Off Track Events - Paws in the Park

8th Annual Paws in the Park

THANKS FOR COMING OUT TO THE 2011 PAWS IN THE PARK!!!

View the 5k results (organized by time)

View photos from the 5k Run

Paws in the Park 5k
September 24, 2011
5k starts at 9 am - (check in opens at 8 am)
Stephens Lake Park, Old 63 Entrance
2001 E. Broadway Columbia, MO

Registration Fees (Proceeds benefit Columbia Second Chance):
$20 on/before Sept. 17; $25 after Sept. 17, 2011
Children 12 & under run for free!

REGISTER ON-LINE HERE

MAIL IN REGISTRATION FORM

Join Columbia Second Chance for the 8th annual Paws in the Park 5K run/walk. Bring your four-legged friends and plan to stay for a day of fun for the whole family! Enjoy demonstrations, games, contests, adoptable animals from area rescues, and much, much more!

PIP vendor registration ends Monday 9-19

VIEW 2010 5K RESULTS HERE

A Fun Event for the Whole Family!

Paws in the Park Schedule
September 24th, 2011

8:00-8:45am - registration for 5K, race starts/ends at old 63 entrance

9:00AM-9:15am
5K race starts!
Opening Ceremony
Dog Contest Registration begins
Introduce Sponsors, vendors
Silent Action begin

9:45am
CSC Adoptable Parade

10:00am
Announce the winners of the 5K
Male & Female Runner (with a dog)
Male & Female Runner (without a dog)
Male and Female Walker
10:15am
Ann Gafke’s
CSC Adoptable Parade
11:00am
Andy's Frozen Custard - FREE CUSTARD CUPS!
LAST CALL for pet contest entry! (until 11:45AM)

11:30am
Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

12:00pm
Best Dressed Small, Med and Large Dog Breed Contest.
Pick 3 random Judges

12:30pm
Announce Winners of contest and Thank Judges

12:45pm
Ann Gafke’s
CSC Adoptable Parade

2:00pm
Silent Auction Ends

2:30-3pm
Adoptable Parade
Closing Ceremony

5K Run/Walk * Demonstrations & Dog Contests * Adoptable Animals * Sponsor & Vendor Booths * Face Painting * Raffles

All proceeds from Paws in the Park support the Columbia Second Chance Adoption Center

VIEW A SLIDESHOW FROM LAST YEAR'S PAWS IN THE PARK EVENT

2009 Run/Walk results are posted here

Run Packets:
May be picked up at Tryathletics from 5:00-7:00 PM on September 23.

Participants may also pick up their packets on the day of the race from 8:00- 8:45 AM at Stephens Lake Park(at the Swimming side of lake or on 63 entrance).

Awards:
An awards ceremony will be held at Stephens Lake Park following the event. Awards will be presented to the first place finishers in each of the following categories:

Male & Female Runner (unaccompanied by a dog)
Male & Female Runner (accompanied by a dog)
Male & Female Walker

Columbia Second Chance

Charity Event: Paws in Park

Columbia Second Chance was founded in 1985 as a privately-funded, all-volunteer organization dedicated to "seeking first-class homes for second-hand pets." Through the kindness of our volunteers and our foster homes, we care for animals of all types, either on a temporary basis while we search for a new, permanent home, or on a long-term basis while the animal is treated for illness or injury.

Our mission is to provide for the benevolent relief of unwanted animals. The organization will provide food, shelter, medical assistance, and general relief to those animals that have been made homeless through the acts or omissions of people; to provide this care for each animal while researching and approving permanent adoptive homes; to educate the public regarding the health, exercise, and general needs of these animals, as well as to the necessity of spaying and neutering as a means of alleviating the burden of unwanted animals; and to do every act as may be necessary to aid and assist the community in providing quality, permanent homes for these animals and to promote the goals and gains of this mission.

To learn more about Columbia Second Chance please visit: www.columbia2ndchance.org

Sponsorship, Rescue, and General Inquiries: PawsCoordinator@yahoo.com

5K Inquiries: Race director: Mike Denehy - 573-228-7476 - offtrackevents@gmail.com

Paws in the Park Photo Library