Friday, May 16, 2014

Run for Rescues in Orlando, FL May 17, 2014

Run For Rescues: A Fashionable 5k & 1 Mile Dog Jog!

Healthy pets and healthy people are always in fashion!
Who said formal wear and running shoes don't go together? Accessorize your running apparel with a tutu, tiara, bow tie, or anything else you can imagine – and RUN FOR RESCUES!
Choose from:

  • A timed, chipped USATF certified Fashionable 5k - for serious or casual human runners and walkers
  • A fun, untimed, 1 Mile Dog Jog to walk or jog with or without your dog.
Prizes will be awarded to top individual and team finishers and the largest team in the Fashionable 5k. There will also be prizes for the most fashionable humans in the Fashionable 5k and the most fashionable humans and dogs in the 1 Mile Dog Jog.
The event will feature health screenings and demonstrations for people and dogs as well as photo ops on the
red carpet with the “pup-arazzi” and celebrity shelter pets!
TRAINING PROGRAMS:

  • The SPCA of Central Florida has partnered with Florida Hospital Healthy 100 to create
    Get Your Jog On: 5k Fitness Training Program for People to get you in shape to confidently run the Fashionable 5k in just 10 weeks. Choose from:
    • A personally coached version featuring a series of five in-person training sessions with Florida Hospital experts, supplemented by a schedule of independent exercise sessions. This version requires a $10 donation to the SPCA of Central Florida.
    • A do-it-yourself version: We provide you with the schedule and you start training by yourself or with your friends! This version is free.
  • The SPCA of Central Florida has partnered with the veterinarians at Sanlando Springs Animal Hospital and the trainer at Big Paw Pet Care to create Get Your Dog On: 1 Mile Fitness Training Program for Dogs to get your dog in shape to confidently run or jog the 1 Mile Dog Jog in just 10 weeks. Choose from:
    • A personally coached version featuring a series of three in-person canine fitness training sessions with the trainer from Big Paw Pet Care, supplemented by a schedule of independent exercise sessions. This version requires a $5 donation to the SPCA of Central Florida.
    • A do-it-yourself version: We provide you with the schedule and you start training your dog! This version is free. 
May 17, 2014
6:30 am to 10:00 am
Admission: $20 for Dog Jog; $25 for 5k prior to May 1

Benefiting: The SPCA of Central Florida
Choose from: A timed, chipped USATF certified Fashionable 5k for serious or casual human runners and walkers OR A fun, untimed, 1 Mile Dog Jog to walk or jog with or without your dog. This is a Fashionable 5k & 1 Mile Dog Jog - so accessorize your running apparel with a tutu, tiara, bow tie, or anything else you can imagine! Put your dog in pearls or a dazzling collar and leash – or put together a team of fashionistas! The event will feature health screenings and demonstrations for people and dogs as well as photo ops on the red carpet with the “pup-arazzi” and celebrity shelter pets! All proceeds benefit the SPCA of Central Florida.

The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Road
Orlando, FL, US
(407) 248-1743
Helen@orlandopets.org

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