EARS 5k Bun Run

The EARS bunnies need your help!

Rabbits make great family pets but too often they are surrendered, abandoned, or neglected. EARS is a no kill shelter committed to finding a loving home for each and every one of their rescues. Erie Area Rabbit Society and Rescue provides daily care for over 90 bunnies (food, shelter, vet visits, surgeries, utilities, etc).  Receiving no other funding, these fundraisers are EARS' primary method of generating revenue for the care of these great bunnies.

This year is especially critical because EARS is currently operating at critical capacity and closed to intakes! As a no kill shelter the rescue will typically operate near capacity but we are at critical capacity right now. We currently have 98 rabbits in our care. The shelter has 18 more rabbits than we can comfortably house and our fosters are full.  Your participation and assistance will help us create resources, increase outreach efforts, and afford care for these incredible rabbits.

About EARS

EARS is the only rabbit-exclusive shelter in the Erie area. We rescue abandoned and surrendered bunnies. We provide them with a good diet, exercise, vet care, spay/neuter, safety, and love. We provide education on proper bunny care, and adopt to good indoor forever homes.

Erie Area Rabbit Society & Rescue (EARS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of rabbits.

Rabbits are the third most surrendered pet yet most shelters lack the knowledge and/or resources to adequately care for them. Since 2013, EARS has cared for hundreds of domestic rabbits from various backgrounds including surrenders, hoarding situations, cruelty cases, those abandoned outside even left behind in homes when people have moved away.

Our shelter is committed to providing the proper care, including medical and spay/neuter, as well as the loving attention that these rabbits need while they await adoption into their forever home.

We are also passionate about educating the public on the joy of rabbits as indoor pets and their care.

EARS is a 100% no-kill shelter and receives no public funding. We rely entirely on private contributions.

Visit our website Erie Area Rabbit Society and Rescue to learn more!

Details:

When:

In Person: May 18th, 2024 
5k Run: @ 9:00 am
5k and 1 Mile Walk : 9:05 am

Virtual: May 15th-May 21th

Where:

We are holding two events, an in-person Run and Walk and a Virtual Race that will allow you the flexibility to participate anywhere.  In-person race will be held at the Harborcreek Community Park Field at 5850 Firman Rd, Erie, PA 16510.  This is located in the back of the Harborcreek Community Park. 

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ekCavf1Gt3MouHtW8  

How to Participate in the Virtual Run:

You may start and end your run any time between 5/15/2024 and 9pm 5/21/2024. Log your time and report it back to us. Consider using a GPS watch or app on your iPhone or Android to record your run and to provide results to us. Some popular apps include Strava, Nike Run Club, FitBit, Map My Run and more.  Just make sure it tracks your distance and time! We'll send you the link to log your time in email and using a button on the "Results" tab.

How to Participate in the in-person Run / Walk:

Meet us at pavilion closest to the Harborcreek Community Park Field on May 18th 2024.  Day of registrations are allowed until 8:30am and the race starts promptly at 9am! The walk will begin shortly after the run.

Timing:

All timing for the virtual run is tracked by user submission. On the 15th a button will be right here for you to submit your time. We will also email you instructions.  All timing for the in-person run is tracked by our timing vendor Big White Trailer.  The 1 mile and 5K walk are not timed. The run is slightly over 5k and is available on MapMyRun and Strava.

Awards:

Awards will be given for the in-person 5k Run only.  We will award the Overall 1st Place winner and then the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers as well as 1st place male and female masters.  In addition to a medal we have a few unique awards for top these top finishers.

Giveaways:

The race premium this year is custom EARS Bun Run shirt!  you MUST register by April 30th 2024 to be guaranteed a shirt!  We will order a few extra shirts and registrants registering AFTER April 30th may receive one on race day on a first come first serve basis.  To guarantee a shirt in your size register BEFORE April 30th!  After the race we will provide basic nutrition such as water, bananas, apples, and granola. Pulakos, our valued sponsor will also provide a sweet treat for attendees as supplies last.

Sponsorship and Donations:

Contact Mark Badaracco or Kellie Clark for sponsorship information and basket donations. To make a monetary donation please click the Donate.

Packet Pick-up:

You have two options for packet pickup. 

1. Packets can be picked up starting at 7:30 am on the morning of the race at the race venue
2. Packets can be picked up at the EARS Bunny Bungalow on May 17th from 5:30-6:30 pm