Saturday, October 16, 2021

Registration:

Online registration is closed for the race, but you can still participate!! Come to Spoke & Art Provisions Co. on Friday, October 15 from 4 pm – 8 pm for our Pre-Race Packet Pick Up OR register the morning of the race. Our registration table opens at 7:30 am!

Virtual online registration will remain available until October 31.

Description:

Calling all animal lovers! The 2nd annual FURever Homes 8K, 5k, and Pet Run is back! Join us on Saturday, October 16 at Jamestown High School for a PAW-some event to support local homeless pets in need. This event is for runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels. There will be an 8k, 5k, and 1-mile run/walk. All proceeds will benefit Heritage Humane Society.

Don’t feel like running a 8k or 5k? Sign up for the 1-mile Fun Run (and Pet Run). This event is untimed and you can participate with your dog(s)! NOTE: all dogs attending the event MUST be on a leash (non-retractable only) at all times and must be current on all vaccinations.

We are also offering a VIRTUAL option! Sign up and have your race packet delivered to your home! YOU decide how you would like to participate in the race.

The course starts and ends at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, VA. The course will include sections of Greensprings Trail and the Capital Trail. Online registration is available now! 

Races:

*If you register after Friday, Oct. 8 t-shirts cannot be guaranteed for the day of the race.

1-mile Fun Run (& Pet Run) – $20

8k – $40

5k – $40

Virtual  – $25

Vendor Village Map:

CLICK on the image to see a larger printable version.

Registration Includes:

– Race T-Shirt

– Race Medal (for 1-mile Fun Run)

– Swag Bag

*If you register after Friday, October 8 t-shirts cannot be guaranteed for the day of the race

Race Schedule:

– 7:30 AM – Vendor Village Opens

– 8:30 AM – 1-mile Fun Run starts

– 9 AM – 8k starts

– 9:20 AM – 5k starts

– 9:30 AM – Contests (at the main stage)

– 10 AM – Raffle drawings, awards (at the main stage)

– 10:30 AM – Awards Ceremony (at the main stage)

Contests:

Sign up for our event contests! We are asking for a $5 donation to enter. You can enter the day of the race OR online by filling out the information below. The contests will be held at the main stage at 9:30 AM. Winners of each contest will receive a plaque and gift bag!

– Contest #1 – Best Pet Costume

– Contest #2 – Pet/Owner Look-A-Like

– Contest #3 – Best Pet Trick

Race Packet Pick-Up:

Packet pick-up will be available the day before the race (Friday, October 15) at Spoke & Art Provisions Co. located at 3449 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185 from 4 pm – 8 pm.

Stick around and use your FREE beer ticket while enjoying music by Billy Joe Daniels. Grab a bite to eat and enter your FREE raffle ticket to win some of our fantastic prizes! Additional raffle tickets will be available for $2 each or $5 for 3.

Special thank you to Spoke & Art Provisions Co. for hosting, to all our sponsors, and to the local companies that donated some amazing raffle prizes!

Awards:

8k: Awards to top 3 overall, top 3 in five-year age groups from 19-and-under through 70-and-under

5k: Male/Female overall (no age groups)

Pet Run: Participation Award

Sweet Ellie Photography:

Sweet Ellie Photography will be at the event taking photos of the pets and participants. The photo album will be shared on our website after the race for everyone to enjoy! 

We want to ensure that our attendees stay as safe as possible while enjoying the event. We will be strictly following the guidance from the CDC and our state and local officials to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Thank you to: