Lowell 5K Run/Walk

The Lowell 5K Run/Walk started in 1997 as a school fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, honoring former principal Dr. Rosemary Murphy.

In 2024, the Lowell PTA will host the event, but direct all proceeds to a local charity chosen by the 5th grade class. This year, the Animal Rescue Foundation (A.R.F.) will benefit from your participation.

The race will start/finish at Lowell Elementary School. Participants will enjoy a timed, flat, double loop course through the neighborhood.

Post-race refreshments will be provided for participants.

The top finishing student in each grade level will receive a first-place medal.

Please Note: Everyone is welcome! Participants who are financially restricted, please email: lowellpta5K@gmail.com

Strollers are welcome but will start in the back. No dogs, rollerblades, scooters, or bikes allowed. Dogs are not permitted at the race or on school grounds.

RACE SHIRTS

Lowell 5K Race Shirts are available for purchase when you register by April 10 for the race. Shirts are not included with your registration fee.

5K Race will start and finish at Lowell Elementary School

Post race refreshments will be provided to all participants.

Thank you to these local businesses for their generous donations!

• Trader Joe's
• Costco
• Culligan Water of Wheaton
• Naperville Running Company
• Dick Pond Athletics

A.R.F.-Animal Rescue Foundation is a no-kill, all-volunteer, foster-based organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming homeless dogs and cats into loving forever homes, including animals that other rescue groups often cannot due to advanced age or exceptional medical needs of the animals, and to enhancing the lives of animals by promoting affordable, responsible pet ownership and public awareness of animal welfare.

How We Make A Difference

A.R.F. frequently takes in animals that other rescue groups will not – these animals frequently need additional medical attention, or time to recuperate in a loving foster home before being adopted. We also rescue and find loving homes for healthy animals, which, as a bonus, helps us raise needed funds to help the ones that are not so perfect.

We save nearly 1,000 homeless cats and dogs every year from high-kill shelters throughout the Midwest. We transport the pets to a central location in Wheaton, IL, where we examine them and identify any medical needs. The pets are given the first round of treatment for parasites and vaccines, and a detailed care plan is developed by one of our supporting veterinarians.

From there these pets are placed with a foster home. Their foster families allow the pets to recuperate from their life on the street, clean them, and give them the love they need to make a full recovery. The foster parents patiently work with their foster animals to socialize them and prepare them for life with their forever families. We are proud to accomplish all we do with our volunteers while remaining an all-foster home-based group. The foster home-based environment allows for our animals to receive the care they deserve and exposes them to training they may need to make them a better pet once adopted. Learn more about how you can save pets by becoming a dog or cat foster.