Course

Run course is on the road through the beautiful Kanawha State Forest. Runners with dogs will start at the rear of the pack. Walkers will be on a trail through the forest.

Entry Fees

$20 Individuals (run or walk); $16 Teams (run or walk)Teams must have a minimum of 6 participants. To get the team discount enter coupon code "TEAM" when you register; $12 Ages 7-12; Free Ages 6 and under; Dogs are welcome in both the run and walk and included in your entry fee! Only one dog per person please. Online registration closes on June 5 at 6:00 a.m. Registration on race day starts at 9:00 a.m. at the event. Team members will be registered as an Individual after June 4. Mailed-in registrations must be postmarked by Tuesday, June 2 to complete the registration process. All participants receive performance race shirts, after race refreshments, and bark bags with goodies. Must be registered by May 29 to guarantee a race shirt. We will try to provide t-shirts for everyone but cannot guarantee for entries after May 29.

Age Groups

14 and under;15 to 19; 20 to 29; 30 to 39; 40 to 49; 50 to 59; 60 to 69; 70 and over.

Awards

Participants receive performance race shirts, after race refreshments, and bark bags with goodies. AWARDS for 5K Run:1st Place Overall Female & Male receive Trophy & Prize; 2nd Place Overall Female & Male receive Medal & Prize. 14 and under: Trophy & Prize for 1st place female and male; Medal & Prize for 2nd place female and male. All other age groups: Medal & prize for the top two females and males. Trophy awarded to the Team with the most members (run or walk). Teams must have a minimum of 6 team members. Top two dogs in the 5K run receive medals and prizes! Even more prizes for fun dog Categories: Best Owner/Dog Combination; Best dressed dog; Largest Dog;Smallest Dog;Senior Dog;Slow Poke Dog (last in 5K Run). Raffle tickets to win a dog bed or 1 week of boarding at Camp Critter Creek will be available for purchase.

Charity Information

Charleston Regional Spay Neuter Center is fundraising to open the doors of a low-cost spay and neuter clinic in the Charleston area. We will provide low-cost spay and neuter, vaccinations and preventative care services for dogs and cats of residents, rescues and shelters in our region. Your support brings us closer to the day we can open our doors and start making a difference in the lives of the people and animals in our region. Help us prevent the births of thousands of dogs and cats for which there are no homes.

More Information

Announcing Amanda Barren, WSAZ News Anchor,as race Emcee! GNC will be there with goodies, WV K-9 Search and Rescue will hold an audience participation demonstration, The Dogfather will be there with free training tips for your family canine, animal rescues will be in attendance, and more! Dogs are welcome in both the run and walk. Enjoy a dip in the Kanawha State Forest pool after the race - mention our event and receive a 50% discount.

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