Run, Walk, Wag: 5K to Benefit Animals in Need
Registration for the 2026 Irvine Animal Care Center Virtual 5K is open! This is your chance to earn miles for happy tails –– benefiting special programs at the center and helping animals in need find loving homes.
How to Get Involved
Submit an entry fee of $35, complete the 5K between April 1 and April 30, and receive your exclusive medal and certificate. Enter your four-legged friends for an additional $8, and they'll receive their very own medal for accompanying you on the 5K. Proceeds go toward special programs for the animals.
How Does a Virtual 5K Work?
Virtual 5K events can be done at your own pace, running or walking. Complete your race anywhere, any time. Team up with family and friends (two-legged or four-legged)! Remember to monitor your race time, so you can fill it in on your certificate.
Share Your Progress
Want to brag about your time, show off your four-legged running buddy, or see how fellow participants are doing? Share your photos or 5K updates on the Irvine Animal Care Center’s Facebook page at facebook.com/irvineanimals, or on Instagram using the hashtag #IrvineAnimals5k.
For more information or questions, call 949-724-7740.
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