Join us for Walk/Run for the Animals and raise funds for pets in need! Each year, HSSW provides thousands of pets with lifesaving medical care, shelter, and a second chance for a happy home. Your support of Walk/Run makes this work possible. Register today for the largest pet-friendly walk or run in our community and make a difference for the animals.

Join Us

Saturday, May 4
Downtown Vancouver Waterfront

Registration: $50 - Register Now

Already registered? We're here to help with Fundraising Tools! You'll find social media graphics, logos, posters, and more to help you reach your goal. 

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Event Info

Schedule

8:00 am | Registration opens & vendor village
9:00 am | Runners start
9:05 am | Fundraising awards ceremony
9:30 am | Walkers start
10:30 am | Animal Awards and Activities
11:00 am | After Party at AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront

*Runners who registered by April 22 will receive their bibs in the mail. Runners who do not receive their bib in the mail should pick up their bib at the Runner Registration Tent the morning of the event. 

Location

The Downtown Vancouver Waterfront (between Esther St. and Grant St.) will serve as the home base for this year's Walk/Run. You'll find a the vendor village, event activities, and so much more in this newly-developed activity center in Downtown Vancouver.

Parking Locations

In addition to street parking, you'll find several public lots near the event site - check out Parking Locations for available parking options.

Event Map

Make sure you're prepared for the day. See the Event Map for layout for registration locations, vendor village, food and snacks, and more! 

Route

Join us for a one, two, or three-mile scenic stroll or a 5k chip-timed run along the Downtown Vancouver Waterfront, all levels and abilities welcome. More information on the Route Map.

Fundraising Prizes

Raising funds to support pets feels great! Getting cool prizes for your fundraising efforts is an added bonus! Click here to check out the 2024 fundraising prizes.

• WHEN YOU REGISTER - Walk/Run tote
• $75 - Walk/Run t-shirt
• $250 - Walk/Run Sweatshirt
• $500 - Carhartt Crossbody Bag
• $750 - HSSW Vest
• $1,250 - HSSW Rain Jacket
• $2,500 - Two tickets to HSSW Gala & Auction or 2025 Winemaker's Dinner and name a litter of puppies or kittens
• $5,000 - Pet photo session with Fuzzy Butt Photography

ANIMAL HEROES - Fundraisers who raise $1,250 or above, receive a prestigious title: Animal Hero. Fundraisers at and above this remarkable level of support receive an invitation to a recognition reception as well as expedited check-in services at the event.

Our Sponsors

Walk/Run for the Animals is our celebration of people and pets and it wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors! Sponsorships support more than the event, they make it possible for us to achieve our mission to rescue · return · restore · rehome · reconnect one animal at a time. Thank you to our 2024 event sponsors. We can't do it without you.

Presenting Sponsor

Thomas A. Plein Foundation

Animal Champions

Top Dog

Tail Wagger

Media Partners

Join the list of our incredible sponsors and make a difference pets in need. Learn more about becoming a sponsor below - or check out our Sponsor Packet.

• Become a Sponsor

  When you join us as a sponsor, you support our lifesaving work with the animals. Whether it’s a second chance at a happy home, urgent medical care, or programs and services that help keep families together, HSSW sponsors make a difference for animals in our community. 2024 Sponsor benefits coming soon - please check back.

  To learn more or become a sponsor, contact Emily Stennes at [email protected] or 360-984-6063. 

Join us as a Vendor

Claim your spot in our vendor village! Located between the Registration Tent and the Starting Line, vendor booths will be visited by nearly 800 participants, farmer's market shoppers, and, of course, furry companions. 

For more information and to register as a vendor, please complete the Vendor Registration Form.

Questions? Contact:
Emily Stennes, Director of Special Events and Sponsorship
[email protected] | 360.984.6063