Pet Walk and Run Takes Place June 5

Submitted by the Hinsdale Humane Society.

Hinsdale, IL - Hinsdale Humane Society’s annual Pet Walk & Run fundraiser returns in 2016 on Sunday, June 5 from 8am-noon at Katherine Legge Memorial Park, 5901 S. County Line Road in Hinsdale.

New this year: a certified 5K Run / Walk throughout Hinsdale neighborhoods, that begins and ends in Katherine Legge Park.

The event will feature an even bigger vendor mall, entertainment, demonstrations, emcee Judy Hsu from ABC-7, Hinsdale Central soccer coach Mike Wiggins, Lyons Township student djs from WLTL Radio, food trucks, and of course, dogs.

For runners and walkers, race packet pick-up takes place at Spark Fitness, 777 North York Rd in Hinsdale, Suite 5 & 6 on Friday, June 3 from 2-8pm and Saturday, June 4 from 9am-1pm.

Awards go to top finishers in each age bracket. Activities for children include a Kids’ Dash, crafts and face painting.

“We are so excited for our first 5K and for all of the runners and walkers participating,” said Lori Halligan, Executive Director, HHS. “It’s a beautiful course throughout scenic Hinsdale, and will be a great morning of fitness and fun for all of our attendees.”

Registration is $40 per adult. Walkers (not timed) are $25, children age 9 and under running the 5K (timed) are $25 and Kids’ Dash participants are $10 each, and will each receive a hero cape. Race day registration is from 7am-7:45am (t-shirts are not guaranteed day of race). Warm-up with Spark Fitness begins at 7:45am, Kids’ Dash at 9:15am and 5K Race Awards are presented at 9:30am.

The Vendor Mall will feature dozens of local vendors, many of whom have free giveaways for attendees. Local rescue groups will also be featured within the mall area as well as Ask-A-Trainer and Ask-A-Vet booths.

Pet Walk & Run registration information is available on our website at hinsdalehumanesociety.org. For more detailed information, call 630-323-5630 or email pr@hinsdalehumanesociety.org.