Register for Save-A-Pet's Furry Friends 5K
Save-A-Pet is hosting Furry Friends 5K: 2018 Super Hero Run. The event includes a 5K timed run, a one mile, six-legged walk (human and their furry friend) and has a virtual component for those who want to participate in other ways. The event will take place at 8 a.m. Sept. 8 at Old School Forest Preserve, Libertyville. All proceeds from the race benefit Save-A-Pet, a true no-kill animal rescue.
All 5K Run/Walk participants will receive a backpack with race materials, race T-shirt, and paw-shaped participation medal. Trophies will be awarded to the top three males and females in each age category. All ages are welcome to participate.
The Six-Legged Fun Walk invites participants to bring their four-legged friends for exercise and socialization while supporting Save-A-Pet. All Six-Legged Fun Walk human participants will receive a backpack and a race T-shirt. Water for humans and dogs will be provided. This can also be done as a non-timed run if the participants choose to run instead of walking.
The virtual walk/run is for anyone who cannot make it on race day or who would prefer to break up the distance over multiple days. Each participant will receive a backpack, race T-shirt and a participation medal.
To register and for complete details, visit www.saveapetil.org and click on "Furry Friends 5K." Early Bird pricing ends Aug. 15, so register today. There is an opportunity to create teams and fundraise for Save-A-Pet on the registration page.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals. This is a low-cost way to reach a large number of people. To receive a sponsorship information packet, email development.coordinator@saveapetil.org.
Save-A-Pet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and has saved more than 63,000 animals and expanded thousands of families with the love of an adopted pet. Relying solely on donor generosity, Save-A-Pet is one of the largest no-kill cat and dog rescues in Lake County and costs more than $1,500,000 per year to operate.
For details about Save-A-Pet and to see more upcoming events, visit www.saveapetil.org.
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