Event Details

(Check back often for more activities to come!)

Event Date: Saturday, June 15, 2024

Location: Veterans Park on Milwaukee's lakefront (Next to the Gift of Wings Kite Store at 1300 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53202)

Route: Coming soon!

Park map: Coming soon!

Race Start Time: 10:00 a.m. 5K fun run starts; 5K walk and 1-mile walk to follow (Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.)

8:00 a.m.: Registration & prize pick-up begins! 

Turn in all donations & receive your prizes!
Day-of registration opens!
Start visiting our vendors and exhibitors!
Entertainment begins!

9:45 a.m.: Welcome & pre-race countdown at the Start line arch

10:00 a.m.: 5K Fun Run starts! Walkers follow after runners.

10:15 a.m.: Our family-and-pet-friendly festival begins!

Listen to live music

Peruse our vendor & exhibitor booths

Grab a bite from food vendors, including Ian's Pizza, and more

Sip a refreshing beer from the beverage tent

Satisfy your dog's need for speed at one of our lure courses

Build your pup's skills at the agility course

Try your luck at the 50/50 raffle

Watch your dog create their very own masterpiece at our Pupcasso station

Enjoy kids activities with the kiddos

Let Fido "bob" in our mini pools for delicious treats they can't resist

Spin the prize wheel – where everyone’s a winner

...and so much more!

11:30 a.m.: Doggie Costume Contest!

Strut your stuff on our "catwalk" to compete for best dressed, voted on by the audience! Located on the Entertainment Stage.

Interested in joining the Costume contest? Simply meet with your pet at the Entertainment stage by 11:15 a.m. and we'll get you entered!

The 50/50 Raffle winner will be drawn immeditely following Costume contest.

1:00 p.m. Pet Walk festival ends

REGISTRATION INFO

All paid participants receive:

Event T-shirt

Access to our post-race festival

2024 Registration Fee Breakdown

Price schedule for registration is as follows:

2024 SHIRT & PRIZE PICK-UP

Details coming soon!

Event Rules

All participating dogs must be currently licensed with proof of their Rabies (if over 4 months of age), Distemper, and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines.  Please check your records because even if you adopted from us, you may not have all the vaccinations required.  If an incident occurs, you must be able to produce proof in a reasonable amount of time.

For safety reasons, retractable leashes or electric collars will NOT be allowed.  Dogs must be kept on a leash at ALL times, with no exceptions. Leashes should be no more than six feet in length while on the walk.

Female dogs in heat are not permitted.

Participants are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs during the entire event.

Event officials and WHS staff reserve the right to refuse entry to any dog whose behavior could be dangerous to others.  Please use good judgment regarding the temperament of your dog so that this event will be safe and enjoyable for everyone.

No bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, etc. are permitted for safety reasons.

Baby strollers are permitted. Be sure that you and your dog are conditioned and in proper health for this event.