Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk

🐾 Event Overview

The Friendship APL 5K Doggy Dash & 1 Mile Dog Walk will take place on May 9, 2026, at the Bur Oak Pavilion in Elyria, Ohio. Join us for a fun-filled day with your furry friends!

🏃‍♂️ Events

• 5K Run: Timed
• 1 Mile Dog Walk: Not timed
• Dog Rental: Don't have a dog? Shelter dogs will be available to "rent" for the 1 mile walk. First come, first served!

🕘 Event Schedule

• Registration & Packet Pick-Up: 8 a.m.
• 5K Start: 9 a.m.
• 1 Mile Start: 9 a.m.
• Winner Announcements: 9:45 a.m.

🚗 Carpooling

Carpooling is encouraged!

💲 Pricing

• 5K: $30 thru April 1, then $35
• 1 Mile: $20 thru April 1, then $25

🏆 5K Awards

• Top 3: Male and Female Overall
• Age Categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over

🎁 What You Get

• Race Shirt: Guaranteed through Thursday, May 1
• Post-Race Refreshment: Enjoy some treats!
• Post-Race Yoga: With a seasoned instructor from Bliss Mind and Body

🐕 About Friendship APL

Friendship APL is a private, independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit humane society founded in Elyria, Ohio in 1957. We own and operate the largest animal shelter in Lorain County.

We are dedicated to ensuring that no animal should suffer without the basic necessities to live a healthy life, providing the education to promote and nurture the human/animal bond and treating all those who seek our help with kindness, dignity, and respect.

💖 Support and Sponsorship

Friendship APL receives no government funding. We depend on the generosity and financial support of friends and neighbors, and on various fundraisers, to serve the people and animals of Lorain County.

For sponsorship information, please contact Friendship Animal Protective League at friendshipapl5k@gmail.com.

💰 Proceeds

100% of proceeds from this race go to Friendship APL's mission. Thank you for your support!

🐶 Race Guidelines

We ask that those running with dogs start towards the back and please keep your dogs on a short leash. The race route is out and back, so we will need all participants to be aware of runners coming back on the other side of the trail.

*The number of "rentable" shelter dogs available will depend upon the dogs up for adoption at the shelter as of the day of the event, as well as the weather that day. FAPL will bring as many dogs as possible, but please be aware that we may only be able to bring a handful, and potentially none, depending upon the aforementioned circumstances. Available dogs can be "rented" for a discretionary donation to the shelter, with a suggested donation of $15-20.

For more information, visit the race page: Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk.