Palos Park Doggie Dash

The Village of Palos Park's Recreation and Parks Department is thrilled to welcome its two and four-legged friends out for a day full of fun. The race course highlights the unique features of this small village in the southwest suburbs of Chicago with its rolling hills, mature trees, and quiet streets. After the race, the festivities ramp up on The Village Green for a post-race village, dedicated to our pets. The post-race village will feature food, local pet-themed vendors, a 'Pup Parade' with prizes for best costume, cutest pup, and best personality, and more.

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Pre-Race Day Packet Pick Up

Friday, May 19th

10 AM - 7 PM

Palos Park Recreation Center

8901 W. 123rd Street

Palos Park, IL

Race Day Registration & Packet Pick Up

8 AM

5K Run/Walk Starts

9 AM

1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts

9:15 AM

Register early! 5K registration fee increases on 2/27/2023.

You must be registered by 5/1/2023 to be guaranteed your race shirt/size and finisher medal. THIS DEADLINE HAS PASSED. USE DASH23 TO RECEIVE 25% OFF YOUR REGISTRATION.

Awards: All participants will receive a finishers medal. There will be no overall or age group awards.

Race Day Parking: Racers should plan on parking next to the Rec Center at Palos Community Church, 12312 S 88th Ave, Palos Park, IL 60464. See Red X's on map below.

Course:

The 1-mile course (Green) will be a loop heading down Forest Glen Blvd, to 91st Ave, to 126th Street, to 89th Ave, to Rosewood Ave, and Forest Glen back to the Start/Finish.

The 5K course (Yellow) will be an out-and-back following the same route as the 1-mile course but instead of heading left on Rosewood Ave, 5K runners will head right on Ridge Ave and up 88th Ave to the turn around point at 120th Street.

All dogs must be on leash during the event. This includes the race and post-race activities. Leashes longer than 6 feet will not be allowed.

Inclement Weather
This race will happen rain or shine! The Village of Palos Park monitors the weather and follows the proper protocol in place regarding inclement weather. Staff holds the right to cancel the event due to inclement weather. Registration is non-refundable.

Whether you're a racer or not, the post-race village is open to all!

Relax on The Village Green, enjoy some food, explore our booths of local pet-themed showcases and vendors, play some games, and learn about different pet services in the area.

At 10:30am, we will have our "Pup Parade". All dogs are welcome to participate. At the end of the parade, prizes will be given out for:

• Best Costume
• Cutest
• Best Personality

The Doggie Dash and post-race village will conclude at 1:00pm.