RuffRiders 0.5K "Race," & Dog Adoption
WALK-UP REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ON RACE-DAY STARTING AT 10:30 AM!
Only $25
All the glory and none of the training of a traditional race. This event is truly the race for the rest of us!
Bring your dog out for 546 yards of fun, community, and a great cause. Don't have a dog? No problem; Northern Nevada's best shelters will be adopting out loving pups looking for their forever families.
This event benefits RuffRiders - Saving Dogs on Death-Row.
EVENT DETAILS:
When:
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Check-In and Registration will begin at 10:30 AM
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The “Race” itself kicks off at 11:30 AM
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Festivities continue through 1:30 PM
Where:
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Idlewild Park – 2055 Idlewild Drive, Reno
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**See map for Check-In and Registration location
Parking:
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**Please Note: With a large expected turnout and alcohol being served, we highly recommend utilizing services like Lyft & Uber to get to and from the event
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Parking is available on all public streets along Idlewild Drive
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Parking within Idlewild Park will be limited and/or restricted to certain areas
Donations:
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We love that you’re already supporting us by attending. With that said, we rely solely on donations and fundraising to continue to do the life-saving work we do. Check and credit card donations can be made at the Registration booth
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Cash donations can be made at either the Registration, Goody Pick-Up, or Silent Auction booths
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We sincerely appreciate your support!
Goodies:
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Depending on when you registered, t-shirts will be handed out when you check in
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For those who registered after the “Day-Of” deadline, t-shirts will be available for pickup at Revision Brewing at 380 S. Rock Blvd, Sparks on Saturday, November 10th from 1pm to 3pm
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ALL participants will receive Goody Bags full of more swag available at the Goody Bag Pick-Up, located to the East end of the vendors and food trucks **See map
Animals / Pets:
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Leashed dogs will certainly be permitted at the event
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Please be sure to pick up after your dog
Costume Contest:
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We have decided to forego the costume contests this year, though we still encourage you and your pup to dress up
Photo Booth:
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Capture the excitement of Race-Day with our interactive photo booth provided by our friends at FurEver USA
Alcohol:
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Registered participants ages 21 and up will be given a wristband upon check-in, good for your two free pints of beer during the race
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You MUST show your ID at check-in; no exceptions will be made
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All open alcohol must stay within the marked event boundaries
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Additional alcohol will be available for purchase in the Food Truck area of the event
Dog Adoptions:
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Dogs will be available for adoption in Adoption Row from our wonderful shelter & rescue partners: Nevada Humane Society, SPCA of Northern Nevada, Canine Rehabilitation & Sanctuary, and Boxers & Buddies
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All dogs adopted during the event will receive an adoption bundle from some of our amazing sponsors: Bully Tuff Dog Wear, Charlie’s Place, Natural Paws, and Petco Legends
Vendors:
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Stop by the vendor booths for exciting products and services available to you and your pets
Silent Auction:
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This is a fundraising event after all! Bid on a wide selection of available prizes at our Silent Auction, located next to the Goody Bag Pick-Up. Your generosity goes a long way!
Have a great time, be safe, and we hope to see you at next year’s bigger and better RuffRiders 0.5K “Race” & Dog Adoption!
