Day Registration fee is $40.
• Dog Jog Registration: $30. Race Day Registration fee is $35.

Participation Details

5k Participants will run or walk our official timed 5K route (3.1 miles) (no pets allowed in the 5K event).

Dog Jog Participants can jog or walk our 1.5 mile route with your dog by your side. The Dog Jog will not be a timed event. There will be a limited number of adoptable dogs from the shelter available to walk the dog jog course. Go to the Petmobile and mobile adoption area to sign up to walk with a furry friend from AFHS.

Participant Amenities

• Medals: An event medal for the first 200 5K finishers.
• Swag Bags: A swag bag of giveaways from our generous sponsors.
• Awards: Awards to top 3 male and top 3 female 5k runners.
• Treats: Flubs Ice Cream Treats for all registered participants and pup cups for our furry friends.

T-Shirt Information

T-shirts are available for purchase when you register through May 24. A limited number of shirts will be available for purchase on race day.

Tribute Signs

Animal Friends 5K and Dog Jog Tribute Signs - $30 - available through May 15.

Honor your loyal companion by purchasing a 5K and Dog Jog Tribute Sign to celebrate a pet that means the world to you or as a memorial to honor a beloved pet no longer by your side. Your tribute sign will feature your pet’s name and color picture enlarged on a sign and placed along the Dog Jog race path. The tribute sign is yours to keep after the event. Purchase your sign while signing up for the event, or by clicking on the donation/tribute sign link at the top of this page. After purchase, please upload a high resolution photo (jpeg or png format), pet name and remembrance information by completing the GOOGLE FORM found when you make your purchase.

FAQs

• Can my dog run the 5K with me? Dogs are not permitted in the 5K for safety reasons. We encourage those who would prefer to include their dog to participate in the 1.5 mile Dog Jog after the 5K event.
• What if it rains? Don’t even say it! The 5K and Dog Jog is a rain-or-shine event, and there is no scheduled inclement weather date. Because this is an important fundraiser that Animal Friends depends upon to support the care of homeless animals, we will not issue refunds to participants who are unable to attend or for weather.
• Will food and drinks be available? Yes. Some snacks including Flubs ice cream will be provided to participants and our furry friends.
• When can I pick up my bag, bib number and T-shirt? Bags, bib numbers and T shirts will be available to pick up at check in the morning of the race. Check in is in the Fairfield Youth Football Fields parking lot.

Safety Rules

The following rules are in effect during the course of the day’s activities, including the 1.5 mile Dog Jog:

• One dog per person is allowed in the Dog Jog.
• Please display ID tags on your pet’s collar and keep him or her on a short leash and under control at all times.
• Animal Friends reserves the right to refuse entry to any dog whose behavior could be deemed dangerous to others.
• If you bring a dog, please be sure to clean up after them.

Participation Conditions

• My dog (or I) are not in great shape. Can we still participate? Absolutely! Most dogs and their guardians who participate may prefer to leisurely walk the 1.5 mile loop instead of running it.
• Are strollers allowed in the Dog Jog? Strollers/baby joggers are allowed in the Dog Jog but not in the 5K.

More Information

For more details and registration, visit the race page: Animal Friends 5K and Dog Jog.