Course

Coonskin Park - starting at the Schoenbaum Amphitheater. 5K runners with dogs will have a separate start shortly after runners without dogs. Walkers will have a separate course.

Entry Fees

Individuals: $20 - 5K Run or 2 Mile Fun Walk Teams: $16 (per participant) - 5K Run or 2 Mile Fun Walk; teams must have a minimum of 4 members Children: Ages 7-12: $12 (individual or team) Age 6 and under: Free Dogs are included in your entry fee so bring them along! After October 3 add $5 to your registration fee. Online registration closes on October 9, 2014 at midnight. Late registration is at 7:30 the morning of the race at the event. Team members will be registered as an Individual after Oct. 9. Mail in registrations must be postmarked by Monday, October 6, 2014 to complete the registration process. T-shirts guaranteed only for those who register by end of day October 3, 2014. We will do our best to accommodate registrants after this date but cannot guarantee a t-shirt.

Age Groups

10 and under 11-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 and over

Awards

Please register by October 3 to ensure your t-shirt. All participants receive a performance t-shirt,after race refreshments,bark bag and guaranteed fun! Jeanne K with V100 will be there as the race Emcee to announce winners. * 5K Run: 1st Place Overall Female & Male - Trophy and $75 cash or Gift Certificate 2nd Place Overall Female & Male - $50 cash or Gift Certificate 3rd Place Overall Female & Male - $25 cash or Gift Certificate *Ages 10 & Under - Trophies for the top two males and females. * Ages 11-19 - Medals for the top two females and males. * Top two males & females in each age group from 20 & up receive prizes * Top two dogs in the 5K run receive medals! Age Groups: 10 and under 11-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 and over "Pack" trophy awarded to the Team with the most members. Teams must have a minimum of 4 team members. There will also be trophies or prizes for: Top Fundraising Individual(Prize) Second Highest Fundraising Individual (Prize) Top Fundraising Team (Trophy) Second Highest Fundraising Team (Trophy) Top Fundraising Youth (12 and under) (Medal) Top Fundraising Youth Team (12 and under) (Pizza Party) Best Owner/Dog Combination (Prize) Best dressed dog (Prize) Largest Dog (Prize) Smallest Dog (Prize)

Charity Information

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Why join this event? This race will benefit Charleston Regional Spay Neuter Center in our goal to open a high-quality, high-volume, affordable spay/neuter center in the Charleston area. The Center will spay and neuter over 7,000 dogs and cats each year providing a humane, sustainable solution to the overpopulation of cats and dogs in our region. We love Dogs!! You can run or walk with your dog! Only one dog per person please. Read the rules for running with your dog listed further down this page.Please make sure your dog is adequately trained and prepared by following tips from Runners World also available below. Teams of Fun! Magnify the fun and participate as a member of a team! Put together a "pack" of friends or a corporate team and win the Largest Team trophy or prizes for raising the most money for this great cause! Your group will receive a shout out at the race! Even better, your friends and coworkers will have a blast participating together in a healthy activity disguised as fun! Packet Pick Up Race bibs and Bark Bags will be available on race day only. No advance pick up is available. Please note that dogs registered for the event will be issued their own timing tag for scoring purposes. Parking Parking is available directly across the street from the Amphitheater and start of the race. Sponsorships and Prizes We are seeking sponsorship and prizes for this race. If you are interested in being a sponsor or contributing non-cash, in-kind items please contact us at FixEm5K@CharlestonSpayNeuter.com. Volunteers If you'd like to join our volunteer team or volunteer on race day please, contact us FixEm5K@CharlestonSpayNeuter.com RULES FOR RUNNING/WALKING WITH YOUR DOG To keep everyone (and every dog) safe, special rules apply for those running with a dog at the Fix ‘Em 5K. Runners with dogs will start at a separate time, about 5 minutes behind the other runners. Walkers will all start at the same time. Runners, if running the 5K with a dog we strongly suggest that you start conditioning yourselves and your dog for at least a few weeks leading up to the race. See the back of this page for some helpful tips. You should inspect your dog’s pads for signs of injury (cuts and wear) and be careful in warmer weather (carry water, keep the runs short, watch your dog for signs of stress). Talk to your veterinarian if you have any concerns. We recommend jogging on trails or other locations where people run with their dogs to acclimate your dog to running in a pack with distractions. If you are running/walking with a dog, you agree to abide by the following terms: 1. Limit one dog per person. Dogs must be at least 6 months old and up to date on all vaccinations, including rabies 2. Only bring dogs that are well-behaved around other dogs and people. 3. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. 4. Leashes should be no longer than 6 feet. Please keep it short at the start of the race to avoid entanglement. 5. No retractable leashes, which may be hazardous in a crowd. 6. No dogs in heat. 7. Clean up after your dog. CRSNC race volunteers reserve the right to stop any attendee and his/her dog if a dog appears to be in danger, aggressive, behaving inappropriately, or in the opinion of staff or volunteers, is being pushed beyond his or her safe limits. No refunds will be given. Helpful Tips to Ready Your Dog for a Race By Christie Aschwanden Published August 2, 2010 STEP 1: Get Fido Fit You wouldn't drag an untrained spouse out for a five-mile run right off the couch—right? And you shouldn't throw your beloved dog into the fire either. You need to start slow. Here's how to get rolling. Don't start too young.Puppies shouldn't run with you until their bones stop growing, since their joints are prone to injury. This takes about nine months in small dogs, while large breeds may grow for up to 16 months. Easy boy Before you start, assess your dog's health and fitness status. If Bowser is overweight or severely out of shape, begin by walking. If you just adopted him from the pound, take him out for some easy strolls to assess his energy and fitness levels. Don't go long... You want to ramp up slowly, just like you did when you began running. "Start with three times per week for 15 or 20 minutes, and build up from there, adding five minutes each week," says JT Clough, a professional dog trainer and coauthor of 5K Training Guide: Running with Dogs. ...Or hard "Just like us, dogs need a five-minute warmup before they run," says Clough. Look for signs of fatigue—flattened ears, tail down, heavy panting, and hind legs dragging. If the dog is exhausted, he may sit down and refuse to continue - a sure sign you've gone too far or too fast. And if he's really lethargic postrun, he might need a day or two off. STEP 2: Teach Rex the Ropes Runners may assume they can haul their dog along on a run, and the animal will just know what to do. If that works for you, thank your lucky stars, but dogs can be confused, crazy, even dangerous on a run if you can't control them. Here's how. Use a leash A gentle tug lets you guide Fifi's body and attention where you want it. "The dog needs to learn that it can't stop to pee every five yards," says Robert Gillette, D.V.M., director of Auburn University's Veterinary Sports Medicine program. Play nice You want the dog to be within three feet of you, to one side. Reinforce good behavior with a small treat or praise. Eventually the dog will see that the run is the real reward. Be the pack leader "The dog needs to understand that this isn't pure playtime, it's exercise time," says Gillette. Begin training sessions with laps of a short route - to reinforce behavior in a familiar environment and avoid getting stranded with a dog who's misbehaving. Teach courtesy If you encounter strangers on a trail, pull off to the side to let them pass without interacting with your dog. Remember, no one loves your dog as much as you, so don't assume others want your dog to greet them. Pick it up No one wants to step on poop during a run or hike. Have a plan and proper gear for disposal. (And, no, leaving a stinky bag under a bush doesn't count.)

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