Ted Berry 5K-9 Dog Rescue Walk/Run — 5K
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9th Annual 5K-9 Dog Rescue Walk/Run
The event takes place on October 5, 2025, at Breck Community Park in Grove City, Ohio. It is a free 5K walk/run that welcomes dogs. The event supports the local rescue organization Speak for the Unspoken. Walkers choose a time slot during online registration to space participants. Shirt and map pick up occur at a designated registration location on the Friday and Saturday before the event.
Event details
Dogs are encouraged to attend; water stations will be available along the route and the dog park at the site will be open before, during, and after the event. Donations are requested in the form of gift cards (gas, pet store, Amazon, or local grocery store) and participants are asked to provide proof of purchase at registration so donations can be tracked. Donations from pet stores that sell dogs will not be accepted. A wish list for the rescue is available to purchase items directly.
Competitive entrants submit a screenshot from a timing app as proof of time for placement. All participants who complete the course receive a completion award. The first 200 sign-ups receive a free T-shirt. In 2024 the event had over 489 walkers and 241 dogs and an estimated $18,781 in donated value; the event has raised over $104,000 in donations to date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.