Makin' Strides for Strays

🐾 Makin’ Strides for Strays 5K & Dog-Friendly Festival in Aurora, IL

🎟️ 5K Registration:
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Aurora/MakinStridesForStrays

Please note: 5K registration is completed through RunSignUp. The festival is free to attend and open to everyone!

Join A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter for Makin’ Strides for Strays, a dog-friendly 5K walk/run and family festival in Aurora, Illinois benefiting animals in need. This signature summer fundraiser brings together animal lovers, families, runners, walkers, and local businesses for a fun-filled morning at beautiful Phillips Park.

The event features a timed 5K around scenic Mastodon Lake, followed by a lively pet-friendly festival with music, local vendors, food and drinks, adoptable animals, dog contests, and activities for all ages.

Whether you’re looking for a fun charity 5K, a dog-friendly event near Naperville and Aurora, or just a great way to spend a Sunday morning, Makin’ Strides for Strays has something for everyone.

🐾 Event Highlights:
• Timed 5K walk/run around Mastodon Lake
• Dog-friendly festival with music, vendors, and activities
• Adoptable animals and an adoptable pet parade
• Dog contests and family-friendly fun
• Food, drinks, coffee, and local treats

Not a runner? No problem! The festival is free to attend, and everyone is welcome.

Every registration, donation, and fundraiser helps A.D.O.P.T. provide shelter, medical care, and second chances for animals in need.

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