FROM LAVA MAGAZINE:
The Petco Foundation and Multisports.com are calling all two- and four-legged runners, walkers and waggers to take part in the first Petco Foundation WALK. RUN. WAG. 5K9 series, sponsored by Petco and Purina Pro Plan, in support of local pets and healthy lifestyles.
The series kicks off Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Del Mar Race Track in San Diego, and continues March 4 in Tempe and April 1 in San Antonio. The series will soon expand to other cities across the country. A portion of proceeds from all race registrations will benefit local animal-welfare organizations through the Petco Foundation.
“Obesity in both humans and pets continues to be an issue in the U.S. and we are thrilled to introduce this new event as a great way to help people and pets stay healthy together,” said Petco Foundation Executive Director Paul Jolly. “The 5K9 race series is designed to demonstrate just how fun and rewarding it can be to get and stay healthy and active, particularly with your four-legged best friend by your side!”
Each WALK.RUN.WAG. race will offer a 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) and 1 mile run/walk event for runners and walkers, both with and without their dogs. Participants will have access to coaching and training programs for both humans and pets, and they can be connected with a community of other athletes and their pet companions online and in their local communities.
All three events will include an expo where dogs and their human companions can shop for athletic products, pet products and more. For more information or to register for a race near you, vision www.walkrunwag.com. To learn more about the Petco Foundation, visit www.petcofoundation.org.
Multisports.com is an endurance sports coaching and event production business. The partners include long time pet lovers, Paula Newby-Fraser, Heather Fuhr, Roch Frey, and Paul Huddle. Together this group has over 100-years of combined racing, coaching and event production experience, which is now going to the dogs.
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Hi my name is Brynn. I’m one of the new Service Vice Presidents of Alpha Phi Omega at Arizona State University. We are a co-ed community service fraternity. And I’m hoping you still had some spots open for us to volunteer.
Hi Bryan, We’ll have our AZ volunteer director email you- Thanks for your interest!
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Is the Tempe event chip timed?
Michelle – yes the event has chip timing for everyone.
I was wondering if shirts or bandanas would be given out to the participants and dogs. I have not been able to find anything on the site.
Hi Krista,
Yes. You will receive a t-shirt, bandana, collar, 4’ leash, a race day green screen photo and a plethora of product samples. Please see our Facebook site for pictures that our former participants submitted.
Thanks for asking!
Hi my name is Jeremy. i’m interested in signing up for the san antonio event on april 1. do i just show up and register or where do i register online?