Save-A-Pet’s Virtual
Furry Friends 5K - Run Fur the Sun 5K
6-Legged Fun Run / Walk with your Dog (1 mile)
Saturday, June 19, 2021
All proceeds from the race benefit Save-A-Pet - a true no kill animal rescue!
Due to location closures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2021 Furry Friends 5K Run Fur the Sun and the 1 mile 6-legged Fun Run / Walk with your dog will be a virtual event this year. That means, you can run, walk, or dance your way through the event, on your own time, at your own chosen location.
This is one of Save-A-Pet's major fundraising events and although we can't be together in person this year, we hope you will support our fundraising effort by registering for our virtual event, or by making a donation, or creating your own fundraising option when you register.
About Save-A-Pet:
Save-A-Pet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and one of the largest no-kill cat and dog rescues and adoption center in Lake County, IL. We provide a safe haven for abused, neglected, injured, lost, or animals that have been saved from euthanasia. We never put a limit on the amount of care we provide for an animal and we never give up on them. Save-A-Pet offers rescued dogs and cats the greatest opportunity for a second chance. We take great pride in practicing our no-kill mission which has led to the successful adoption of more than 65,000 dogs and cats.
Registration fees
Virtual Runner 5K Fun Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Can't make it on race day? Want to break up the distance over multiple days? Then the virtual walk/run is for you! You can also bike, swim or do any movement of your choice.
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$25.00
Prices are "Early Bird" and will go up after June 8
Jan 1 – Jun 19
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Virtual 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00
Prices are "Early Bird" and will go up after June 8
Jan 1 – Jun 19
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Event Info
5K Virtual Run and 1 Mile 6-legged Fun Run / Walk
All participants will receive a backpack with race materials, race t-shirt, and a participation medal.
Packet Pick Up #1
A drive by packet pick up will take place on Friday, June 18th from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm at:
Save-A-Pet Adoption Center 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL
You also have the option to have your packet shipped to you for an additional $11.00. Please choose this option during your registration process if that is what you would like to do!
Packet Pick Up #2
A second drive by packet pick up will take place on Saturday, June 26th from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at:
Save-A-Pet Adoption Center 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL
Notes:
- If you registered June 10th or later, it is likely that your packet will not be available at the first pickup date. The order process for the race shirts takes some time. You will receive an email when your packet is available for pick up. If you have questions, please call Deb Rabine at 847-740-7788, ext. 112.
- If you ordered a race shirt in size 2XL, we have been informed that that size in the color we requested is not available. We have had to re-order those shirts in a different color. They will not be available for pick-up at Packet Pick-Up #1 and probably not at #2. We will email you when your packet is available.
- If you paid to have your packet mailed, they will be sent within the next two weeks (sooner if possible).
Reminder, it is not necessary to “prove” you completed the time. This is a virtual race and you can participate in any way that you choose. We are just happy that you are supporting the dogs and cats rescued by Save-A-Pet! No need to email me your times or video/pictures that you ran or walked.
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2021 sponsors:
Leader of the Pack Sponsor
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Top Dog
Pick of the Litter Sponsor
Drool Master Sponsors
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How to Virtually Participate in our Event!
Below are details on running our virtual race!
- Run on June 19, 2021.
- Choose your own course
- Most importantly….have fun and enjoy the time outside!
All participants will receive a great race shirt and participation medal!
Follow these easy steps to prepare for your tracking:
 TRACKING STEPS 1. Download the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to your phone and create an account or scroll down to log into an existing account Once you have completed your distance in the app, save your workout and it will automatically post to Race Roster results. (This step must be followed from your mobile device) |
 VIEWING AND POSTING MANUAL RESULTS If you plan to record using another software or tracking device or post manually from what is recorded on your watch, simply head here and "Submit Virtual Result" on June 19, 2021. |
FAQS:
- To record with tracking on the ASICS Runkeeper™ app, you will need to run or walk with your phone or with a connected wearable (see instructions below)
- You do not have to track with these technologies, it is optional!
- More detailed end-to-end instructions (with images) for using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app to track your virtual event are linked here
- Instructions to link a recent activity recorded on a FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch linked here
- Steps to connect your FitBit, Garmin, or Apple Watch to the Runkeeper™ app are linked here
- Steps to manually post your results on Race Roster (not using the app) are linked here
If you have any technical questions, please reply to this email and the Race Roster team will support you. Take pictures out there! get creative with your finish line - share your images and stories with us in the Facebook group and tag us on social!
We look forward to seeing your name on the results board. Remember that you can run, walk, roll, or skip your distance!
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Mikki Jablon | $300.00 |
| 2 | Inez (Mikki) Jablon | $300.00 |
| 3 | Bev Kaiser | $267.10 |
Top teams
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Team Flubber$580.21 Raised$250.00 Goal |
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Team Chi$514.05 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
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Meelos Peeps$506.72 Raised$300.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Dominique
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Dominique Allion$1,922.42 Raised$1,500.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Andi
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Andi McCulloch$796.24 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Heidi
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Heidi Sansone$327.22 Raised$500.00 Goal |
Contact information
- Event contact
- Deb Rabine
- Phone
- +1 847-740-7788 ext. 112
- Website
- Visit website
