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Are you ready to strut your mutt for the 5K for K9s and you?

��MŮ�� Tuscarawas Alumni Association and Geib Funeral Home and Crematory are partnering for the Flash Dash 5K-9 run & .5-mile fun run/walk at the Tuscarawas Campus, 330 University Dr. NE, New Philadelphia on Sat., Sept. 9!  Participants can compete in a self-timed run or walk individually or bring your well-behaved Dog to join you in the contests. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and race time is 10 a.m.

Two division options for the 5K run/walk include a runner only division and a runner + dog division. The .5-mile fun run/walk is open for all, including K9s.  All dogs must be leashed, vaccinated and tagged. 

Pre-5K registration fee is $15, and $10 for students and alumni members. 5K entry fee the day of the race is $20. Preregistration deadline is Sept. 1. The .5-mile fun run/walk registration is $15.  All pre-registered participants will receive a free T-shirt.

Eventgoers and pets do not have to compete.

The dog-friendly event also includes a “Doggie Fest” for the whole family featuring food, Furry Paw Art, K9 Judging Contest, Puppy Photo Booth, and other tail-wagging activities followed by event awards.  Proceeds support ��MŮ�� Tuscarawas Vet Tech scholarships.

“Dogs are family these days,” says Chad Conrad, director of philanthropy.  “We want to bring together the love of pets and ��MŮ�� Tuscarawas for a ‘dog-gone’ day of fun and Golden Eagles pride to help make the future brighter for our students.”

To register for the event, visit ; Contact Chad Conrad at 330.308.7445 or cconra1@kent.edu for questions or additional information.