EIGHT Annual
Dog Jog and 5K Run

Presented by Car Pool Car Wash & Detail

Save the Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010

Registration Opens: October 1, 2009

Vendor Application
Sponsorship Information

 SEVENTH ANNUAL DOG JOG AND 5K RUN WRAP UP

2009 Fundraising Goal: $106,000
2009 Fundraising Achieved: $108,355
THANK YOU for helping us reach our goal.
Your generosity will help thousands of homeless animals in the coming year.

2009 Prizes and Awards

• Johnny Birkitt Hero Award - For the person or team that shows the most spirit and dedication to the cause. 2009 Winner: Austin Story
• Grand Prize for Top Fundraising Individual - Two-Night Midweek Getaway to Irvington’s romantic, eclectic Hope and Glory Inn and A welcome basket, courtesy of White Fences Winery & Vineyard, will await your arrival and will include two bottles of wine, two wine glasses and a coupon for a complimentary wine tasting at the winery. And, Richmond BMW/Crown MINI of Richmond will provide a car for your getaway! 2009 Winner: John Birkitt, with a fundraising total of $3,990
• Prize for Second Highest Fundraising Individual - One-Year Membership to American Family Fitness, a $100 Car Pool Car Wash & Detail Duck Bucks card, and an oil change and jacket courtesy of Richmond BMW. 2009 Winner: Brenda Birkitt, with a fundraising total of $1,750 
• Prize for Third Highest Fundraising Individual - Choice of Richmond SPCA Children's Birthday Party for 10 or Richmond SPCA 7-Week Dog Training Class 2009 Winner: Meghan Marshall, with a fundraising total of $1,455
• Grand Prize for Top Fundraising Team - Lunch at the Robins-Starr Humane Center for your team and One-Year Robins-Starr Humane Center Kennel Run Dedication in your team’s name 2009 Winner: Team Johnny Birkitt, with a fundraising total of $11,750
• Prize for Second Highest Fundraising Team -  One-Year Robins-Starr Humane Center Cat Condo Dedication in your team's name 2009 Winner: Team Running Buddies of the Richmond SPCA, with a fundraising total of $3,085
• Prize for Third Highest Fundraising Team - Child or Family Portrait Studio Session and 8x10 Color Portrait courtesy of Hayes & Fisk the Art of Photography for up to 15 team members 2009 Winner: The Beagles of Richmond, with a fundraising total of $1,480
• Top Overall Male and Female 5K Finishers - $100 3Sports Gift Certificate Click here for complete 5K results.
• Second Place Overall Male and Female 5K Finishers - $50 3Sports Gift Certificate
• Third Place Overall Male and Female 5K Finishers - $25 3Sports Gift Certificate
• Random Prize Drawing for Online Registrants - Richmond SPCA Lora Robins Gift Shop gift basket Winner: Sarah Bazemore
• Random Prize Drawing for Online Donors - Three Dog Bakery gift basket Winner: James Miesnek

In 2009 the Dog Jog and 5K Run featured:

• Timed, competitive 5K Run
• Fun, walker- and pet-friendly 1-mile Dog Jog
• The Holiday Barn Pet Resorts hospitality garden, featuring cold beverages, a place to rest your feet, Frosty Paw Sundaes from Holiday Barn, and music by DJ Tara Lane
• Vendor fair (scroll down to see a list of vendors)
• Awards ceremony with Stevie Lynne from 965KLR, Amy Lacey from WRIC Channel 8, Richmond SPCA CEO Robin Starr
• Food from Texas Roadhouse
• HomeAgain® Microchipping Clinic ($25 per dog, while supplies last)
• Coffees and teas from Espresso-A-Go-Go
• Pet adoptions and shopping in our Lora Robins Gift Shop
• Kids Fun Zone
• Tricks and Agility Demos
• Virginia Aqua Massage's Foot & Calf Massage & Pet Massages
• And more!

About the Dog Jog and 5K Run
All events are pet friendly except for the 5K Run, which is for people only. Participants may register individually or as part of a team, and have the option of raising donations to help support the pets cared for by the Richmond SPCA. In 2008 this event raised more than $100,000 for their care, and we look forward to meeting or exceeding that goal in 2009! Registered participants can customize their own fundraising web pages and send e-mails to friends and family. Raising donations is easier than you might think, and top fundraisers will earn great prizes! We welcome all Richmond SPCA supporters to come out, cheer on our runners and walkers, and visit our vendor fair and hospitality garden. All events take place at our Robins-Starr Humane Center, located at 2519 Hermitage Road in Richmond, Virginia.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, March 6

Last day to register using early bird registration fees ($20 per event, $35 for both)

Wednesday, March 18

Last day to register using regular pre-registration fees ($30 per event, $55 for both). After March 18 registration fees are $40 per event and $75 for both.

Thursday, March 19

Noon to 6 p.m. - T-shirt and race packet pick up at the Robins-Starr Humane Center

Friday, March 20

8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. - T-shirt and race packet pick up at the Robins-Starr Humane Center

Noon to 6 p.m. - Virginia Aqua Massage's Foot & Calf Massage & Pet Massages during packet pick up, proceeds benefit the Richmond SPCA!

Saturday, March 21 - Day of Dog Jog and 5K Run!

8:15 to 9:15 a.m. - 5K Run on-site registration ($40)

9 a.m. - Vendor Fair and Hospitality Garden Open

9:30 a.m. - 5K Run begins

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Dog Jog on-site registration ($40)

11 a.m. - 1-mile Dog Jog begins

Approx Noon - Awards Ceremony

Approx 1 p.m. - Vendor and Hospitality Garden Close

The Robins-Starr Humane Center's gift shop and adoption center will remain open until 6 p.m.

Vendor Fair Exhibitors and Activities:

• 96.5 KLR
• Waggles Kids Crafts and Fun Zone with the Richmond SPCA Humane Education Department
• Doggie Tricks and Agility with Richmond SPCA Trainers Sarah Babcock and Marie Tripton
• Mascot Nemo Smooch a Pooch Booth
• RichmondPetLovers.com
• Mutts "R" Us
• HomeAgain®
• All Things Pet
• Scooby Shades
• Crafts by Jerri Powell and Elyse Jenkins
• Advanved Wellness Centre
• Dr. Nelson Gregory
• Virginia Aqua Massage, Inc.
• Family Dog Digest
• Holiday Barn Pet Resorts  
• Jackson Sage Skincare
• Vector Security
• Three Dog Bakery
• TheRESETTeam.com  
• Whole Foods Market
• More TBA!

Helpful Links:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Course Maps 
• Dog Jog and 5K Run Facebook Page

For more information, please e-mail info@richmondspca.org or call 804-521-1318.

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