Puppy Love 5k
About this race
The TTU SVM Shelter Medicine Club is a student-run organization dedicated to advocating for animal shelters and addressing the growing needs of regional and rural animal populations. The club provides students with opportunities to gain practical experience, engage in community outreach, and learn about population management and shelter operations.
The inaugural Puppy Love 5K will be hosted by the Shelter Medicine Club on February 14, 2027. This Valentine’s Day event will bring together students, families, runners, and animal lovers for a fun and meaningful race that celebrates shelter medicine while supporting the next generation of veterinarians. Participants will enjoy a professionally timed 5K, commemorative race shirts, awards, free race-day pictures, and the opportunity to learn about adoptable dogs from the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine. As the Shelter Medicine Club’s first-ever 5K fundraiser, this event will help establish a new annual tradition of community involvement and service. Funds raised will support student-led shelter medicine initiatives, community outreach, educational opportunities, and projects that enhance the welfare of shelter animals while preparing veterinary students to become compassionate leaders in the profession. By sponsoring the Puppy Love 5K, your organization will play an important role in launching this inaugural event and investing in both animal welfare and veterinary education. Sponsors will receive meaningful recognition while demonstrating their commitment to strengthening our community and supporting future shelter veterinarians.
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8th Annual Puppy Love 5k TIMED Run/Walk Registration
Walk alone, with friends and family or with your pet! Don't forget to register your pet and let us know what size for his/her matching bandana. Each pup registered will get a bandana and a medal along with their swag. When registering your pet, complete the form as though they were people :) There is no specific field for pets. We calculate swag based on the number of registrations and sizes provided. Be sure to let us know if your pet will be in the costume contest and check in to the contest the morning of.
8th annual Puppy Love 5k FUN RUN /WALK Registration
Please follow the markers carefully around the park if your time/ distance is crucial
8th Annual Puppy Love PET Registration
Thank you for registering your pet. We want to be sure they get their " swag" for participating! When registering your pet, act as if he/she is a "person" registering. Don't forget about our Pet Costume Contest !
8th annual Puppy Love 5k VIRTUAL Registration
5k
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Canyon yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:35 AM and sets at 6:28 PM local time (CST) in Canyon on February 13, 2027 — 10h 52m of daylight.
Course
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