BARKAPALOOZA 2023
Join us at Lisle Community Park
1825 Short Street, Lisle, IL
5K Start: 8:00 AM
2K Start: 9:30 AM
Rescue Fest Opens: 9:00 AM
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES at 4PM CST on September 23rd
On Site Registration available for all events
5k: $50
2k - individual: $20
2k - family: $30
Rescue Fest entry: $20
PACKET PICKUP (5k Only):
Friday September 22nd from 1pm-6pm
Saturday September 23rd from 11am – 4pm
West Suburban Humane Society
1901 W Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL
You can also check in and pick-up your packet on site starting at 7am on event day.
Approximately 6.3 million dogs & cats enter US Shelters annually. 15% (920,000) are euthanized each year. The West Suburban Humane Society is a volunteer-based, no-kill animal rescue founded in 1972 in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Since our founding, more than 31,000 animals have found forever homes through our facility. In 2022 alone, 512 of the animals placed in our care found new homes.
At West Suburban Humane Society, our mission is to work toward the day when all dogs and cats are loved and cared for, and pet owners have access to essential resources so they may enjoy a fulfilling relationship with their pets.
Our Rescue Run is a 5K chip-timed walk/run (eligible for time awards – overall and by age group). All Rescue Run participants will receive a performance fit shirt and finisher medal, as well as entry to Rescue Fest.
Our Waggin' Tails walk is a 2K walk for families and crowd-friendly pets. All Wagging Tails walk participants will be eligible for costume awards, as well as entry to Rescue Fest.
Rescue Fest includes a full day of family and pet-friendly activities and giveaways (stay tuned for details).
All Volunteer Fundraisers who raise $100 or more will receive free entry into Rescue Fest, an event t-shirt, and additional fundraising incentives!
Register your dogs into our Barkminster Pet Contest! Entry is free - just sign up for one or more of the following categories when you register for one of our events!
- Dog & Owner look-alike
- Waggiest Tail
- Silliest Tricks
- Best in talking / speaking
- Funniest Ears
Dog show registration can be selected as an 'add-on' to your 5K, 2K, Fundraising or Rescue Fest registration.
All proceeds from this event benefit the West Suburban Humane Society, and all participants in the 5K, 2K, and Rescue Fest are encouraged to customize their fundraising page and collect donations to help our dogs and cats. All fundraising participants in the 5K, 2K, and Rescue Fest will be eligible to earn a custom t-shirt and other goodies, based on fundraising levels.
Registration fees
5K "Rescue Run" Entry Closed
Online registration closed-
5K Run Registration includes a performance fit shirt and finisher medal, as well as entry to Rescue Fest. Fundraising incentives for those who raise $100 or more.
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$30.00Apr 15 – May 31
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$35.00Jun 1 – Jul 31
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$40.00Aug 1 – Sep 23
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ClosedSep 23 – Sep 23
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2K "Waggin' Tails" Walk - Single Entry Closed
2K Walk Registration includes entry to Rescue Fest. Fundraising incentives for those who raise $100 or more.
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$20.00Apr 15 - Sep 23
2K "Waggin' Tails Walk" - Family Registration Closed
2K Family Registration includes entry to Rescue Fest. Fundraising incentives for those who raise $100 or more.
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$30.00Apr 15 - Sep 23
Rescue Fest Entry Fee Closed
Rescue Fest Entry Fee is for entire family. Fundraising incentives for those who raise $100 or more.
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$20.00Apr 15 - Sep 23
Volunteer Fundraiser Closed
All volunteer fundraisers who raise $100 or more will receive free entry into Rescue Fest, an event tshirt, and additional fundraising incentives!
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FreeApr 15 - Sep 23
Event Details
Race Site Location
- Lisle Community Park, 1825 Short St, Lisle
Race Morning Time Line
- Registration Opens: 7:00AM
- 5K Start: 8:00AM
- 2K Start: 9:30AM
- Rescue Fest Opens: 9:00AM
5K Award Categories:
- Overall 1st 2nd and 3rd (Male and Female)
- 1st Place male and female in each of the following age groups
- 14 and under
- 15-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
West Suburban Humane Society
The West Suburban Humane Society (WSHS) is a volunteer-based, animal welfare organization that was founded in 1972 as a lost-and-found referral service. Now, we operate at full capacity at all times, providing care and housing for up to 25 dogs and 60 cats in our facilities, and even more animals in our foster homes.
We are able to provide this care with the help of two full-time and eight part-time employees and numerous volunteers.
Our facility is open to the public six days a week.
We continue to reunite lost animals and their owners by maintaining a database with information on over 33,000 pets and their owners, and by providing free pet identification tags to all pet owners.
Top teams
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WSHS Staff$16,872.99 Raised$12,500.00 Goal |
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Kopera loves dogs$5,232.11 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
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Saturday Morning Cattery 2$3,808.46 Raised$2,500.00 Goal |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Heidi
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Heidi Janss$6,948.88 Raised$2,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Kerry
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Kerry Kopera$5,232.11 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Carolyn
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Carolyn Mossberger$3,783.71 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sun, September 24, 2023 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet PickUp
- Sun, September 24, 2023 8:00 AM - Rescue Run 5K Start
- Sun, September 24, 2023 9:00 AM - RescueFest Opens
- Sun, September 24, 2023 9:00 AM - 5K Time Awards - Main Stage
- Sun, September 24, 2023 9:10 AM - Preliminary Top Fundraiser Awards - Main Stage
- Sun, September 24, 2023 9:20 AM - Blessing of the Pets - in front of Main Stage
- Sun, September 24, 2023 9:30 AM - Wagging Tails Fun Walk 2K Start
- Sun, September 24, 2023 9:30 AM - Ukelele Band (9:30 - 11:00AM) - Main Stage
- Sun, September 24, 2023 10:30 AM - Costume Parade - in front of Main Stage
- Sun, September 24, 2023 10:45 AM - WSHS Alumni Photos - in front of Main Stage
- Sun, September 24, 2023 11:00 AM - Costume Awards - Main Stage
- Sun, September 24, 2023 11:30 AM - Barkminster Dog Show - Main Stage
- Sun, September 24, 2023 1:00 PM - Raffle Winner Announced - Main Stage
- Sun, September 24, 2023 1:00 PM - Event Ends
Contact information
- Event contact
- Heather Kash
- development@wshs-dg.org
- Phone
- 630-442-0671
- Website
- Visit website
