Animal Friends 5K and Dog Jog

Location: Fairfield Youth Football Fields by Waterworks Park.  4875 Groh Lane, Fairfield, Ohio.  45014

Event Schedule 7:45 a.m.  Same Day Registration and packet pickup. 9:00 a.m.  5K Run/Walk begins 9:30 a.m.  Dog Jog begins

The day begins with a chip-timed 5K run/walk (3.1-mile) for people only, followed by our leisurely 1.5 mile Dog Jog. Don’t want to run/walk? Then come and cheer on the participants.  We will have snacks, including FLUBS ICE CREAM cones and pup cups !   The Petmobile will be attending if you are looking to bring home a new family member.

5K Registration is $35.  Race Day Registration fee is $40.

5k Participants will run or walk our official timed 5K route (3.1 miles) (no pets allowed in the 5K event).

Dog Jog Registration is $30 . Race Day Registration fee is $35.

Dog Jog Participants can jog or walk our 1.5 mile route with your dog by your side. The Dog Jog will not be a timed event.  There will be a limited number of adoptable dogs from the shelter available to walk the dog jog course.  Go to the Petmobile and mobile adoption area to sign up to walk with a furry friend from AFHS.

Each registered participant will receive:

An event medal (for the first 200 5K finishers) A swag bag of giveaways from our generous sponsors.

Awards to top 3 male and top 3 female 5k runners.

Flubs Ice Cream Treats for all registered participants and pup cups for our furry friends.

T-shirts are available for purchase when you register through May 24.  A limited number of shirts will be available for purchase on race day.

Animal Friends 5K and Dog Jog Tribute Signs - $30 - available through May 15.

Honor your loyal companion by purchasing a 5K and Dog Jog Tribute Sign to celebrate a pet that means the world to you or as a memorial to honor a beloved pet no longer by your side.  Your tribute sign will feature your pet’s name and color picture enlarged on a sign and placed along the Dog Jog race path.  The tribute sign is yours to keep after the event.  Purchase your sign while signing up for the event, or by clicking on the donation/tribute sign link at the top of this page.  After purchase, please upload a high resolution  photo (jpeg or png format), pet name and remembrance information by completing the GOOGLE FORM found when you make your purchase.