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When is the Santa Paws 5K?
The Santa Paws 5K Run is on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Rain or shine.
Race Check-In: 8:00am
Race Start Time: 9:00am
More: Celebrity Santa Paws Photos: 9:30am – 10:30am
Have your race photo taken with celebrity Santa Gerald Owens of WRAL-TV5!
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Where is the Run?
The Run will be held on Dorothea Dix Campus at 62 Whiteside Drive, Raleigh, NC.
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How much is the registration fee?
For competitive runners, with or without dogs: $30 - $40 online thru November 17th; $50 day of the Run (if spots are still available). PLEASE note this has sold out for 2 years in a row!
For recreational runners, with or without dogs: $25 - $35 online thru November 17th; $45 day of the Run.
Fundraisers can save $10 with the Super Early-Bird discount code through August 31st and $5 with the Early Bird discount through October 19th. All eligible registrations, for early bird discounts, will be automatically applied at checkout, no code needed!
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What is included in the registration fee?
You will receive a race number (with a chip for competitive runners), goodies from sponsors, and of course, a great feeling!
*Shirts are not included in the registration fee. They can be purchased online during registration. Shirt availability is only guaranteed through October 19, 2018.
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Is my registration fee tax-deductible?
For competitive run registrants, there is a Fair Market Value of $15.
For recreational run registrants, there is a Fair Market Value of $10.
For fun run registrants, there is a Fair Market Value of $10.
Any donation above the registration fee is completely tax-deductible.
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How can I register?
You can register online thru Sunday, November 18th.
You can also register...
- Offline by calling 919-532-2087.
- In person at the Adoption Center: 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC thru Saturday, November 17th.
- At the event.
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How can I receive my Run Packet and purchased Event Shirt(s)?
You can pick up your run packet at the Adoption Center: 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC on Saturday, November 17th.
You can also pick them up at the check-in area on the day of the event.
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How long is the Run?
The 5K Run is a USTAF-certified 5K Route, which is approximately 3.1 miles. Walking is allowed, but a 16-min/mile pace must be maintained as the race route will only be closed to traffic for a limited time. See a map of the couse below.
The Fun-Run is 1-mile and is for runners or walkers!
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Are strollers and non-running pets allowed to participate?
People with strollers or non-running pets can register as recreational runners. Each participant must maintain a 16-min/mile pace and be prepared to move aside if they encounter runners doubling-back on the route. Participants can only run with a stroller or a dog, but not both.
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What happens if it’s raining when the run starts?
The Santa Paws 5K is a rain or shine event. The SPCA of Wake County holds the right to cancel the event in case of extreme weather. If cancellation is necessary, the SPCA will notify all registrants via email and on the website.
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Does the SPCA of Wake County require participants to fundraise?
You are not required to fundraise, but we encourage you to fundraise above the registration fee. Just imagine the IMPACT we could have if every run participant got (5) $50 donations. 5 for the 5K, $50 for the SPCA's 50+ years of work in the community.
If that happened, participants would collectively raise OVER one hundred thousand dollars to help care for more than 3,400 homeless pets that te SPCA help each year, as well as bringing valuable services to the pets and people in our community.
What a difference you could make!
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How is the money I raise used?
100% of the money you raise goes directly to helping the homeless animals in our care. Please know that your support is vital to the SPCA of Wake County — donors make all the work the SPCA does possible. We do not receive any local, state, or federal dollars. We are an independent nonprofit organization and receive no funding from the ASPCA.
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How do I turn in my donations?
The easiest way is to encourage your donors to make their gifts online. Give them the link to your personal page so you automatically get credit for their gift.
You can drop off or mail your donations to the Adoption Center at 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC. Be sure to include the donation pledge form so that we can recognize your donors and send them a gift receipt.
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