Hog Jog 2024

OPIC’s Pork for a Cause Hog Jog is a 3.5km run/walk and 10km run held each year during the Ontario Pork Congress. The Hog Jog originally began in 2005.

Funds raised from the 2024 run will support the Stratford Perth Hospice Foundation. The hospice provides a peaceful, comfortable home with 24 hour specialized palliative care for those living with terminal illness and support for those in their circle. Located in a residential setting behind Greenwood Court (an age-in-place retirement facility) in Stratford, the 8-bed facility is an essential end-of-life care option that did not previously exist in Huron Perth and area prior to its official opening on June 22 2019 after a successful $8.7 million capital campaign. Although located in Stratford, it serves all those in Perth County and area.

While the Ministry of Health covers the direct operation nursing and PSW costs, the aspects of hospice that make it a true home require funds raised by those who understand the magic it provides. Fresh baked cookies, meals made to order, quilts for every bed, video conferencing facilities in every room, pets welcomed and encouraged, no loudspeakers, or bustle of a typical care facility. These are just some of the differences Rotary Hospice offers compared to a medical care facility.

The 19th annual charity run/walk and pork dinner will be held the evening of Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 at the Stratford Rotary Complex (353 McCarthy Road Stratford). This is a family fun event for runners of all ages.

Hog Jog Schedule:

Weaner Run 6:15 pm

10k run 6:30 pm

3.5k run/walk 6:35

Post-race Pork Meal

Awards Ceremony 7:45 pm

Please see the pledge form here:

hog_jog_pledge_form_long_2024.pdf (hogjog.ca)