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Ghost Runners 5k Dog Run

Sun October 25, 2020 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 US Directions

2020 GHOST RUNNERS 5K DOG RUN UPDATE:

We are sad to announce that we have made the decision to cancel this year’s race due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns.

GR5K is our largest fundraiser, so this decision was not made quickly or lightly. Unfortunately, we cannot, in good faith, ask people to attend our event during a pandemic that is expected to remain highly active over the next few months.

We plan to be back and better than ever in 2021! We are also planning to introduce a virtual fundraiser soon, so please follow us on Facebook to stay informed of all of our activities.

We would be immensely grateful for any donations in lieu of this year’s race registration. Our rescue depends on GR5K for most of our funding, so having to cancel this year is not at all what we expected. All donations are tax deductible - visit http://heartlandweimrescue.org/donate.php.

Thanks everyone and stay safe out there!

Here Are Your Options:

You understand that events are expensive, even when cancelled, and you want us to keep your registration fees to help cover our costs. We deeply appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you at an event soon.

We understand. We hope you can join us next time.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.ghostrunners5k.com/.

Description

Heartland Weimaraner Rescue will host the 11th annual Ghost Runners 5k Dog Run on Sunday, October 25th at Lake Hefner – Stars and Stripes Park in Oklahoma City (where N. Portland Avenue ends on the south shore of Lake Hefner). This event has come to be a beloved tradition by animal lovers and 5k runners both near and far. As HWR’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Ghost Runners 5k Dog Run helps us fulfill our mission to help these wonderful animals in life-saving and life-altering ways, thanks to our generous sponsors and participants.

Place

Stars & Stripes Park
3701 S. Lake Hefner Drive
Oklahoma City, OK US 73116

Race Contact Info

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About The Course

The USATF certified course starts and finishes at the Stars & Stripes Park and follows the Rec Trails on the east side of Lake Hefner. The course is flat and perfect for runners of all abilities. Production, timing, and event services will be provided by Adventuretech Sports using MyLaps bib tag timing technology. The timing tag is on the back of the bib and disposable. Simply wear your bib number on the front & center of your outermost layer of clothing, with the safety pins provided, and you can keep it when you've finished the race! Course map available below.

Event Shirts

Register by September 15th to guarantee shirt size.

Packet Pickup

Dates & Locations TBD

Please check back frequently on our WEBSITE or on our FACEBOOK PAGE for more information and to stay up to date!

Awards & Results

* Finisher medals will be awarded to participants
* Prizes will be given to the top three men and top three women overall, both with dogs and without dogs.

Event Production and Bib Tag timing by Adventuretech Sports providing live online results, runner recognition announcements, optional text email notifications, and online finisher certificate.

The Official Post Race Party!

Don’t miss out on all the festivities at the finish line.  But feel free to come early!  There will be lots of great vendors and local businesses represented, including animal rescues from around the area with adoptable dogs, as well as free family-friendly games and activities from noon until 4:00pm!  Come hungry, come thirsty!  Panda Grill Food Truck will be on site and beer will be available by donation as well!  So, whether you are participating in the run, cheering someone on, or just want to enjoy an afternoon out, this bash will have something in store for everyone!  What better way to celebrate the 11th Annual Ghost Runners 5k Run than to stick around and enjoy some tail waggin' fun?  Come rain or shine, we can’t wait to see you at the finish line!  And don't forget to stop by the Heartland Weimaraner Rescue tent to visit and purchase raffle tickets!  Money raised from the Ghost Runners 5k Dog Run will be used to assist Heartland Weimaraner Rescue with medical and foster expenses for dogs in the program. 

More About The Ghost Runners 5k

Weim. Gray Ghost. Velcro Dog. The Dog That Thinks It’s Human. 

Whatever you call them, there’s no denying that weimaraners are a special type of dog. All of us at Heartland Weimaraner Rescue would say that to know a weimaraner (or two) is to love them. They are beautiful and athletic, affectionate and energetic with an abundance of personality. Because of the strong bonds a weimaraner forms with its owner, many of our volunteers and adopters are weimaraners-for-life people. Once you have a weim in your life, you can’t live without them.

It’s our eleventh year to host Ghost Runners 5k Dog Run! We’re officially in our second decade - how AWESOME! And, it’s all possible because of our incredible sponsors, volunteers, and race participants. There is absolutely no way we could manage to keep this little rescue going without your support over the years – THANK YOU!

This year is extra special because it’s Smokey, our spokesdog’s, 10th birthday. We need your help to make this his best birthday yet and hope you will join us in celebrating Smokey and all of our furry gray friends. 

Many sponsorship opportunities are available and details are included in the following pages. We have multiple options to pick from, including exclusive top sponsorship levels, as well as vendor and donation opportunities. It’s a great way to promote your business and support the local community. Heartland Weimaraner Rescue is a licensed non-profit animal rescue group and any donation you make is tax-deductible.

Heartland Weimaraner Rescue is fully supported by volunteers and donations – from foster families, to medical care, to planning and organizing this race. Every penny of your sponsorship will assist us with providing food, training, love, medical treatment, and other necessities for the dogs in our care.

Ghost Runners 5k Dog Run also supports our local community and other animal rescues in the Oklahoma City area by showcasing available animals from multiple rescues on race day in the vendor area. Sponsors will receive complimentary booth space, as well as a designated number of runner registrations to ensure they are not only included in advertising, but their business can be prominently displayed to all of our race attendees.

As our biggest fundraiser of the year, Ghost Runners 5k Dog Run helps us fulfill our mission to help weimaraners in life-saving and life-altering ways. We are so excited to host our race this year on Sunday, October 25th at Lake Hefner’s Stars & Stripes Park – Please join us in celebrating and supporting our amazing community and fellow animal lovers!

Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information about our race, 405-227-8525 or racedirector@heartlandweimrescue.org. We look forward to seeing you on race day and having your sponsorship support!

Thank you from all of us at Heartland Weimaraner Rescue, including all of our past and current foster dogs! Smokey can’t wait to celebrate his birthday with you this year!

Connect With Us!

Please take a moment and visit our web pages to learn more about our mission and to see how you can help!

Ghost Runners 5k Dog Run

Heartland Weimaraner Rescue

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Heartland Weimaraner Rescue on Facebook

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