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TONING UP WITH T X HOMEWARD BOUND 5K

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location
Pennsauken, NJ
5300 N Park Dr, 08109
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Run, walk, or play with adoptable dogs at this unique 5K, supporting Homeward Bound Animal Shelter and helping pets find their forever homes.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Beginner Friendly

Great for: beginners, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

This annual 5K event at Cooper River Park combines fitness with a heartfelt mission. Before the run or walk, meet over ten adoptable dogs from Homeward Bound, a local animal shelter. Participants can choose to run the 5K perimeter for a chance to win prizes, walk the track, or spend time playing with the dogs. All proceeds directly support Homeward Bound's efforts to feed, shelter, and care for homeless animals.

What to expect

  • Meet and greet over ten adoptable dogs from Homeward Bound before the event starts.
  • Choose your activity: run or walk the 5K perimeter, or simply enjoy time with the dogs.
  • Enjoy dog-friendly food, drinks, and local vendors on site.

Standout details

  • Meet 10+ adoptable dogs
  • Prizes for top 3 male/female 5K finishers
  • Free month for dog adopters
  • Dog-friendly vendors and food

Perks & features

  • Dog-Friendly

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Our third annual TUWT X HOMEWARD BOUND 5K!

Location: Cooper River at the track!

Check in begins at 9:30AM.

We will begin the event at 10AM beginning with introducing the 10+ adoptable dogs on site. You will hear their story and hopefully fall in love and adopt or foster!

After the dog introductions, we will take a group photo which I forget every year so someone please remind me. Then comes the fitness portion of our event!

You will have three options:

Option 1: Run or walk the 5k perimeter around Cooper River Park. The top 3 females and top 3 males will win a TUWT gift card!

Option 2: Walk or run around the track!

Option 3: Pet and play with the adoptable dogs on site.

ANY PERSON THAT ADOPTS A DOG AT THE EVENT RECEIVES A FREE TUWT MONTH!

There will also be food, drinks, and local vendors and tables that are all dog and pet friendly!

We hope to see you there!

All proceeds will be donated to Homeward Bound, a local animal shelter that is constantly overwhelmed with homeless dogs and cats. These workers and volunteers do everything and anything they can to help these animals find their forever homes. Our money goes towards keeping these animals fed, safe, comfortable and healthy while they wait. Many animals are so stressed and depressed in these crates and shelters. Please consider adopting or fostering!

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