HSCC 14th Annual Pet Day 5K Run and Fun Walk Event...

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles

Rain or Shine: A timed 5K (3.1 miles) run and fun walk - all events with or without your dogs! Enjoy a mostly level course through scenic Solomons Island beginning and ending at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. You will enjoy a beautiful view of the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay for the duration of the walk/run. This event will be timed by the Chesapeake Bay Running Club.

Event details and schedule

The 5K Run & Fun Walk will begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Registration is available the day of, but will increase $5.00 per category. Registration & Pre-Registraiton pick up begins at 7:00 AM. Awards will be given out as quickly as possible. Be prepared for at least a 30 minute wait if you are a quick finisher. We will have refreshments available to hold you over until our awards ceremony.

Help us to raise funds assisting us in our continuing mission to: Improve our community for animals and people by: sheltering and protecting animals from harm; placing them into caring, responsible environments; increasing awareness through humane education and community outreach; endeavoring to reduce animal overpopulation and to eliminate cruelty; serving as an advocate for animals by promoting humane standards; and enhancing the relationship between animals and people. The Humane Society of Calvert County has been a "No-Kill" animal shelter since established in 1975. HSCC is looking forward to a growing crowd this year. The funds raised will help continue our mission of rescuing homeless animals that would otherwise have no chance. Running Award Divisions: Overall top male & female, and top three in each male & female age group. Divisions: Male & Female 10and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.  Event T-Shirts for all PRE-REGISTERED participants, if there are extra t-shirts they will be distributed to participants that register the day of the event on a first come first serve basis. One t-shirt per paid participant. Refreshments, Dog related gifts, and a pet parade of adoptable dogs!