The Bedford Police Department’s Cops and Canines 5K and 1-Mile Mutt Strut is this Saturday, March 25 at Generations Park at Boys Ranch (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.). Here’s what you need to know if you plan on attending:
- Packet Pick-Up: Already registered to run the 5K? Packet pick-up will be at The Bedford Center YMCA (2801 Forest Ridge Dr.) on Friday, March 24, from 1 to 6 p.m. You can also pick up your packet on race day.
- 5K Run: Online registration has closed, but you can still register for the 5K in-person during packet pick-ups or on race day. Race day registration will begin at 7 a.m. at Generations Park. The 5K run will begin at 8:30 a.m.
- 1-Mile Mutt Strut: Grab your pups! The 1-mile Mutt Strut will kick off at 8 a.m., with Zeus (the world’s TALLEST dog according to Guinness World Records) leading the way. The Mutt Strut will include walking two laps around the lake, and all participating dogs will receive a Cops and Canines bandana. As a reminder, all dogs MUST be on leashes. Zeus will also be available for photos after the Mutt Strut. You do not need to register for the 5K to participate.
- Animal Adoptions: The City’s mobile adoption trailer will be at the park for anyone interested in adopting a new furry friend! All adoption fees will be waived on Saturday.
- Raffle Prizes: We’ll be raffling off TONS of prizes during the event, including tools, dog toys and treats, restaurant gift cards, various baskets, and more! Each raffle ticket will be $1 (no cash will be accepted). Once you have a raffle ticket, you’ll drop a ticket into a bin for the item you wish to win. Raffle drawings will begin around 10 a.m. and you must be present to win.
- Parking: Parking will be available throughout Generations Park at Boys Ranch and at The Bedford Center YMCA.