Pet Walk, Run Returns To Hinsdale

HINSDALE, IL — Hinsdale Humane Society’s dog and stroller-friendly certified 5K race will provide family fun, fitness and lots of furry friends, while helping homeless animals. The race will return to Hinsdale this year on Sunday, June 3, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Katherine Legge Memorial Park.

According to the society, as HHS approaches the 65 year mark of serving the community, event participants will enjoy a certified 5K run through scenic Hinsdale neighborhoods, with activities after the race for all attendees.

The run and walk begins and ends in Katherine Legge Park. After the 5K, attendees can enjoy the Kids Dash complete with activities like a slime table and face painting, in addition to a DJ, giant bubbles, frisbee dogs, food and local vendors with giveaways and items for sale, the society said in a release.

Registration fee is $40 per adult runner and $50 day of, $25 per walker (walkers are not timed), $25 for child runners under 9 years old and $10 for the Kids Dash that includes a hero cape.

For runners and walkers, race packet pick-up takes place at Midtown Athletic Club, 215 63rd St., in WIllowbrook on Friday, June 1 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. - noon. According to the society, race day registration is from 7-7:30 a.m., warm-up is at 7:45 a.m., the race begins at 8 a.m., Kids Dash at 9:30 a.m. and awards will be presented to top finishers in each age bracket at 9:45 a.m. by returning M.C. Judy Hsu from ABC7.

“Pet Walk & Run has been a big part of our fundraising for almost 30 years,” Jacki Rossi, Development Director, said in a release. “And as we get ready to celebrate 65 years of HHS serving the community, we want to thank our supporters for all they have done to help us continue on with our mission. We cannot do what we do without you!”

Photo provided by Hinsdale Humane Society.