Registration

The cost for entrance into the race is $25 per person per registration and $30 per person day of the event.  Participants are encouraged to bring their dogs as well, but please be aware that it is the law that all dogs are current on licensing and rabies vaccines, and should be leashed.  Pre-register by August 1 to guarantee your t-shirt and size.  Registrations will also be accepted the day of the event starting at 8 am. 

Registration includes: 

           Dog Jog tee shirt for the first 500 pre-registrants 
            Refreshments before and after the race 
            Awards for eligible 5K people and dog race winners and top fundraisers 
            Online race results and pictures after the event

Registration packets can be picked up the week before the event at CHA Animal Shelter - stayed tuned for more details.

If you can't make these, we'll have your packets the day of the event!

Prizes 

Prizes will be awarded to the top three race finishers in the male, female (under 40 and over 40) and canine categories.  Prizes will also be awarded to the top individual and top group fundraising teams.  We will have many great prizes.

Family Health Fair

The real fun starts at the finish line!  This year, there’s more fun after the run with our free Family Health Fair.  Browse among the many businesses, organizations, and pet services highlighting health and wellness for you and your pet.  There will be informational sessions and demonstrations, food, games, music, and fun activities for all members of the family.  Join us in celebrating our health and our pet’s health! 

Several Vendors will really be making the Family Health Fair a blast, including the following:

2009 Vendors
PetPeople
Park Your Paws Doggie Daycare
Elissa O'Sullivan, Animal Behavioralist
Core Fitness Studios
Endless Pawsibilities
Kay Grey's Pet Sitting
Lots To Wag About
Wags to Whiskers Pet Sitting and Pet Care
CitruSolution Carpet Cleaning
The City Dog, LLC
Environmental Essentials
Friends of Alum Creek Dog Park
Columbus Downtown Dog Park Association
Pet Butler
CD101 Ice Cream Truck
Snickle Fritz Designs
Brown Dog Bandannas
Pawsitive Kneads
Arbonne International
Camp Bow Wow
Pet Palace Boarding Resort
Baskets of Nature
Brushstrokes Hair Salon

We also thank those sponsors and vendors who made a donation, but cannot attend the event.

Meijer
Great Harvest

Thanks to Science Diet for all kinds of goodies for our participants!

Thanks to Betty's Fine Foods and Spirits, Tip Top Kitchen and Cocktails and Surly Girl Saloon for sponsoring all of our water stops!

Rent-a-Dog 

Don’t have a furry friend of your own to bring along?  Stop by the CHA booth to “rent” one of our shelter dogs for the race.  Who knows, maybe you’ll find yourself a fur-ever friend!  Rentals are free, but donations are encouraged!

Guest Host 

Bob Nunnally, NBC4i Meterologist and Coco


Join us in welcoming our guest host, Bob Nunnally of NBC4’s Storm Team. Bob has been an animal lover all his life and his dedication to rescue and shelter dogs and cats is evident by his broadcasts from various shelters across the city, during which Bob promotes pet adoption. Bob’s own "Coco" is well known through Bob’s on-air mentions and now by becoming honorary poster dog for CHA’s Dog Jog & Health Fair. Bob is also the proud owner of "Scully" the wonder cat. CHA thanks Bob for his continued support and promotion of rescue organizations!

Demonstrations

Several of our vendors will be highlighting their services and products via onsite demonstrations.  Join us for the following:

Elissa O'Sullivan, animal behaviorist will be doing dog behavior demonstrations. 

Photographs

John Fleshman Photography will be taking pictures at the Dog Jog event.  Thanks John!  To view his work and to see and purchase pictures of the event on and after August 22nd, click on his logo below:



Precautions

This event is safe for the canine runner who has been properly trained for the distance.  Owner is responsible for this preconditioning.  In the case of an emergency, veterinary aid will be available.  Due to the large number of dogs participating, the race directors or veterinarian reserve the right to refuse entry to any dog whose participation could prove hazardous to others.  All dogs must be under the direct control of their owners at all times.  If the event is canceled due to severe weather conditions, thank you for your contribution to CHA.