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Run Or Walk With Your Four-Legged Bestie In The Palos Park Doggie Dash

Register you and your pooch for Palos Park's 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday, May 17, featuring a post-race Pup Parade with prizes.

Register you and your pooch for Palos Park's 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday, May 17, featuring a post-race Pup Parade with prizes.
Register you and your pooch for Palos Park's 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday, May 17, featuring a post-race Pup Parade with prizes. (Village of Palos Park Facebook)

PALOS PARK, IL — Walk or run with your four-legged bestie Saturday, May 17, in the Palos Park Doggie Dash. The event kicks off from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Palos Park Village Green, 8901 W. 123rd St.

Humans and their dogs are in for a day of excitement featuring at 5K and 1-mile run/walk with a course that showcases the park’s rolling hills, towering trees and peaceful streets.

Chulo Fit will be leading a pre-run warm up with everyone, and The Do Good Movement will be leading a post-run yoga and stretching session. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase at the Durbin’s Pizza tent.

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After the race, join us for a party including agility course challenges, our ‘Woof & Whiskers’ Market, delicious food, Puppy Picaso art station, and a ‘Pup Parade’ featuring prizes for Best Costume, Cutest Pup, and Best Personality.

Register for the race portion {$45) HERE (you can run/walk with or without your dog) or just show up for the post-race party.

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Interested in being a ‘Woof & Whisker’ Market vendor? Email sdefalco@palospark.org for more information.

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