Friendship APL 5K

MAY

9

2026

Run or walk to support homeless animals at the Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk in Elyria. The event features a timed 5K and a fun 1-mile dog walk where you can even 'rent' a shelter dog as a companion. All proceeds benefit the local animal shelter's vital work.

Sat 9 May 2026

Elyria, Ohio

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Friendship APL 5K & Dog Walk takes place on May 9, 2026, at the Bur Oak Pavilion in Elyria, Ohio. The event is organized to support the Friendship Animal Protective League (APL), a non-profit animal shelter serving Lorain County.

Events

The event offers two main activities:

5K Run/Walk: This is a timed running and walking event.
1 Mile Dog Walk: This is a non-timed walking event. For participants without a dog, shelter dogs may be available to accompany walkers for a suggested discretionary donation. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis and depends on the shelter's adoption roster and weather conditions on event day.

5K Awards

Awards are given for the 5K Run/Walk. The top three male and female finishers overall will receive awards, as will the top three finishers in each of the following age categories: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over.

Participant Inclusions

Registration for the events includes a race shirt (guaranteed for registrations by May 1), post-race refreshments, and a post-race yoga session led by an instructor from Bliss Mind and Body.

Supporting the Charity

Friendship APL is a private, independent humane society that operates the largest animal shelter in Lorain County. The organization receives no government funding. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event go to support the shelter's mission of caring for animals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk

1 Mile Dog Walk