_ The 2019 Walk, Wag, N’ Run 5K Run & Fun Run:
Walk, Wag, N' Run 5K and Fun Run to benefit Ahimsa House, helping people and pets escape domestic violence and reach safety together. We encourage everyone to bring their dogs for this run to benefit the animal and human victims of domestic violence. Of course, walkers/runners without canine accompaniment are welcome too! 5K Course is a USATF certified AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier for 2020 and uses Chip Timing. The course has flat to rolling hills on tree lined roads around the park with downhill finish inside beautiful Lenox Park over the dam. 5K starts at 7:30am; Fun Run starts at 8:45 at 5k finish line. Families and strollers welcome. Lenox Park, Brookhaven.
Proceeds benefit Ahimsa House, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the links between domestic violence and animal abuse. Anywhere in Georgia and at no charge, Ahimsa House provides emergency pet safe housing, veterinary care, pet-related safety planning, legal advocacy, a 24-hour crisis line, outreach programs, and other services to help the human and animal victims of domestic violence reach safety together. You can register to run, form a team and help raise donations, become an event sponsor, or just learn more by visiting www.ahimsahouse.org
• Certified 5K Run
• Fun Run (about 1k or 2/3 mile in length)
• 5K is AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifier and uses chip timing
• Dogs are welcome in both runs
• Form a team to run and raise more support
Prizes will be awarded to overalls, masters, and to the top 3 female and male finishers in nine age groups. Awards will be given to the Top 3 Dogs crossing the finish line.