Additional Information
All runners, walkers and friendly, socialized dogs are welcome to attend.
Registration begins at 6 p.m. and the race starts at 7 p.m.
Participants can create teams with friends or co-workers.
The first 300 registrants will receive a free event T-shirt and goodie bags!!
The Capital Area Humane Society is the lead agency in Franklin County investigating cases of animal cruelty, abuse and neglect. Its work has been critical to the health, safety and vitality of our community for more than 125 years. CAHS has commissioned humane agents who investigate more than 7,000 reports of animal abuse, neglect and abandonment. Capital Area Humane Society's Animal Cruelty Investigations Program is the only charitably funded law enforcement function in Franklin County. With very limited government funding, the program continues to rely on the generosity of our community to continue to provide these services.
The Annual Defend Your Friend 5K, continues to grow each year and raise much needed money for this important department. Your support of this event makes a difference in the lives of the animals in central Ohio.
The first three years have steadily grown in both participation (human and pet!) and funds raised. The event has grown from a first year participation level in 2007 of 230 runners netting more than $7,300 in profits to last year with more than 270 runners netting more than $11,400. This increase was due, in part, to the addition of new on¬line fundraising capabilities in 2009. In the last three years, more than $27,400 in profits has been raised.
For more information about the Capital Area Humane Society, visit: www.cahs-pets.org
Special thanks to our Sponsors:
Leader of the Pack:
Front Runners:
The Buggy Family
Samuel H. Shamansky Co. LPA
Pack Runners:
Dewey's Pizza
G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Columbus
Lisa & "Jack" Riemenschneider
Panera Bread
PetPeople
Pack Supporters:
Andy Warnock; Animal Care Unlimited; Best Buy; Cameron Mitchell Restaurants; Dick's Sporting Goods; Pet Palace; Play It Again Sports; Pirate's Booty Snacks; Pressworks; SNAP Fitness/Upper Arlington; The Sports Barn; William & Rebecca Hinga.
Other Donors:
Buffalo Wild Wings/Hilliard; The JM Smucker Company; The KONG Company
Thank you and see you at the race!
Directions to The Homestead Park
From Interstate 270, exit Cemetery Road (Hilliard)
Turn west onto Cemetery Road toward Hilliard
Proceed past Main Street where Cemetery Road merges with Scioto Darby Road
Proceed on Scioto Darby to Cosgray Road, turn right (at the CVS)
The Homestead Park is on the left
