Thurston Woods & A.R.F. Spring Run/Walk Fundraiser – Bring Your Pets!

Join us for a fun-filled 5K Run/Walk to support Thurston Woods and the Animal Rescue Fund (A.R.F.) of St. Joe County! We’re calling all pet lovers to bring their furry, feathered, or even scaled companions along for the adventure. Whether your pet strolls in a stroller, walks on a leash, or rolls in a carrier, they’re welcome to join the fun! Please ensure your pets are comfortably restrained for everyone’s safety. Let’s make this a paws-itively unforgettable day!

Proceeds from this 5K or 2K walk/run will support Thurston Woods Benevolent Care Fund or Animal Rescue Fund (A.R.F), whichever you designate! Your pet can run or walk with you while you participate in this event! 

Early registration is encouraged and guarantees a commemorative T-shirt. Early bird registration is $25 (t-shirt included). We welcome leashed dogs to participate in the run. Purchase a commemorative race-day bandana for $10! Registration on the day of the event is $30 (t-shirt and commemorative race-day bandana not guaranteed).

Registration and check-in begin at 8:30 AM, and the run/Walk starts at 9 AM. 

The 5K Run-walk course takes us through 90 acres at Thurston Woods Village, then flows through a couple of neighborhood streets before turning into Thurston Woods Park and ending again in the front parking lot at Thurston Woods.  The pet 2k is a shorter version.