location_city Elyria
location_on Ohio
flag United States
calendar_today 09 May, 2026
nordic_walking Others
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RegisterFAPL 5K DOGGY DASH & 1 MILE DOG WALK
Events:
5K Run - timed
1 Mile Dog Walk - not timed
- Don't have a dog? No problem! Shelter dogs will be available to "rent" for the 1 mile walk. First come, first served!*
Times:
Registration & Packet Pick-Up - 8 a.m.
5K start - 9 a.m.
1 mi start - 9 a.m.
Winner announcements - 9:45 a.m.
***Carpooling is encouraged!***
Prices:
5K - $30 thru April 1, then $35
1 mi - $20 thru April 1, then $25
5K Awards:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top 3 in age category: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
What You Get:
Race shirt - Guaranteed through Thursday, May 1
Post-race refreshment
Post-race Yoga with Seasoned Instructor from Bliss Mind and Body
Friendship APL is a private, independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit humane society founded in Elyria, Ohio in 1957. We own and operate the largest animal shelter in Lorain County.
We are dedicated to ensuring that no animal should suffer without the basic necessities to live a healthy life, providing the education to promote and nurture the human/animal bond and treating all those who seek our help with kindness, dignity and respect.
Friendship APL receives no government funding. We depend on the generosity and financial support of friends and neighbors, and on various fundraisers, to serve the people and animals of Lorain County.
For sponsorship information, please contact Friendship Animal Protective League friendshipapl5k@gmail.com.
100% of proceeds from this race go to Friendship APL's mission. Thank you for your support!
We ask that those running with dogs start towards the back and please keep your dogs on a short leash. The race route is out and back so we will need all participants to be aware of runners coming back on the other side of the trail.
*The number of "rentable" shelter dogs available will be dependent upon the dogs up for adoption at the shelter as of the day of the event, as well as the weather that day. FAPL will bring as many dogs as is possible, but please be aware that we may only be able to bring a handful, and potentially none, depending upon the aforementioned circumstances. Available dogs can be "rented" for a discretionary donation to the shelter, with a suggested donation of $15-20.
May 09, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Walking
09:00
May 09, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Walking
09:00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Elyria.
Elyria is a city in Northeast Ohio. It is the county seat of Lorain County. Elyria sits at the forks of the Black River 23 mi (37 km) southwest of Cleveland. The city is home to Lorain County Community College.
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