De Soto Days 5K
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De Soto Days 5K-9 and Family Fun Run
The De Soto Days 5K-9 and Family Fun Run is a nonprofit athletics event organized by the Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary. This event takes place in De Soto, Kansas, following the local De Soto Days festival. The primary goal of the gathering is to support homeless animals and feature adoptable dogs from the rescue.
Participants can choose from the following distances:
- 5 km
- 0.5 Miles
The 5 km distance includes official timing and a bib for all human participants. A shorter 0.5 Miles Family Fun Run is also available for those seeking a briefer course. Both in-person options are dog-friendly, allowing pets to accompany runners at no extra cost. The organizers require all participating dogs to be friendly toward people and other animals and to be current on all vaccinations.
In addition to the physical races in De Soto, a virtual option allows participants to complete their own walk or jog from any location. For the in-person events, the registration fee includes post-race snacks for humans, as well as water and treats for canine participants. Additional items such as event t-shirts and medals are available as optional add-ons during the registration process. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
