Purpose: This event is to benefit Jake & Cooper's Bark Park while also promoting awareness to mental health and addiction.
Participation: This 5K is for runners with and without dogs! Not a runner? Enjoy the 1 Mile Family Mutt Strut!
Route: The 5k route will take you on a loop course to Dustin Road and loop by the Library, Cardinal Stritch High School and through the Hallschild Subdivision.
Family Fun: The 1 Mile Family Mutt Strut will follow the new developing street across from the YMCA to Dustin and back to YMCA.
π° Registration Costs
Early Registration: $30 (cool T-Shirt included if you register before May 1, 2024).
Late Registration: $35 (No t-shirt) for registrations after May 1, 2024.
π¦ Packet Pick Up
When: Saturday, May 17 from 10am-5pm.
Location: Second Sole 4130 Levis Commons Perrysburg, Ohio or on race day Sunday, May 18 at the East YMCA 8am!
π Parking Information
Primary Location: East YMCA 2960 Pickle Road until 8:30am.
Additional Location: Cardinal Stritch High School 3225 Pickle Road.
πββοΈ Race Start Times
Runners Start: 9am.
Walkers Start: 9:15am.
π Event Activities
Best Dressed Dog Competition: at 9:30am (registration link below!).
Leash Requirement: Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Leashes should be no more than six feet in length while on the course. For safety reasons, βextend-a-leashesβ will NOT be allowed.
Vaccination Proof: Participating dogs must be currently licensed with proof of Parvo and rabies vaccinations. You do not need to bring proof with you: if an incident occurs, you must be able to produce proof in a reasonable amount of time.
Health Safety: To keep this event safe for all: Female dogs in heat are not permitted.
Judgment Call: If you bring a dog(s), please be sure to clean up after them. This is very important for health and safety on the course. Waste disposal cans will be provided. Some poo bags will be available at the event, but please come prepared and bring some of your own.