Muddy Paws Trail Run

PENINSULA, Ohio (July 1, 2008) – Join us on July 12, 2008, for the only dog - friendly trail race around!Runners and their dogs will enjoy a 2, 5 or 10 mile trail race at the beautiful Pine Hollow Trail Head in Cuyahoga Valley National Parks.Runners will receive a T-shirt and goody bag.Proceeds from the event benefit the Humane Society of Greater Akron (HSGA).

“The event doubled in size last year and we are hoping for the same increase this year,” says Karen Conklin, Executive Director.“This is a unique event for runners because it is the only one that allows dogs.”The HSGA is excited about additional sponsors this year and hopes this will also increase the number of participants.Sponsors include Jake’s Good Life, Vertical Runner and Penney Realty.

The goal is to raise $5,000 for homeless animals living at the HSGA.Registration fees are as follows: 2 Mile = $15 pre-registered fee; $20 the day of; 7:30am START and 10/5 Mile = $25 pre-registered fee; $30 the day of; 8:00am START.

For more information about the Humane Society of Greater Akron or the Muddy Paws Trail Run please call (330) 657-2010, (330) 656-1176, visit www.summithumane.org or www.verticalrunner.org. Registration forms are available online.

Celebrating animals is our passion.The Humane Society of Greater Akron, incorporated in 1968, is dedicated to alleviating animal suffering, preventing and investigating animal cruelty, protecting the welfare of animals and providing quality adoption services.It is our goal to respond to the ongoing needs of the animals and residents of Summit County and to educate the community, whose support we need to accomplish this mission.