CHA's 32nd Annual Dog Jog will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2022! As with last year, we are excited to offer an in-person option at Genoa Park in downtown Columbus, as well as a virtual option for those who cannot participate on race day but would still like to contribute to the cause! As a participant, you have the option to sign up for either event option when you register.
Those who choose the in-person event on October 2 at Genoa Park will enjoy a scenic run/walk in downtown Columbus and be able to visit a variety of vendor booths and participate in games and other activities. Those who choose to participate in the event virtually will not be officially timed for the race or have access to in-person event festivities, but can take part in the event between October 2nd and October 9th by running or walking along their favorite neighborhood routes, on their local bike paths, or wherever running and walking is safely permitted.
Keep reading below for further information on this year's race. Thanks so much for your support!
Make a difference to the animals in your community by joining us for the 32nd Annual Dog Jog 5K and Fun Run, a fundraising event that supports CHA Animal Shelter.
To participate in this event, simply register to either complete a 5K Run/Walk or a 1-Mile Run/Walk virtually or onsite at Genoa Park. It is always a great experience to enjoy a fun-filled morning of exercise with your ENTIRE family, including your dog! For those who are unable to join us for the in-person event on October 2 at Genoa Park, there is a virtual option, where participants can submit results anytime between October 2 and October 9! For more information on the virtual race, see our section titled "How Does A Virtual Race Work?" below.
You don't have to run or walk or attend the event to make a difference at our shelter - you can always become a fundraiser and make your voice heard in your community:
To become a fundraiser, go to GoFundMe.com and create a campaign benefitting CHA Animal Shelter (View the guide here: https://chaanimalshelter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/GoFundMe_How_To.pdf).
Share the link to your GoFundMe page with others through text, email, or social media and email your link to Catherine@chaanimalshelter.org so that it can be added to the Dog Jog event page on the shelter website.
You can make the page in memory of a lost pet or even make a goofy page for an energetic pet that needs to burn some energy on the run. Either way, it's for a great cause!
This year we are offering special prizes to our fundraisers based on the donations you are able to collect! Check out the different levels below. Photos of the fundraiser incentives can be found on our website at http://www.chaanimalshelter.org/dogjog.
Not interested in signing up as an individual fundraiser? General donations to CHA can be made through the Dog Jog event page on the shelter website. Special prizes in addition to the fundraising incentives above will be awarded to the TOP 3 fundraisers!
Additional race information can be found at http://www.chaanimalshelter.org/dogjog.
Participants who register for this year's race will receive a 2022 Dog Jog t-shirt! Shirts are guaranteed for those who register before September 2nd. For those who register after September 2nd, t-shirts are available while supplies last.
Race items can be picked up at CHA Animal Shelter (3765 Corporate Dr - 43231) between 12pm and 2pm or 6pm and 8pm Wednesday, September 28th through Friday, September 30th, and between 1pm and 4pm on Saturday, October 1st. All race materials for virtual participants who choose to have things mailed to them will be mailed out on September 26.
There is ample parking in the downtown area surrounding Genoa Park. There are multiple garages nearby and also any available metered spots are free on Sundays.
Race Day Pickup/Registration: 7:30 am - 8:55 am
Start of 5K & 1-Mile: 9:00 am
We may be socially distant, but we can all share these miles in solidarity and carry on the great tradition of running or walking for a great cause. The steps are simple:
Get started today and get prepped for the Dog Jog 5K and Fun Run!
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Refer 5 or more participants and get a refund of your paid registration amount.
Email Catherine@chaanimalshelter.org for more information.
Sign up with a team of 6+ runners/walkers and receive $5 off each individual registration.
Email Catherine@chaanimalshelter.org for more information.
All ambassadors receive $5 off each individual registration.
Email Catherine@chaanimalshelter.org for more information.
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