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

🐾 Join the Race

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.

💰 Fundraising Incentives

• Growing Need: The need for funds to support the homeless dogs of Cleveland continues to grow every year.
• Registration Fee Back: This year as an added incentive for individual fundraisers, you may choose to receive a portion of your registration fee back if you hit your fundraising goal.
• Fundraising Goal: Those who raise $250 or more may receive $20 back from the registration fee.
• Opt-In Required: 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 Pick Up: 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 *guaranteed for participants registered by April 20, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. only!

Reusable bag

📦 Packet Pick-Up Details

To be announced! Check back.

Packet shipping is available for an additional cost for participants who are unable to pick-up in-person.

For more information, visit our race page: City Dogs Run Cleveland 5k.