Annual 5K RUN & WALK With The DOGS
About the Event
🐾 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)
Join fellow runners on May 17, 2026 for the Annual 5K RUN & WALK With The DOGS. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Beacon.
Races Offered
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.
1K KIDS Fun Run & Walk - Memorial Park, 10:00AM Start
Dogs are not permitted to participate in the ARF 1K Kids Fun Run.
VIRTUAL - 5K Run & Walk with the Dogs
About Beacon
Annual 5K RUN & WALK With The DOGS takes place in Beacon, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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