About the Cause 4paws Gary 5k Hound Pound
The course runs at Wolf Lake Pavilion, a lakeside setting that keeps things scenic and mostly flat underfoot. Dogs are welcome on the course, so expect plenty of four-legged participants alongside their people. The race raises money for a local pet food pantry that helps families in the area keep their animals fed and at home rather than surrendered.
Race-day photos are part of the morning, which makes sense given how many dogs show up. The atmosphere leans toward the participatory end, with people clearly there for the cause as much as the clock.
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