Save-A-Pet 5K run/walk to benefit its furry friends

Submitted by Save-A-Pet

Save-A-Pet is hosting its sixth annual Furry Friends 5K and Six-Legged Fun Run/Walk Saturday, June 24, at the Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville. This year's tail-wagging theme is "PawJama Party!"

The timed 5K run will start at 8 a.m., followed by the one mile six-legged walk/run at 9:30 a.m. Registrants may bring their well-behaved dogs to participate in the six-legged walk/run only.

There is also a virtual run and walk option for those who do not wish to join in-person or who prefer to break up the distance over multiple days.

All proceeds from the race benefit Save-A-Pet, a true no-kill animal rescue.

All registrants participating in the 5K, both live and virtual, will receive a backpack with race materials, a race T-shirt, and a participation medal. Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age category in the live race and to the male and female with the best overall time.

All Six-Legged Fun Walk human participants will receive a backpack and a race T-shirt. Water for humans and dogs will be provided.

To register as a participant, visit saveapetil.org. There is also an opportunity to create teams and fundraise for Save-A-Pet on the registration page.

Save-A-Pet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has found loving homes for more than 66,000 animals. Relying on donor generosity, Save-A-Pet is one of the largest true no-kill cat and dog rescues in Lake County, and costs more than $2,000,000 per year to operate.

For more information about Save-A-Pet, visit www.saveapetil.org.

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