Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk
About this race
Join us for a fun day at Southwind Park in support of the Animal Protective League (APL).
Get ready to race and raise funds for the animals of APL! This year's race will include a timed 5K Run and a Fun Run/Walk for both you and your canine companions, if you choose to bring them. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. You can also set up your own individual or team fundraiser to raise additional money for the animals. Don't want to race but want to support APL's mission? Sign up as a cat napper for $30 and receive a personalized thank you card from an APL dog or cat!
Register by May 22nd to receive a free race t-shirt.
Registration closes at midnight on June 11th and race packet pick-up is June 12th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at APL, 1001 Taintor Road. Limited packet pick-up will be available on the day of the race. There will be no on-site registration.
If you want to race with your dog, they need to be sociable, well-behaved, up-to-date on all vaccinations, have proof of current rabies vaccine, be leashed at all times and be at least four months of age.
We will also have an exciting costume contest that you and your pet can participate in, as well as vendors and other fun activities! Mel-O-Cream donuts will be provided before the race for all participants.
Schedule
May 22nd - Early Registration with Free Tshirt ends.
June 11th - Registration closes at midnight. June 12th - Race Packet Distribution 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at APLJune 13th - Race Day 9:00 a.m. Visit with our Vendors. Limited race day packet distribution (no on-site registration)
9:30 a.m. Costume Contest
10:00 a.m. Timed Race
10:30 a.m. Award Ceremony for Costume Contest and Timed Race
11:00 a.m. Fun Run/Walk
12:00 p.m. Event Ends Race Prize Categories
Overall 1st Place 5K Female
Overall 1st Place 5K Male
Overall Canine – 1st Canine across the finish line
Overall 1st Place 12 and Under Female
Overall 1st Place 12 and Under Male Costume Contest - Best Costume
Join fellow runners on June 1, 2024 for the Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Springfield.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run (Timed)
For serious runners, enter this timed run to see just how fast you can run to help save animals! Prizes will be awarded to the overall adult male and female winners, first male and female in the under 12 category, as well as the overall canine. All participants will receive a participation medal.
5K Fun Run/Walk
If you aren't worried about how long it takes to walk or run this 5K, this is the spot for you! Take your time and enjoy the beautiful park with your friends and furry companion all while helping the animals at APL. All participants will receive a participation medal.
Sponsor a Compass for Kids Student
Don't want to run yourself but still want to help? Sponsor a Compass for Kids student! For $30 you can sponsor a student in District 186's Compass for Kids Program to run in the race. Afterwards you will receive a personalized thank you letter from your student! Compass for Kids is a free program for Springfield District 186 students underserved by our community. Students in grades K – 5 are referred by their schools for the program, which focuses on closing the academic and opportunity gap through academic support and enrichment activities. Visit www.compassforkids.org for additional information. APL participates in Club Compass, the after-school program and Camp Compass, the summer program. With the help of APL shelter ambassador dogs, volunteers present lessons bridging social-emotional learning with humane education. Students learn about animal care and explore feelings from a shelter pet’s point of view. Sponsorships for students will provide: - Event T-shirt - Button/badge with a picture of the shelter dog they’re walking to support - Race swag bag including humane education materials - Participation medal
Weather Overview
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About Springfield
Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run/Walk takes place in Springfield, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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