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Defend Your Friend 5K

📅 September 12, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Lockbourne · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 13, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi1 mi

About

The Defend Your Friend 5K, Columbus Humane's annual event, takes place in Lockbourne, Franklin County, on September 12, 2027, together with a dog festival. The 5K run/walk (3.1 miles) starts at 9:00 a.m., and a 1-mile fun run is also offered.

The festival features vendors specializing in dog products, and participants help raise funds for animal welfare and animal cruelty investigations. Early registrants receive goodie bags and event T-shirts. The event aims to strengthen community spirit and support animals in need, whether participants choose to run, walk or simply enjoy the festival.

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