Lace up your sneakers and sign up for a 5K benefiting the Carrollton Animal Services & Adoption Center. 

Preregistration by 2/22:  $35/person

If you register by 2/22, 5K runners are guaranteed a race T-shirt, race bag, and timing chip. Any registration changes after 2/22 will incur a $5 change fee. 

Packet Pickup: February 25 • 8am-8pm Rosemeade Recreation Center, 1330 E. Rosemeade Parkway,

Race Day Registration 5K & 1-Mile Run: $45

Note: The 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is not a timed event and no awards will be given. 

Race Day Registration Opens: 7-7:45am

Dog Games: 8am

Warm-up: 8:45am

5K Run: 9am

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: 9:05am

Awards Ceremony: 10am

The race will start at the McInnish Dog Park and will route through the McInnish Sports Complex for a full 5K. A shorter 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk route will also be offered. Warm-up your pup before the race by participating in a variety of dog games. Don’t have a dog? Your new best friend is waiting for you at the Adoption Center. If you want to support Carrollton Animal Services, but do not want to participate in the event, donations of Dog Chow, Cat Chow, kitty litter, cleaning supplies, etc. will be accepted at Carrollton Animal Services as well as all three recreation facilities. For a complete list of items to donate, call 972-466-3420. Awards will be given for overall male and female runners and the top three finishers in each age category of the 5K competitive run (10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over).

For more information, visit cityofcarrollton.com/runforrover and to register.