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Makin’ Strides for Strays

Ray Moses Drive, Aurora IL

Sunday, June 1st, 2025

🐾 Welcome to Makin’ Strides for Strays!

Since 1989, A.D.O.P.T. has placed over 30,000 animals into loving homes. Our staff and volunteers work tirelessly to provide pets not just life-saving care, but also the love and respect that they deserve. Makin' Strides for Strays helps us continue our commitment to rescue, compassionate care, and uniting pets with loving families "Until Every Pet Has A Home."

🎉 Event Details

  • Date: June 1, 2025
  • Location: Ray Moses Drive, Aurora, IL
  • URL: Makin Strides for Strays
  • Activities: Timed 5K walk/run and family festival with music, vendors, contests, games, and activities.

❤️ Support Our Mission

Every dollar raised for Makin' Strides for Strays ensures A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter has the resources to care for and protect every animal that comes through our doors. Please consider giving what you can - either through a donation or by joining us and helping us raise money for this life-saving cause.

🏃‍♂️ What to Expect

  • Scenic Course: Enjoy a 3.1-mile walk/run around Mastodon Lake.
  • Family Festival: It’s a fest for the whole family (dogs included)! Grab a bite to eat, shop our vendors, and partake in family-friendly activities.
  • Celebrate A.D.O.P.T. Join us as we celebrate the 32nd year of this beloved event!
  • Post-Race Party: Celebrate your achievement with live music, delicious food, beverages, and plenty of high fives.

🚶‍♀️ Unable to Attend?

That's okay! Walk or run in your own neighborhood on June 1st or stay home and gather donations to support A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter.

👕 Registration Information

  • Registration Fee: 5K Day-of Registration is $45.
  • Includes: Strides t-shirt, A.D.O.P.T. Bandana, Swag Bag & admission.
  • Packet Pick-up: Starts Thursday, 5/29, 4 - 7 p.m., Friday, 5/30, noon - 7 p.m. at A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter.

💰 Fundraising Opportunities

  • $250: A.D.O.P.T. Crossbody Bag.
  • $500: Crossbody bag plus your name added to a Walkathon Plaque at our shelter.
  • $1000: Above items plus a tile with the wording of your choice at our shelter.

🏆 5K Awards

First place awards to the top Male and Female finishers! Top 3 Male and Female finishers overall in each age group will also receive awards:

Medals will be awarded to the 1st & 2nd Men & Women 5K participants in the following categories: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over.

🙏 Thank You!

Your support today will make second chances possible for the animals that need us most. Together, we can make a better world. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

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