Dublin Pet Fair 5K Race - Sponsored by Pet Palace

Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

Location: 5600 Post Rd, Dublin, OH 43017
Distance: 5K
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Run a 5K through a park, then celebrate furry friends at the Dublin Pet Fair, supporting animal welfare and adoption efforts.

Fun
Scenic
Quirky
Festive
For a Cause

Join the Annual Dublin Pet Fair 5K, sponsored by Pet Palace, starting and ending at the Dublin Rec Center. This event supports animal welfare organizations in Ohio, promoting pet adoption and raising funds for spay/neuter efforts to address pet overpopulation. The course winds through Indian Run Meadows Park and the ML Red Trabue Nature Reserve. Beyond the race, enjoy a full pet fair experience with demonstrations, pet races, a parade, wellness clinic, food trucks, and more for a truly entertaining and cause-driven day.

What to expect

* A 3.1-mile course beginning and ending at the Dublin Rec Center.
* Run through Indian Run Meadows Park and the ML Red Trabue Nature Reserve.
* Enjoy a vibrant pet fair with demonstrations, pet races, a parade, and food trucks.

Standout details

Supports animal welfare and pet adoption
Southern Ohio Flying K9s demonstrations
Pet races and a pet parade
On-site wellness clinic and food trucks

Perks & features

Food & Drink

From the public listing; confirm on the official site.

Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.

From the organizer

We have partnered with USA Race Timing and Event Management to bring you the Annual Dublin Pet Fair 5K race, sponsored by Pet Palace! The race will start and end at the Dublin Rec Center and will travel through the Indian Run Meadows Park with the turning point at the ML Red Trabue Nature Reserve.

The purpose of the Dublin Pet Fair is to bring awareness to animal welfare organizations in the state of Ohio, to promote adoption of shelter and rescue pets, to showcase animal related vendors and sponsors, and to provide an educational and entertaining event for the public. Proceeds from this event will be utilized for spay/neuter efforts to help control pet overpopulation, a major concern faced by the rescue community in our state.

Rescue organizations and shelters will bring along adoptable pets. Pet related business and organizations will be showcasing their products and services. The Southern Ohio Flying K9s will have multiple demonstrations and there will be pet races and a pet parade. The Rascal Unit will be conducting a wellness clinic from 12-3pm, providing vaccinations, microchips and preventative care at an affordable price. The first 50 microchips will be free of charge thanks to the generous donation from Pet FBI. In addition, there will be food trucks, raffles, items for sale and much more.