Save-A-Pet’s
Furry Friends 5K
6-Legged Fun Run / Walk with your Dog (1 mile)
Saturday, June 27, 2026
5K: 8:00 AM Start
1 Mile: 9:30 AM Start
Old School Forest Preserve
Shelter C
Libertyville, IL
All proceeds from the race benefit Save-A-Pet - a true no kill animal rescue!
To be guaranteed a t-shirt by race day, registration must be received by May 31st. If you register after this date, you may not receive your shirt until after the race. If that is the case, you will receive an email notification with a date and time to pick up your shirt.
The Save-A-Pet Furry Friends 5K & 6-Legged Walk will take place rain or shine! However, in the case of severe weather, the live event will be cancelled for safety reasons. If the decision is made to cancel, an update will be posted on the Save-A-Pet Website, Save-A-Pet Facebook Page, as well as the 2026 Furry Friends 5K Race Event Page and 2026 Furry Friends 5K Facebook Event page. You will also have the option to be partially refunded to match the virtual and live walk registration fee, or donate the refund amount to Save-A-Pet and our animals. If you registered for the either the virtual or live walk, no refund will be provided.
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. For more than 50 years we have taken great pride in practicing our no-kill mission which has led to the successful adoption of more than 67,000 dogs and cats.
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Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Virtual Participant Shipping
Virtual Participants: If you would like to have your race packet shipped to you please add this option on
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Register for Virtual Participant Shipping$12.18Mar 1 - Jun 26
Virtual Runner 5K Fun Run/Walk
Can't make it on race day? Want to break up the distance over multiple days? Then the virtual walk is for you! You can also bike, swim or do any movement of your choice.
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Register for Virtual Runner 5K Fun Run/Walk$38.86Mar 1 - Jun 26
Virtual 1 Mile Walk
Can't make it on race day? Then the virtual walk is for you! Take a walk in the neighborhood or in the park with your canine friend while helping rescued animals.
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Register for Virtual 1 Mile Walk$28.19Mar 1 - Jun 26
5K Adult (15 & over)
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Register for 5K Adult (15 & over)$38.86Mar 1 - Jun 26
5K Youth (14 & under)
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Register for 5K Youth (14 & under)$33.53Mar 1 - Jun 26
1 Mile 6-Legged Fun Run/Walk (not timed) Individual
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Register for 1 Mile 6-Legged Fun Run/Walk (not timed) Individual$28.19Mar 1 - Jun 26
Event Info
5K Timed Run - Start Time 8:00 am
Participants will receive a backpack with race materials, race t-shirt, a participation medal.
The first place overall finishers (male and female) will receive trophies.
The top three finishers for males and females within each age group will receive trophies.
6-Legged Fun Run/Walk - Start Time 9:30 am
Bring your four-legged friend for exercise and socialization while supporting Save-A-Pet.
All 6-Legged Fun Run/Walk human participants will receive a backpack and a race t-shirt.
Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up
Friday, June 26 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm at:
Save-A-Pet Adoption Center 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL
Race Morning Registration & Packet Pick Up: 7:00 am
Race Site Location: Old School Forest Preserve, Shelter C
Age Award Categories:
1st, 2nd & 3rd place Male/Female in the following:
14 & under
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 & over
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors:
Leader of the Pack Sponsor
Top Dog Sponsor
Tail Wagger Sponsor
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors:
Leader of the Pack Sponsor
Top Dog Sponsor
Pick of the Litter Sponsor
Tail Wagger Sponsor
Drool Master Sponsor
Take My Paw Sponsors
In Kind Sponsors
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Patti Venetucci | $1,065.85 |
| 2 | Krystal Prideaux | $320.35 |
| 3 | Anonymous | $267.10 |
Top teams
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Quaids Crew$267.10 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
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Benny and the JetsRaised:$81.58 |
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| 3 |
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Izzy GirlRaised:$27.48 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Krystal
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Krystal PrideauxRaised: $320.35 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Margo
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Margo Miley$267.10 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Alexis
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Alexis Marder$81.58 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Fri, June 26, 2026 10:00 AM - Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up at Save A Pet 10A-5P
- Sat, June 27, 2026 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
- Sat, June 27, 2026 8:00 AM - 5K Run Start
- Sat, June 27, 2026 9:30 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Stacy Ellington
- Phone
- +1 847-740-7788 ext. 108
- Website
- Visit website
