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Walk4Animals & 5K Run

Peg Bond Center at 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia IL

Sunday, September 28th, 2025

🐶 JOIN OUR PACK!

Every year, thousands of dogs, cats, small mammals and wildlife count on Anderson Humane for a second chance. We work tirelessly to provide life-changing care and support these animals with food, shelter, medical care, and most importantly, the love and respect they deserve. In 2024 we rescued 4000+ domestic and 3000+ wild animals. Our Walk4Animals & 5K helps us continue our commitment to creating a more humane world for animals and the people who love them.

  • BE PART OF THE MISSION! Join the purple wave by running in our 5K.
  • Bring Your Dog: Help make Walk4Animals, a 1.65-mile walk around the Batavia Riverwalk, Anderson Humane's largest fundraiser.
  • Timed Event: The 5K is a timed event. The 1.65 mile Walk is not timed.
  • Your Support: Every dollar raised ensures Anderson Humane has the resources to care for every animal.

Your support today will help make second chances possible for the animals that need us most. Together, we can make happy new beginnings possible! Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Don't forget to wear your purple!

🚷 UNABLE TO ATTEND?

No worries! Walk or run in your own neighborhood on Walk Day or stay home and gather donations to help Anderson Humane. Or don’t walk at all and consider donating to a team or participant.

📍 EVENT DETAILS

Walk4Animals & 5K begins and ends at:

  • Location: Batavia Riverwalk
  • Address: 100 N. Island Avenue
  • City: Batavia, IL 60510

Day-of Registration: $60.

Packet Pick-up: Thursday, 9/12, noon - 7 p.m., Friday, 9/13 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 6:45 a.m. on race day.

🏅 5K AWARDS

Medals will be awarded to the 1st & 2nd Men & Women 5K participants in these categories:

  • 14 & Under
  • 15-24
  • 25-34
  • 35-44
  • 45-54
  • 55-64
  • 65 and over

🏆 WALK4ANIMALS AWARDS

  • Highest Individual Fundraiser
  • Highest Team Fundraiser

📘 FUNDRAISING GUIDES

Team Leader Handbook:

Click here for Team Leader Handbook

For more information, visit our race page: Walk4Animals & 5K Run.

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