Register by May 20th to get your t-shirt!
Thank you to our sponsor!

Register for APL's annual Donuts and Dogs 5K Fun Run to benefit the lifesaving work and the animals of the Animal Protective League! Join us June 1st at Southwind Park. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Register by May 20th to get your race t-shirt!
Register for our 5K times run if you are a serious runner or join our 5K fun run/walk!
Pre-registration is required. Bring your sociable, well-behaved dog (must be up-to-date on all vaccinations, have proof of a current rabies vaccine and be at least four months of age). Don't forget to dress your best for our costume contest!
Don't want to race yourself but still want to help? Become a Cat-Napper! You will receive a race t-shirt and a personalized thank you letter from an APL cat or dog!
All proceeds go to help animals in APL’s Care!
You must pre-register for the race by May 30th at midnight. There will be no on-site registration this year.
Race Agenda
June 5th
- Registration closes at midnight
June 6th - Race Packet Distribution
- 4:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. at APL
June 7th - Race Day
- 9:00 a.m. Visit with our Vendors. Limited race day packet distribution (no on-site registration)
- 9:30 a.m. Costume Contest
- 10:00 a.m. Timed Race
- 10:30 a.m. Award Ceremony for Costume Contest and Timed Race
- 11:00 a.m. Fun Run/Walk
- 12:00 p.m. Event Ends
There will be lots of vendors along with free activities including doggie massages, doggie cooling pools, and much more from 9 a.m. to Noon p.m. There will even be treats for people and dogs alike! (Donuts provided by Mel-O-Cream)
Race Prize Categories
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🏆 Overall 1st Place 5K, Male and Female
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🏆 1st Place 5K, 12 and under, Boy and Girl
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🏆 1st Canine to cross the finish line
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🏆 Best Costume
Here are the ways you can get involved:
- Race! $30 Pre-registration required.
- Become a Cat-Napper! You will receive a race t-shirt and a personalized thank you letter from an APL cat or dog!
- Set up a fundraising page! Whether you are a racer or just want to fundraise, you can create individual and team fundraising pages online! Ask your friends, family and co-workers to donate on your behalf.
- Volunteer at the event! Contact Mary at volunteer@apl-shelter.org
- Be a sponsor or vendor! Contact Jeff at 217-544-7387 or events@apl-shelter.org



Thank you to all our 2024 Donuts & Dogs Sponsors
In-Kind Sponsors
Mel-O-Cream