Avon Lake Dog Wash and 5k

The youth groups at Avon Lake United Church of Christ are holding their 10th Annual Dog Wash and Dirty Dog 5K run and 1-Mile Dog Walk on Saturday July 16th beginning at 9:00AM.The Dog Wash begins at 9:00AM and goes until 1:00PM. Several “dog-friendly” companies will be on-hand along with a number of rescue groups bringing dogs available for adoption. A DJ, games, contests, concessions and much more round out the event.The race is administered by Hermes Road Racing and with pre-registration starting at 8:00am. There is a $20 fee for each racer or walker to participate in the event. Each participant receives a Dirty Dog 5K t-shirt.The Dog Wash and Dirty Dog 5K are fundraisers for the Youth Ministry programs at Avon Lake U.C.C. Specifically the proceeds from this event are used to help fund the various mission trips that Jr. High youth and High School youth from the church attend each summer.

More information can be found at the website: http://www.hermescleveland.com/roadracing/events/dirtydog.asp