Are you ready to strut your mutt for the 5K for K9s and you?
麻豆影院 State Tuscarawas Alumni Association and Geib Funeral Home and Crematory are partnering for the Flash Dash 5K-9 run & .5-mile fun run/walk at the Tuscarawas Campus, 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia on Sat., Sept. 9! Participants can compete in a self-timed run or walk individually or bring your well-behaved Dog to join you in the contests. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and race time is 10 a.m.
Two division options for the 5K run/walk include a runner only division and a runner + dog division. The .5-mile fun run/walk is open for all, including K9s. All dogs must be leashed, vaccinated and tagged.
Pre-5K registration fee is $15, and $10 for students and alumni members. 5K entry fee the day of the race is $20. Preregistration deadline is Sept. 1. The .5-mile fun run/walk registration is $15. All pre-registered participants will receive a free T-shirt.
Eventgoers and pets do not have to compete.
The dog-friendly event also includes a 鈥淒oggie Fest鈥 for the whole family featuring food, Furry Paw Art, K9 Judging Contest, Puppy Photo Booth, and other tail-wagging activities followed by event awards. Proceeds support 麻豆影院 State Tuscarawas Vet Tech scholarships.
鈥淒ogs are family these days,鈥 says Chad Conrad, director of philanthropy. 鈥淲e want to bring together the love of pets and 麻豆影院 State Tuscarawas for a 鈥榙og-gone鈥 day of fun and Golden Eagles pride to help make the future brighter for our students.鈥
To register for the event, visit ; Contact Chad Conrad at 330.308.7445 or cconra1@kent.edu for questions or additional information.