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5K RUN & WALK With The DOGS
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5K RUN & WALK With The DOGS

Beacon, New York, United States View on map
May 17, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Get ready for an exciting community celebration supporting the Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) as we honor 40 years of lifesaving work. On Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, animal lovers, runners, walkers, and their four-legged companions will gather at Memorial Park in Beacon, NY, to make a meaningful impact—with 100% of event proceeds directly supporting the rescue and care of animals in need. As Beacon’s only nonprofit sporting event dedicated to saving animals’ lives, this milestone race brings together fitness, fun, and compassion in honor of ARF’s legacy and future. The event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, with professionally timed races using chipped running bibs.  

🐾 Race Options

1K Kids Fun Run (Ages 3-10)
A fun-filled, confidence-building race where every child earns a finisher prize.
Dogs are not permitted in the Kids Fun Run.
Children under 3 participate for free
 
5K Run & Walk with the Dogs 
Run or walk alongside your leashed pup in this heartwarming main event.
Children under 3 participate for free  

Registration Fees

5K Run & Walk with the Dogs
$30 – Early Bird Rate
$35 – Regular Rate (Begins April 1)
$40 – Race Day
1K Kids Fun Run (Ages 10 & Under)
$15 – Early Bird Rate
$20 – Regular Rate (Begins April 1)
$30 – Race Day    

🎁 Event Swag:

All participants who donate or raise $100 by April 30 will receive an event t-shirt.

📅 Schedule of Events:

✔ 9:00 AM – Check-in & Registration  ✔ 9:50 AM – Dog Costume Contest: Most Original & Most Hilarious Costume ✔ 10:00 to 10:15 AM – 1K Kids Fun Run  ✔ Immediately Following – 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs  

🎉 Post-Race Celebration

Stay and celebrate ARF’s 40th Anniversary with awards, music, games, face painting, vendor exhibits, raffles, and more. Participants who fundraise can also earn exclusive prizes by reaching fundraising milestones. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a stroll with your pup, every step helps save lives. Join us as we celebrate four decades of compassion—one paw at a time.  

Important Event Information

  • This is a rain or shine event and is non-refundable
  • Strollers are permitted only on the 5K course
  • Dogs must be non-aggressive, current on vaccinations, and leashed at all times
  • Retractable or bungee-style leashes are not permitted
  • Each adult participant may be accompanied by one (1) dog, which will receive an official event dog tag. You may also receive a tag for your at-home pet (cat or dog)

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run & Walk with the Dogs - Memorial Park, 10:00AM Start

Dogs that are non-aggressive toward people and other animals are welcomed in the ARF 5K Run/Walk with the Dogs. All dogs must be current on their vaccinations and always leashed. The use of retractable leashes, including bungy-style leashes, is prohibited at any time. Each adult participant may be accompanied by one (1) dog and that dog will receive a race dog tag.

May 17, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$40.00
Closed

1K KIDS Fun Run & Walk - Memorial Park, 10:00AM Start

Dogs are not permitted to participate in the ARF 1K Kids Fun Run.

May 17, 2026 1K 10:00 AM
$30.00
Closed

VIRTUAL - 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs

May 17, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$40.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Beacon, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 11.8° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 21.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 11.0° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 22.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
15.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.5mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
73.8%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on May 17, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on May 17, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 35m

The sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 8:10 PM local time (EDT) in Beacon on May 17, 2026 — 14h 35m of daylight.

Course

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2026 results — 5K RUN & WALK With The DOGS

223 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs - Memorial Park, 10:00AM Start

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Leading finishers of the 2026 5K RUN & WALK With The DOGS
Place Name Time Pace
1 Kody Andreas 20:44 6:40 /mi
2 Justin Kennedy 21:01 6:46 /mi
3 Jeremy DeMoss 21:22 6:53 /mi
4 Edwin Chong 21:45 7:00 /mi
5 Japhet Ruiz 21:56 7:04 /mi

Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
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