Dash for Dogs: The most adorable event is coming to Vancouver on Saturday
The second annual Dash for Dogs will be held in Vancouver on Saturday with proceeds supporting guide dogs in British Columbia and Alberta. (Cover photo: Suzanne Rushton)
Holding a running event in Stanley Park located in downtown Vancouver ensures a race will be as picturesque as it gets. The directors of Dash for Dogs are doing just that but with the addition of some canine friends and in support of a good cause.
The second annual Dash for Dogs will be held on Saturday in support of BC and Alberta Guide Dogs.
The non-competitive event welcomes runners with or without a dog to participate and asks that those with canines to have their companions on-leash and kept close during the run/walk.
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The inaugural event raised $2,866 in 2015. Proceeds support pairing certified guide dogs at no cost to blind/visually impaired people, according to the website.
The event is put on by RunGo, a mobile application that provides users voice navigation for walking and running routes. The race will be begin at Brockton Pavilion in Stanley Park.
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Start times (PST), Feb. 20:
10K — 9 a.m.
5K — 9:15 a.m.
2K — 9:30 a.m.
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Runners can enjoy post-run festivities including pancakes, coffee, and prizes. Race director Craig Slagel is closely connected to the cause as he’s the owner of Dynasty, a now-retired guide dog.
More information on the race can be found here.
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