Makin' Strides for Strays
Schedule
Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Phillips park, Aurora IL | Aurora, IL
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🐾 Walk. Run. Celebrate. Save Lives. 🐾Join us for Makin’ Strides for Strays, A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter’s beloved annual 5K walk/run and family festival - a fun, dog-friendly community event supporting animals in need!
Whether you’re running, walking, or simply enjoying the day with friends and furry companions, every step helps provide life-saving care, compassion, and second chances for shelter pets.
Since 1989, A.D.O.P.T. has placed over 30,000 animals into loving homes, and this event helps us continue that mission.
🌿 What to Expect
✨ Scenic 5K course around beautiful Mastodon Lake
🎪 Family festival with vendors, music, contests, and activities
🐕 Dog-friendly fun (yes, bring your pups!)
🎶 Post-race celebration with food, music, and community vibes
💙 Opportunities to fundraise and make an even bigger impact
📍 Event Location
Phillips Park Main Pavilion (Ray-Moses Drive)
Aurora, IL
5K begins at the Mastodon Lake Parking Lot.
If you need help navigating, enter:
👉 "Parker Ave. & Ray Moses Dr" into your GPS.
🎟️ Registration Includes
✔️ Strides t-shirt
✔️ A.D.O.P.T. bandana for pets in attendance
✔️ Swag bag
✔️ Festival admission (while supplies last)
There is no fee to attend the festival but donations are encouraged!
Bring your friends, family, four-legged companions and help make a lasting difference for animals waiting for their forever homes.
👉 Register today and start your fundraising journey!
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Where is it happening?
Phillips park, Aurora IL, Phillips Park Zoo, 900 Ray C Moses Dr, Aurora, IL 60505, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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