Welcome to the 5th Annual RBARI Mutts Marathon!
Join us for the fun on Saturday, October 10 from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. at Shepherd Lake in Ringwood State Park.
A great day for dogs and the humans that care for them (PLUS a dog walk-a-thon fundraiser for the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc.)! This is an “event not to be missed” for pet lovers. Pet owners and animal lovers WALK to lend a paw for the shelter they love – as well as come to see exhibits, demonstrations, special attractions, product giveaways, entertainment, fun, and things for adults and kids to see, do and buy – both human and pet related!
The minimum pledge to participate is $25 - but we know you can raise more than that by making your own Fundraising Page.
The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. is a not-for-profit no-kill shelter supported entirely by the generous contributions of the community. We are focused on finding great homes for great pets and providing families with the resources needed to become responsible, loving, lifelong pet owners.
We protect the abandoned, abused, and unwanted animals in our care by finding them kind and loving homes. We give our cats and dogs food, shelter, medical treatment, and, of course, love. All but the love comes at a cost. It's expensive. And this is where you come in. We're hoping that you'll ask your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family to sponsor you and your dog as walkers in the Mutts Marathon. If you look in the right hand section under Resources, you'll see some "Hints" on how to do this . . . even if you "don't wanna walk". If your friends are as tech-savvy as you, you can print out the Pledge-on-Paper form for them to sign. The animals at RBARI are counting on you!
For more information about RBARI, how you can become a member, how you can donate, or for details on animals waiting to be adopted, visit us at www.rbari.org
The schedule:
- Registration & the fun start at 11 a.m
- Walk starts at 12:15 p.m
- Contests start at 1:45 p.m.. (Largest Dog, Smallest Dog, Best Kisser, Dog/Owner Look-Alike, Best Trick, Worst Trick, Best Costume, and more! A $5 fee covers registration for each contest or $10 for all. The fee is waived for walkers who collect $100 or more in pledges.)
Marathon Rules for Dogs:
- You must bring your current rabies certificate.
- You must be on a leash of 6' or less all the time.
- You can't be aggressive or in heat (or we'll send you home!)
