Ruff & Tuff 5K...

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
• Fun Run:- Fun Run

Are ready to join Rucker Pet Supply

at the Innaugural Ruff & Tuff Festival & 5K?

All the festivities are taking place at North Forsyth High School.  The 5K will start at 9:00 am, and the festival will be in full swing by 10:00 am. 

For the 5K we'll have Awesome long sleeve race shirts, awards to the overall winners & 5 year age groups.  We'll even have awards for the fastest dogs.

The fun doesn't end when you cross the finish line...there's loads of stuff at the festival too.  Bounce houses, frisbee dogs, Forsyth County Sheriff Dept. K-9s, food trucks, we're even working on getting hot air balloon rides...It doesn't get better than that!

Event details and schedule

Packet Pickup

We have several Bib/Packet pickup options available for you.

1.  Bib Mail Out...for $2 you can have your bib mailed straight to your front door.  We'll be sending them out on Monday of race week, and you can sleep in a few extra minutes on race morning...just show up with enough time to get in the start coral.  Once you finish, you can pick up your shirt and any goodies that might also be included.

2.  Early Packet pickup We'll have packet pickup available at Rucker on Friday 11/10 starting at 4:00 pm...This will be your chance to get your swag before the race.

3.  Race Day Pickup...Check in opens at 7:30 am on race morning.  Be sure to arrive closer to 8:00 am than 9:00 am.  We'll get you your bib, and then after you cross the finish line you can get your shirt and any goodies.

Event Beneficiary

Proceeds from the event are going to K9's for Warriors.

K9s For Warriors is dedicated to providing service canines to our Warriors suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disability, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma as a result of military service post-9/11.

Our goal is to empower them to return to civilian life with dignity and independence.

The cost for a service animal is approximately $10,000 per animal...the goal for the event is to raise enough money for 3 animals.

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 week of the event you'll receive your bib via email
3. The day before the race you'll receive instructions & a link to submit your race time
4. Submit your race time by end of race day
5. The day after the race results (Virtual Runner division) will be posted online
6. Monday after the race you'll receive an email with a link to the results & any pictures.
7. 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 follows
  • 5K...$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%

Team Perks!

There's loads of benefits when you come out with a group...

One of which is the Team Check In Box

When you join a team you'll have the option to have your bib, shirt, and any other goodies put into a team box.  The first member just picks up the box, and hands everything out to all the participants.  No lines!  It's quick & easy.

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 registrations are final...Sorry, but there are no refunds, transfers, or deferements.

• All participants will receive FREE entry into the 2017 Five Star Turkey Trot.

• Top finishers will also earn a qualifying spot in the Five Star 5K Championships.

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 5 11:59 PM EST - Deadline for Guaranteed Shirt in your size

• November 10 4:00 PM EST - Early Packet Pickup at Rucker Pet Supply

• November 11 8:00 AM EST - Race day pickup & registration

• November 11 9:00 AM EST - 5K Starts

• November 11 10:00 AM EST - Fun Run Starts

• November 11 10:15 AM EST - Tot Trot Starts

 2017 race registration is open.

 Registration Information.