Hello Humane Society,

We're excited to see you and all the other animal lovers for the 33rd annual Walk/Run for the Animals this Saturday, May 4! Please take a moment to review the info below for everything you need to know on event day!

LOCATION & PARKING

Location: Downtown Vancouver Waterfront Park.

That's where you'll find event registration, vendor village, event activities, and the start/finish line. If you have already registered, you do not need to stop at the Registration/Prize Pick Up tent before the event starts.

Parking is available in several public lots nearby Waterfront Park. Street parking is also available. Click below to view suggested parking locations.

SCHEDULE & ACTIVITIES

There's plenty of excitement at Walk/Run - here's what you need to know!

SCHEDULE

8:00 am | Registration opens

9:00 am | Runners start

9:05 am | Fundraising awards ceremony

9:30 am | Walkers start

10:30 am | Animal Awards and Activities

11:00 am | After Party at AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront

Make sure to check out the Walk/Run photo booth, a doggy kissing booth, check out the vendor village, face painting, and more. Click the map below for more information.

Runners who registered by April 22 should have received their bibs in the mail. Runners who do not have a bib should pick up their bib at the the start/finish line the morning of the event. 

AWARDS

Don't forget about awards for animals and people! This year will feature awards for Best Pet Trick, Team Spirit, Best Costume, and (since Walk occurs on Star Wars Day) Star Wars Costume Contest and photos.

PRIZE PICK UP

You can pick up your free event tote and any fundraising prizes you've earned at the Prize Pick-up/Registration tent at any time. Prize pick-up is available from 8:00 am - Noon. If you have already registered, you do not need to stop here before the event starts.

Not sure if you qualified for fundraising prizes? Sign into your Classy account to check on your progress.

If you qualify for the HSSW Vest ($750 fundraising and above) and the HSSW Rain Jacket ($1,250 and above), please note these items will be custom ordered after the event. Please pick up your order form and our team will contact you when your item is available.

See the full list of 2024 Fundraising Prizes.

STILL TIME TO FUNDRAISE

Are you close to your fundraising goal or working to reach the next fundraising prize? Don't stop! There's still time to do another fundraising push before the event - and you can continue to raise funds to reach your goal until June 1.

We support thousands of pets each year, and we need your help to ensure we can provide the lifesaving care they need. Spread the word to your friends and family - ask them to donate and help us reach our Walk/Run goal of $300,000 for the animals!

QUESTIONS?

We're excited to see you on Saturday! If you have any questions, please visit our website.

Walk/Run for the Animals wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors! Sponsorships support more than the event, they help us achieve our mission to rescue · return · restore · rehome · reconnect one animal at a time. Thank you to our 2024 event sponsors. We can't do it without you.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Thomas A. Plein Foundation

ANIMAL CHAMPIONS

TOP DOG

TAIL WAGGER

AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront

Allied Fastening Supply

Café Yumm

Good Neighbor Vet

MedVet Vancouver

Miller Nash, LLP

MEDIA PARTNERS

KOIN 6

The Columbian

You can make a difference for pets in our community as a sponsor. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Emily Stennes at estennes@southwesthumane.org.

rescue • return • restore • rehome • reconnect

one animal at a time

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Your gift to HSSW makes our lifesaving work with the animals possible.

We rely on donor support to provide pets with shelter, medical care, behavior support, and a second chance for a happy home.