Welcome to the SPCA 11th 5k  Annual Doggie Dash sponsored by Zhang Financial!  We are so excited to have you!

Placement medals will be assigned for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.  Winners are determined by the order in which they complete the race.

*** For participants, if you would like to pick up your Runners Packet before the race they will be available at our shelter this Friday, September 17th between 11am - 6:45pm. Otherwise they will be ready for pick up at the Spring Valley Park, day of the event.***

Shelter address: 

6955 W KL Ave 
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(between 8th and 9th street). 
 

Registration is extended to day of race September 18, 2021 until 9:45am.  All registrations AFTER September 1, 2021 will not receive a t-shirt/giveaway bag.  Extra shirts will be available at the race if you would like to purchase one.  

Race begins at 10 am! This is a self-timed event. Be sure to check out other activities and vendors after your race!

Kids under 12 are free! Shirt not included. Extra t-shirts are available for purchase. Large group registration discounts available starting at 6 people or more.

Strollers welcome.

Dog(s) not required to participate in the race. All dogs must be well behaved and leashed. Please review all requirements to bring your dog to the event.

All registrations fees are final. In the case of severe weather, the race may be delayed up to 1 hour for the weather to clear. If hazardous conditions continue, the race reserves the right to cancel without reschedule or refund.

Dog requirements:

All dogs must be at least 4 months of age and kept on a non-retractable, 6ft or shorter leash at all times. Dogs must be current with all vaccinations. Owner must keep their dogs under control and clean up after their animals. Bags will be provided. In the instance where the dog(s) require medical attention at or after the event for any reason, the owner is responsible for transportation, medication, treatment and hospitalization. The pet owners assume all risk and responsibility for any damages to person, property or other animals caused by their dog(s).