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Rain or Shine, It's Time to Bring Out Your Inner Superhero!
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The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is fighting animal homelessness and we need your help to bring forever homes to all animals! Lace up your sneakers! Tie on your cape! Grab your super pooch get ready for a day of fun at the 26th annual Furry Skurry 5K walk/run and Furry Fest to benefit the animals at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, the area's largest no-kill animal welfare agency.
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Woohoo! Local meterologists predict that the thunderstorms are going to hold off until the evening, so make sure to get ready for a beatuiful day of fun!!
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Friday, May 26
4 to 6 p.m.
Town & Country Shopping Center
(Outside New Balance Store)
300 E. Stroop Road in Dayton.
You will be able to pick up your running bib, T-shirt, goodie bag and even register others during the event!
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Let's Have Fun This Saturday!
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Saturay, May 27
1385 Harshman Road, Dayton
You can register the day of the event!
This event is happening Rain or Shine!
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- 8:00 a.m. - Registration Opens
- 9:30 a.m. - 5K Walk/Run Starts
- 10:30 a.m. - 1-Mile Walk Begins
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We have maps available for both the 1-mile and 5K courses! The 1-mile walk is a paved course. The 5K course is a trail run with a portion of it being paved.
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Parking for participants will be in the parking lots off of Eastwood MetroPark's main entrance (the Harshman Road entrance at the traffic light). Follow the parking signs for directions.
VIPP Parking will be in the parking lot directly beside the event. See the map below for it's location.
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VIPP Parking passes and information went out in the mail to those registered as VIPP participants earlier this week. If you are VIPP and have not received your information by the end of the week, don't worry, our volunteers in the VIPP Parking Lot will have a full list of registrants.
In addition, there will be a seperate check-in area at Furry Skurry for VIPP participants as well as a VIPP tent with special foods from groups including: Ele Cake Co., Bar Dumaine, Chappys Social House, Fricker's, Bill's Donuts, Chipotle, Jenny G's Cupcakes and Treats and more!
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Fundraise, Fundraise, Fundraise!
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Send out e-mails, post to social media or collect donations in person to raise funds for homeless animals! There are lots of ways you can still win at Furry Skurry! Check out some here:
- Grand Prize - Every person raising $500 will be entered into a drawing for their pet to be named the 2018 Furry Skurry Poster Pet. They will win a photo shoot with Donna Meade Photography and their pet will be on all 2018 Furry Skurry promotions. For each additional $250 you raise, you will receive an additional ticket in the drawing.
- Top Fundraising Team - The team who raises the most funds will win 20 Dayton Dragon's tickets and a free voucher for a Marion's pizza for each team member.
- Top Fundraising Individual - Wins a free massage from Medical Massage Associates, LLC
- Top Male & Female 5K Finishers - $25 gift card to Runner's Plus
- Pet Costume Contest Winner - A pet-themed gift basket
- 50/50 Raffle Winner - Get your raffle tickets during the event and half the pot could be yours!
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Get Your Raffle Tickets to Win!
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Want a 1 in 125 chance to have a one-of-a-kind experience with the Elizabeth Diamond Company
that leaves you with a piece of jewelry as well as something that honors the pet in your life?
Get an imprint of your pet's paw and choose what type of necklace material and gemstones you want to use (up to a $5,000 value). The winner will be announce during this year's Furry Skurry & Furry Fest. You do not need to be present to win.
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Have a Blast During Furry Fest!
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There is tons to do for the whole family during Furry Fest, which follows the race! Furry Fest is free to attend, but make sure to have some extra cash on hand to spend on certain stations. Some of this year's fun activities include:
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- Jonathan Offi high-flying stunt and trick show
- Pancake breakfast for all participants
- Pet costume contest
- Beer & Wine Garden
- Live, Local Music featuring The Hathaways and Dayton Blues Society members Noah Wotherspoon and Jessi Bair
- Selfie Station
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- Food truck rally featuring 9 local trucks
- Shopping in our Flea(less) Market with 30+ vendors
- Kids zone with arts, crafts, face painting and inflatables
- 50/50 Raffle
- Elizabeth Diamond Company Jewelry Raffle
- Painted Pet Pawjects
- Second Chances Tent
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Be Part of the Conversation!
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Share the fun you are having with everyone you know by using:
on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. All photos using that hastag will be placed into a photo album after the race on the Humane Society's Facebook page.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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We are so excited you are joining us Saturday for Furry Skurry & Furry Fest! Please remember:
- All dogs must be leashed, licensed and current on vaccinations
- Spayed and neutered dogs only that require no muzzles
- Come prepared to clean up after your pet (bags and waste receptacles will be available)
- No bicycles, skateboards or skates - these may scare dogs
- Water and treats will be avilable for all pets
- Some activities at the event may require cash, so make sure to bring yours with you!
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