_ The 2023 Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk:

GAHS is going to the dogs! Join us for of our annual Dash For Dogs 5K and Strutt Your Mutt Dog Walk and help out needy dogs in our community and beyond. Every day our caring staff and volunteers help dogs in so many ways- providing shelter, care, healthy food, a warm blanket, needed medical care and behavioral support and enrichment. Now you can help us help more dogs than ever! With our new Behavior Specialist, we’ll be providing more for dogs in need at the shelter and in our community. Be a part of this exciting growth by registering for and supporting our Dash.

Come walk or run the course along the beautiful Androscoggin Riverwalk path. This is one of the few events in Maine that allow you to also bring your dog (must be current on vaccinations and NO flex-lead leashes). There is also an option to participate virtually. 

Course:

Start at the Humane Society (55 Strawberry Ave)
Go right out of the parking lot
Go left at the stop sign on to Tall Pines Drive
The trailhead is where the road curves right 
Follow the trail to the end (Sunnyside Park)
Turn around and come back

Prizes for:

· Top finishers (both running with and without a dog)
· Best dressed pet
· Top overall fundraiser                                                                                                                    
· All registered participants will be entered to win raffle prizes donated from local businesses

Registration

Early Bird Registration until January 31, 2023: $25

February 28-April 28, 2023: $30

Same-Day Registration on April 30: $35 (until 8:30 only)

New this year: Kids under 8 years old - FREE! (no dogs please)