Neuse River Golden Retriever Resue is proud to again partner with Blue Buffalo to host the 2nd Annual Dog Day 5K to benefit shelters and rescues in eastern North Carolina.

Competitive runners will appreciate the paved trails of Lake Benson and White Deer Parks and competitive runners looking for a bigger challenge can run with their dog!  Recreational runners and walkers will enjoy a beautiful fall morning in Garner's beautiful parks.

All well behaved, socialized dogs are welcome and must be leashed at all times. "Poop" bags and waste receptacles will be provided throughout the race course, please clean up after your pet.  Thank you!
 

 The Dog Day 5K was designed as a family friendly fundraising event to include:

• The Competitive Runner 5K
• The Competitive Runner with Dog 5K
• The Recreational Runner or Walker with or without Dog 5K
• The Recreational Runner or Walker with or without Dog 1.2 Mile

Competitive events will be issued chips, receive times and be eligible for prizes.
Prizes for the Competitive 5K without dogs will be awarded to the runners and prizes for the Competitive 5K with dogs will be awarded to the dogs.
Top 3 Overall Male and Female for both competitive races.
First Place Only Male and Female for both competitive races in the following age categories: 
18 & under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & above

The 5K will begin and end at Shelter #1 in Lake Benson Park.  The course includes portions of the South Garner Greenway, White Deer Loop and Lake Benson Loop.
http://www.garnernc.gov/Publications/Parks%20and%20Recreation/WDP%20LBP%20Trail%20Map.pdf

Packet pick up:
Saturday, October 17
3 - 6 pm
Trilife
13200 Strickland Road, Suite 116, Raleigh, NC 27613
http://www.trilife.co/

Sunday, October 18
Race Day
8 - 8:45 am
Lake Benson Park, Shelter #1
http://www.garnernc.gov/Departments/Parks%20and%20Recreation/Parks.aspx?ID=13