CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KFVS) - The Caruthersville Humane Society will host the 20th annual John VanAusdall 5k run and 2 mile walk on Saturday, April 25.
Wilcox said the event is critical for the humane society to cover the costs of supplies and vetting to save animals.
“We have such a great community and we have been able to keep operating, but we count on the 5K every year to help us keep going,” Wilcox said.
The race will begin at 8 a.m. at the Carutherville Public Library.
Pre-registration is open. Registration forms can be picked up at the Diane Sayre Recreation Center, the Caruthersville Public Library or the shelter. The pre-registration cost is $25 or $30 the day of the race. Registration begins at 7 a.m.
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Participants will receive a t-shirt.
The shelter is also accepting sponsorships for the race. Sponsorship levels begin at $100 and increase to $1500 in increments. Sponsorships are displayed on the race t-shirt and the wall of the shelter year-round.
For more information or questions, contact the shelter at (573) 724-4045.
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