K9s 5K - Lewis Center
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5K for K9s - Lewis Center (Columbus, OH)
5K for K9s is an annual charity 5K run and walk held at the Alum Creek State Park Beach Area in Lewis Center, Ohio. The event welcomes participants running with dogs and offers both an in-person race and a virtual 5K option that can be completed between September 24 and 27.
The event benefits the Franklin County Dog Shelter. It is organized by Friends of the Shelter, an all-volunteer nonprofit, and reports that 100% of proceeds fund medical care for shelter dogs. The fundraiser is listed as the 18th annual event and states a yearly fundraising target of more than $200,000. Past figures cited include more than 300 dogs helped annually. The event has a maximum attendee capacity of 1,000 and offers free parking at the beach area lot.
Race entries include a packet with an event t-shirt (guaranteed for pre-registration), a race bib with timing chip, a goodie bag with sponsor items, and pre- and post-race refreshments. Virtual participants are eligible to receive a mailed event t-shirt and a goodie bag. Registration pricing is provided as Early Bird $35 until August 1, Regular $40 from August 2 to September 25, and Race Day $45. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
