Santa Paws
Not all runs have a theme, or techno music blasting and people on the sidelines ready to douse you with colored powder. While those runs do help charities, some are a bit more serious and have only one purpose and that is to save a life. It can be a human life, or it can be a furry friend's life.
The SPCA of Wake County is a non-profit, no kill shelter that takes in thousands of animals every year. Many of the puppy mill busts that occur all over North Carolina, the SPCA of Wake County is there to take in as many dogs as they can. To help cover the costs of food, shelter and medical the SPCA relies on donations
This is the third year that Santa Paws will be taking place and helping animals in need.
So what is Santa Paws? Where is it? When is it?
WHEN: Sunday, November 16, 2014
Race check-in / registration: 8:00 am
5K Race start time: 9:00 am
Celebrity Santa Paws Photo: 9:30 - 10:45 am
Awards Presentation: 9:45 am
Race check-in / registration: 8:00 am
5K Race start time: 9:00 am
Celebrity Santa Paws Photo: 9:30 - 10:45 am
Awards Presentation: 9:45 am
WHERE: Dorothea Dix Campus, Raleigh, NC
805 Whiteside Drive
REGISTRATION FEE: $35 - Online Registration thru Friday, November 14th (closes at Midnight)
$40 - Saturday and On-Site
805 Whiteside Drive
REGISTRATION FEE: $35 - Online Registration thru Friday, November 14th (closes at Midnight)
$40 - Saturday and On-Site
REGISTRATION CATEGORIES
1 -- Timed 5K Competitor
2 -- Timed 5K Competitor WITH DOG 3 -- Recreational Runner 4 -- Recreational Runner WITH DOG
5 -- Donate NOT to Run!
Depending when you read this, the event may have passed. The good thing is you can still donate money, or just prepare to run next year. Its great fun for your fur baby, he or she will get to meet Santa and get a picture. As you can see above, there are different categories so you don't even have to feel pressured. You can compete or do so leisurely and have fun. All of the money goes to a great cause.
Below is a video from the first Santa Paws when the puppies got to meet Santa.
UPDATE:
The third annual Santa Paws took place November 16, 2014 and has since passed. This page will remain open so if you are interested in running next year, all the information is here. Most likely the dates will be different but at least you and your fur baby will have an idea of the different categories and registration price,
Speaking of, the run was a success with more than 580 runners raising a total of $25,138.34 for the SPCA to help homeless animals in our state.
Below are some pictures from the event.
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