Costume Parade & Contest

Online registration is open until October 19. After that date, you can register onsite for an additional $5. Participants who want to register onsite, please bring this completed registration form to the "Onsite Registration" table at the event.

Have even more fun on race day when you and/or your dog dress up in costume and participate in our costume parade & contest! Prizes in several categories will be awarded to individuals, dogs, individuals with dogs, and groups. Prizes will be provided for all contest winners!

Contest categories:

Overall Best in Show
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Best Dressed Individual (human or dog)
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Best Dressed Duo (human/dog)
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Best Dressed Group (humans/dogs)

Prizes awarded following the race and walk

Want to judge the contest? Do you have a suggestion for a judge?

We are always looking for judges to help out with our costume parade & contest. Contact us!

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About the Pennsylvania Veterinary Foundation's The Last Chance (TLC) Program

This program is administered by the Pennsylvania Veterinary Foundation (PVF) and was established in 2009 to help ensure a source of funding for the care of abused or neglected, unowned companion animals that might otherwise be euthanized or turned over to an animal shelter that is already overburdened.

We see the TLC program as a true partnership between veterinary practices, their clients, other pet owners, and the animal-loving public that will result in the emergency care and necessary treatment of animals who might not get the proper care without this fund.

DEADLINE EXTENDED:
Be sure to register by October 9 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!

After the deadline has passed, we cannot guarantee any t-shirts.

How much does it cost?

Onsite registration prices are:

Adult 5K Run	$30.00
Adult 1-Mile Walk	$30.00
Child 5K Run (ages 3-11)	$15.00
Child 1-Mile Walk (ages 3-11)	$15.00