Wilbraham, The Jack Rome Memorial 5K

The Jack Rome Memorial Walk/Run is back!

Join us on Sunday, May 4th at Fountain Park, 883 Tinkham Road in Wilbraham, MA for the 3rd Annual Jack Rome Memorial Walk/Run that benefits the animals in need at TJO!

The Jack Rome Memorial 5K is an event the whole family can participate in… even the pups! In fact, we encourage all dogs to bring their families! Stick around after the race when the festivities begin! Music, vendors, raffles, food trucks, goodie bags for all participants, and more!

Well-behaved pups who attend should be on a leash at all times. No flexi-leads.

We are excited to have Fast Track Timing as our new timing organization. All races will be timed accurately, and each race will be the correct distance.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Registration begins at 8:30am.
• Event kick off at 10:00am.
• Early bird registration Feb 3rd – Feb 28th $30, includes event t-shirt.
• Registration March 1st – April 15th $35, includes event t-shirt.
• Registration April 16th until day of event – $35, t-shirts available to purchase while supplies last.
• Registration for the 10K option is $35 for early birds and $40 thereafter.
• Children under 12 are free.

Got a team? Sign them up!!

Refreshments will be served after the race. Goodie bags for all participants.

Awards for top dog, top male and top female.

Your support enables the Foundation to continue to fund specialized surgeries and diagnostics, now including on-site radiographs, medical equipment, comprehensive testing, emergency clinics as needed, medications and medical supplies, high-quality on-site veterinary care, enrichment supplies that provide comfort and reassurance while in the shelter, and more.

REGISTER TODAY!

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Who we are:

The Foundation for TJO Animals, is dedicated to raising much needed funds to help animals in need at the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center, which serves the cities of Springfield, Holyoke and Chicopee, Massachusetts. With a focus on providing financial assistance and grants for veterinary care, the Foundation has had a direct impact on saving the lives of animals at the shelter.

Your support enables the Foundation to continue to fund specialized surgeries and diagnostics, now including on-site radiographs, medical equipment, comprehensive testing, emergency clinics as needed, medications and medical supplies, high-quality on-site veterinary care, enrichment supplies that provide comfort and reassurance while in the shelter, and more.

The Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center and the Foundation for TJO Animals work TOGETHER every day to save the lives of thousands of local animals in need. This past year 1417 animals found loving homes, and 1085 medical procedures were performed by the TJO veterinary team. The incredible animal control officers responded to nearly 5,400 calls from the community needing assistance.