Pups in the Park
2021 Details Coming Soon
#RunwithDogs
Race Information
Event is now Virtual in resoponse to COVID-19
It's that time of year again, and the dogs are loose at Rock Creek Park in Dawsonville.
On April 13 you'll have a chance to help the dogs out by participating in the 3rd annual 5K & Fun Run. Tech shirt, Overall & age group awards, dog friendly, music, fun, loads of great stuff will be waiting for you after you finish a super fast 5K on our CERTIFIED course.
Event Schedule
April 19 - Deadline to guarantee shirt
April 25- Race Starts
May 2- Race Ends
Registration
Preview Pricing...(Through 2/19)
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5K...$25
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Virtual 5K...$25
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Fun Run...$20
Early Bird...Through (3/19)
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5K...$27
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Virtual 5K...$25
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Fun Run...$20
Regular...Through (4/19)
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5K...$30
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Virtual 5K...$25
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Fun Run...$20
Last Minute...Through (4/24)
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5K...$32
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Virtual 5K...$25
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Fun Run...$20
Race Day
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5K...$35
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Fun Run...$25
RACE FREE
Our goal is to raise $15,000 this year. If you can help us out by raising $250, we'll refund your registration fee.
Save money and race with friends! Take a look at our Teams and Fundraising info.
Race Partners
Course Information
This is a virtual run so you run when and where YOU want! Submit your virtual times & download your finisher certificate.
Awards and Goodies
We have awards in the following categories:
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Overall M/F
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Overall Master's M/F (40 Years +)
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Overall Grand Master M/F (50 Years +)
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Overall Sr. M /F
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Overall Master's M/F (40 Years +)
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Overall Gr aster M/F (60 Years +)
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Top 3 in each of the normal 5 year age groups 10 & Under through 75+.
Awesome race shirts (guaranteed in your size if you register by 4/7, afterwards they're available while supplies last.
The fun doesn't end when you cross the finish line...the Humane society has loads of things lined up to make it a great day.
-Dog Show
-Chick-Fil-A Cow
-Jumpy Houses
-Dog Demonstrations
-Pet adoption
-Face Painting
-Food
Virtual Race
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Want to support the cause?
Still want to participate and have a shot at an award?
Maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet...I want one!"
Then the virtual race is for you.
Here's how it works:
1. Register for the Virtual division & start training
2. The day before the race you'll receive instructions & a link to submit your race time
3. Submit your race time by end of race day
4. The day after the race results (Virtual Runner division) will be posted online
5. Monday after the race you'll receive an email with a link to the results & any pictures and we will send your t-shirt and Medal!
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Please Note: the virtual option is not available for triathlons, group, or treasure runs
Event Courtesy and Weather Policy
Our events are designed to be fun and for the entire family. With that in mind any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
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Event will take place rain or shine (or snow). In the event of dangerous conditions, the event will cancel. In this case, there are no refunds.
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All registrations are final...We're sorry, but there are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.