Anderson Humane in Batavia to host walk and 5K to benefit animal rescue

Batavia area community members can raise funds to help save the lives of pets in Kane County by participating in Anderson Humane’s Walk4Animals on Sept. 14 at the Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Avenue.

Anderson Humane’s mission is to provide animals with life-changing care, food, shelter, medical care and most important the love and respect they deserve, according to a news release. Funds raised at the event will help Anderson Humane find homes for 4,000 pets and provide care for 3,000 injured and orphaned wild animals this year.

Participants can compete in the 5K race or walk 1.65 miles at their own pace along the Batavia Riverwalk. All are encouraged to wear purple.

The event will feature Anderson’s ambassador Isabella the Virginia opossum, a visit from Wings & Talons, refreshments, vendors and more.

Participants can register as an individual, team or business, with prizes to be awarded to teams and individuals based on the amount of funds they raise.

The 5K will be timed and costs $45 per entry in advance or $60 on the day of the race. The 1.65-mile walk costs $25 per entry or $10 per person for those younger than 18.

Schedule of events:

6:45 a.m. – 5K registration

7:45 a.m. – Walk4Animals registration

8:00 a.m. – 5K begins

8:50 a.m. – 5K awards

9:00 a.m. – Walk4Animals begins

10:30 a.m. – Awards, refreshments, vendors

In the 5K, medals will be awarded to the first- and second-place male and female finishers in the following age categories: 14 and younger, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64 and 65 and older.

Walk4Animals participants will receive awards for the highest individual fundraiser, highest team fundraiser and Spirit Award.

Race packet pickup will be from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, and 6:45 a.m. on race day.

For more information or to register, visit runsignup.com/Race/IL/Batavia/Walk4Animals5KRunWalk.