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Registration: The cost for entrance into the race is $25 per person for CHA adopters and CHA member for pre-registration and $30 per person pre-registration. Day of Event Registration is $35 starting at 8 am. Participants are encouraged to bring their dogs as well, but please be aware that it is the law that all dogs are current on licensing and rabies vaccines, and should be leashed.
Registration includes: Dog Jog tee shirt for the first 500 pre-registrants - Shirt guarenteed if you pre-register by August 1
Refreshments before and after the race
Awards for eligible 5K people and dog race winners and top fundraisers
Online race results and pictures after the event |
Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded to the top three race finishers in the male, female and canine categories. Prizes will also be awarded to the top individual and top group fundraising teams. We will have many great prizes.
Family Health Fair: The real fun starts at the finish line! This year, there’s more fun after the run with our free Family Health Fair. Browse among the many businesses, organizations, and pet services highlighting health and wellness for you and your pet. There will be informational sessions and demonstrations, food, games, music, and fun activities for all members of the family. Join us in celebrating our health and our pet’s health!
Rent-a-Dog: Don’t have a furry friend of your own to bring along? Stop by the CHA booth to “rent” one of our shelter dogs for the race. Who knows, maybe you’ll find yourself a fur-ever friend! Rentals are free, but donations are encouraged! Must have driver's license to "rent" dog.
Guest Host:
Bob Nunnally, NBC4i Meterologist and Coco
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Join us in welcoming our guest host, Bob Nunnally of NBC4’s Storm Team. Bob has been an animal lover all his life and his dedication to rescue and shelter dogs and cats is evident by his broadcasts from various shelters across the city, during which Bob promotes pet adoption. Bob’s own "Coco" is well known through Bob’s on-air mentions and now by becoming honorary poster dog for CHA’s Dog Jog & Health Fair. Bob is also the proud owner of "Scully" the wonder cat. CHA thanks Bob for his continued support and promotion of rescue organizations! |
Photographs
John Fleshman Photography will be taking pictures at the Dog Jog event. Thanks John! To view his work and to see and purchase pictures of the event on and after August 22nd, click on his logo below:
Precautions
This event is safe for the canine runner who has been properly trained for the distance. Owner is responsible for this preconditioning. In the case of an emergency, veterinary aid will be available. Due to the large number of dogs participating, the race directors or veterinarian reserve the right to refuse entry to any dog whose participation could prove hazardous to others. All dogs must be under the direct control of their owners at all times. If the event is canceled due to severe weather conditions, thank you for your contribution to CHA.
