Defend Your Friend 5K
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Columbus Humane's 20th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival
This event is a community fundraiser to support animal cruelty investigations across Franklin County. Proceeds go to Columbus Humane’s Animal Cruelty Investigations, whose humane agents advocate for, educate about, and rescue animals in need.
Activities listed by the organizer include a 5K run/walk and a Dog Festival with dog-centric vendors. The festival is described as family- and dog-friendly. The first 400 registrants receive swag bags and event T shirts.
Location and date are provided: Bank Run Metro Park, 1570 Rohr Road, Lockbourne, Ohio, on September 13, 2026. Registration details provided by the organizer note that registration opens March 19, 2026 and closes September 5, 2026, with a registration fee of $55.00.
Distances
- 5 km 5K Run/Walk
The description focuses on the charitable purpose, the main activities, participant benefits for early registrants, and basic logistical details such as date, location, and registration window. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
