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Sat March 4, 2023 Shreveport, LA 71104 US Directions
All proceeds benefit:
Humane Society of North West Louisiana
Port City rescue
SPD K-9 unit

Events

Human 5k

8:15AM CST - 11:00AM CST

Human/ Dog 5k

8:15AM CST - 11:00AM CST

Lazy Dog Supporter

8:15AM CST - 8:30AM CST

Place

Stoner Boat Launch
857 E. Stoner Ave
Shreveport, LA US 71104

Description

RUN LIKE AN ANIMAL 2023 ANNUAL 5K and 1 mile


Hosted by The UVH Foundation. #PeopleHelpingPetsHelpingPeople

All proceeds benefit:

  • Humane Society of North West Louisiana

  • Port City rescue

  • SPD K-9 unit


Date & Starting Time: Saturday, March 4th, 2023


7:00 a.m. - Race Day Registration and packet pick up begins.
7:45 a.m. - Dog 1 mile fun run
8:15 a.m. - Ready, Set, GO! 5k
9:15 a.m. - Post race awards!! We are known for a great post party with food, music, beer, games and prizes.


REGISTRATION:


Human 5k Early Registration is $30 through Friday, March 3rd.

Race day Registration is $35. **Registration for this division is for Humans only. Meaning
you are not running with your dog, you are running by yourself. You will get your
timed results and a cool Run Like An Animal shirt with your registration**

***If you do not want a race shirt you can save $5.00 on your registration by choosing the NO SHIRT option and it will take $5.00 off your entry at checkout.

 


Human/Dog 5k - Early Registration is $30 through Friday, March 3rd.
Race day Registration is $35. **Registration for this division is for those that choose
to run the 5k with your dog. You will get your timed results, you will get a shirt and
your dog will get a cool Run Like An Animal Bandana!

***If you do not want a race shirt you can save $5.00 on your registration by choosing the NO SHIRT option and it will take $5.00 off your entry at checkout.



1 Mile Fun Run with (or without) your dog- Early Registration is $25 through
Friday, March 3rd. Race day Registration is $30.**This is a 1 mile race with
(or without) your dog. There are no timed results for this division nor do you
get a shirt. Registration for this division does not include the 5k**


Lazy Dog Supporter- Early Registration is $20
**This division is for those that don't feel like
getting off their dog bed to run but want to support! You get a shirt but you
don't have to get out of bed or break a sweat to earn it. Please note you need
to register BY February 22nd  to be guaranteed a shirt**


**REGISTER EARLY! You must register by January 26th to be guaranteed a
shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed to late registrants.**


Shirt & Race Packet Pick-Up: Shirt and Packet pick up will be held at Sportspectrum

Thursday, March 2nd from 12 pm- 6 pm

Friday, March 3rd from 10 am-5:30 pm.

You may also pick up your packet on Race Day at the Race Site at 7:00am.


AWARDS:

5K Awards: Overall Male & Female Winners will receive a custom canine bobblehead trophy and $200 in cash.


Additionally, 1st and 2nd place male & female in the following age groups will receive a custom canine bobblehead trophy.
8-under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,
55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+


Human/Dog 5k Award: The overall winner will receive a special prize!


1 mile fun run with your dog: Fastest human-dog duo will receive a custom
canine bobble head trophy and $150 in cash. Additionally, the runner up duo will receive a custom canine bobble head trophy.

 

All kids will receive a cool medal once they cross the finish line!


Special prizes for fun pet games will be given as well.


Note about pet attendance: Please only bring dogs that are well-behaved around other dogs and people. All animals must be on leashes.


Proof of rabies vaccination required. (Current rabies tag on the collar is sufficient.) Female dogs that are in any stage of heat are prohibited. Dogs must be on leashes at all times (maximum 6 feet).

No retractable leashes, which may be hazardous in a crowd. You must remove any of your dog's waste. Relief stations and plastic baggies will be provided.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Course Map

This year the race takes place on the bike path. You will start at the Stoner Boat Launch and the get onto the bike path and head south to the water stop, turn around and head back to the boat launch and start/ finish line.

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

PDF

Directions

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