Ruff & Tuff 5K

Are ready to join Rucker Pet Supply at the 2nd Annual Ruff & Tuff Festival & 5K?

Event Beneficiary
Proceeds from the event are going to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and their K9 Unit

Virtual Race Option
 Can't make it out to the event site on race day? 

Still want to participate and have a shot at an award?

or maybe you saw the shirt and said:  "Sweet...I want one!"

Then the virtual race is for you.

Here's how it works:

1. Register for the Virtual division & Start Training
2. The day before the race you'll receive instructions & a link to submit your race time
3. Submit your race time by end of race day
4. The day after the race results (Virtual Runner division) will be posted online
5. Monday after the race you'll receive an email with a link to the results & any pictures.
6. Monday after the race we'll package up all the T-shirts, medals, and Keepsake Bibs; and put them in the mail.

 Registration
 

Regular registration is open through the event start. 
All participants registered by 11/5 are guaranteed a great race shirt in their size.
Registration fees are as follows5K...$25
Fun Run...$15
Tot Trot...Free (3 yrs & Under)
 

The 5K is capped at 1000 participants
This is a family event, so d Dogs & strollers are welcome
 
Groups & Teams
Grab your friends, family, or co-workers and participate as a team...you can score a great discount, and nothing will replace the additional fun.

If you come out with a bunch of your friends...We've got some great discounts for you too.

5+...Save 10%

11+…Save 15% 

21+…Save 20%

51+…Save 25%

100+…Save 30%

 
Awards & Goodies
 All finishers recieve a custom Finisher Awards

Great custom award medals to:

Overall M/F
Masters M/F (40+)

Overall Grand Master M/F (50+)
Overall Sr. Master M/F (60+)
Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year M/F age groups 10 & under through 75+ will earn awards. 

Super tech shirts to all participants registered by 11/5.  All registrations afterwards will receive a shirt while supplies last.

 
Swag & additional merchandise
 

We've planned on getting everyone a great tech shirt...but you've got some options.

Upgrade to a long sleeve
Add a Hoodie
Add a Race hat
Get your pooch an amazing jersy

Looking for an awesome shirt/jersey for your pooch? 

You can order them their own race jersey when you register for the event.

Course & Timing
Awesome fairly Flat & Fast course through the area surrounding North Forsyth High ...here's a link:  http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1526351362

We're chip timing the start & finish, and we'll have live scrolling results.

Five Star 5K Champ & Turkey Trot
All participants will receive FREE entry into the 2018 Five Star Turkey Trot.
Top finishers will also earn a qualifying spot in the Five Star 5K Championships scheduled for 1/6/19.
See www.fivestarntp.com for full details.

Event Courtesy & Refund Policy
 Our events are designed to be fun and for the entire family. With that in mind any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
The event will go on as scheduled rain or shine.  We're sorry but all registrations are final...there are no refunds, transfers or deferments.
 
Event Schedule
November 4 11:59 PM EST - Deadline for Guaranteed Shirt in your size
November 9 4:00 PM EST - Early Packet Pickup at Rucker Pet Supply
November 10 8:00 AM EST - Race day pickup & registration
November 10 9:00 AM EST - 5K Starts
November 10 10:00 AM EST - Fun Run Starts
November 10 10:15 AM EST - Tot Trot Starts