Spooky Pooch 5K
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Spooky Pooch 5K - Grant Park, Atlanta, GA
Spooky Pooch 5K is a Halloween-themed community running event held in Grant Park that benefits LifeLine Animal Project. The event includes chip-timed and untimed options, a vendor village, music and entertainment in a post-race area, costume contests for humans and pets, and awards for top finishers and costume winners. All proceeds support LifeLine’s work to keep pets and families together and to help homeless animals across Atlanta.
The event offers both in-person and virtual participation. Packet pick-up is available early the week before the race and on race day. Registered participants receive a unisex event T-shirt; 5K participants and virtual 5K registrants receive a finisher medal. Dogs may join with a Dog Add-On and will receive a bandana and mini medal; only one dog is permitted per registered human participant and waivers are required. The timed 5K has an age minimum and the Fun Run has a lower age limit.
Additional features include awards by overall placing and age groups, special awards such as Best Dog Costume and Top Fundraiser, and limited group discount options for qualifying groups. Virtual race packet shipping is available within the United States. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
