2nd Annual DC Doggie Dash
March 17, 2012 – SouthWood, Tallahassee, FL
“Help Us Place Dogs in Forever Homes”
For Runners: Download Flyer | Download Registration Form | Download K9 Team Registration | Register On-Line | WTXL Video | View 8K Race Certification | Facebook Event Page | Maps of Parking and Run/Walk Routes
Age Group Awards – Door Prizes - K9 Handler Demonstration – Dogs for Adoption – DJ – Music – Food and Fun
Event Location:
Park area at the intersection of Grove Park Drive and Terrebone Drive. View a full map of even location, parking, and race routes.
Registration:
$12 (pre-register – no shirt)
$15 (pre-register – Performance T-shirt)
$18 (day of race – Shirts available while supplies last)
Date/Time:
Saturday, March 17, 2012
8:00 a.m. – Registration and Check In
9:00 a.m. – 8K and 5K Races Start
9:30 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
10:00 a.m. – Awards Presentation and K-9 Team Demonstration
Maps of Runs
Starting Location – Grove Park Drive/Terrebone Drive.
Our 8K race has been certified: certification code FL12004EBM.
Parking
Parking is available at John Paul II Catholic High School, Florida High School, Creative Preschool, in state agency parking lots, and along the roadsides of Terrebone Drive and School House Road.
Do NOT park along the roadside of Grove Park Drive.
View an interactive map of the event location, parking, and routes. You can also download a printable map.
Early Packet Pickup:
Thursday, March 15th, 2012: The GAP at Governor Square Mall from 6 PM to 9 PM
Friday, March 16th, 2012: The YMCA at SouthWood from 4 PM to 7 PM.
Check-In, Race Day Registration, and Race Day Packet Pickup:
Check-in and day-of registration and packet pick-up begins at 8 AM.
There will be three tables to facilitate check-in, day-of registration, and day-of packet pickup: one each for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, the 5K Race, and the 8K Race.
Packets and shirts will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis to those who did not pre-register.
We encourage you to pre-register online to ensure you get a shirt and packet.
Winner Announcements and Winner Boards:
Masters and Grandmaster Awards for the 8K, 5K and 1 mile and our winning K-9 Team will be announced and given near the event stage at the conclusion of the 1 Mile Fun Run, at approximately 10:00 a.m.
For the 5K participants, there will be a winner board located at the 5K tent. There are 90 winners in this group so names will not be announced but photos will be taken at the 5K booth.
This will list all winners by age group 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and winners will come to come to this tent to accept their award 10 -15 minutes after the 5K finishes. Photography provided by Endurance Images and photos will be available for purchase.
First Aid:
We will have a first-aid station with a first-responder and RN on-site to deal with emergencies should they occur.
Event Photography:
Endurance Imaging will be using “Auto Cam” to photograph each and every runner as s/he crosses the finish line. Proceeds from the sale of photos will be donated to the Corrections Foundation.
Pre-register now for your photos from Endurance Imaging.
K-9 Demonstrations:
Kevin Dean of the Inspector General’s Canine Program will be on-hand with three K-9 teams performing drug and cell phone detection demonstrations.
Food Vendors:
- Lasang Pinoy Philippine Cuisine
- Street Chefs
- Fired Up Pizza Truck
- Julio’s Food on the Move
- Lucy and Leo’s Cupcakes
Coming From Out of Town?
Hotel: La Quinta Inn South, 2850 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL. This location is pet-friendly and convenient to restaurants and shopping.
Rate: $55/night – check-in on Friday, March 16; check-out on Saturday, March 17th. The price also includes free Bright Side Breakfast, free high-speed internet access, and free local calls.
To reserve this special room rate exclusively for those coming from out-of-town call 1-866-527-1498 and use reservation code 0641GRGCUI. You must reserve on or before February 24, 2012.
This year we’re collecting dog treats, blankets, toys and leashes to benefit the prison dog training programs throughout the state.
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOGS AT HOME SO WE CAN SHOWCASE OURS
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