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WALK + RUN + WAG TO MAKE AN IMPACT 

Sunday, September 19 at ARL Main

 
The Iowa Dog Jog is Iowa's Biggest Dog Party where animal lovers like you can walk, run, or wag to celebrate all things dog and fundraise to help provide food, shelter, medical care, and much more to the over 10,000 pets who come to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa each year. 
 
 

WHAT'S NEW: 

  1. THE LOCATION: What better way to show off our passion and our mission other than bringing the Iowa Dog Jog to the ARL! That's right, the Iowa Dog Jog will be on site at our Main Location and we're excited to show you recent improvements such as our new walking path! 
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  3. THE ROUTE: One thing 2020 taught is that new CAN be fun! You can now choose your own route, new or old, and compete for prizes! You can also choose to take two half mile loops around the ARL's new walking path day of the event at your own pace to complete one mile. 
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  5. ACTIVITY TRACKING: Although we won't be sharing the same start line, we can still share our passion for animals and why we walk, run, or wag through Strava which allows participants to track activity from the start line of their choosing. Simply download the app, create your profile, and join the ARL Iowa Dog Jog Club to see what other participants are logging, and have one more reason to run/walk with your dog! 
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  7. FUNDRAISING: The fun doesn't start until the fundraising does - and there is a new look to the participant center making fundraising even easier including an improved mobile experience! The fundraising prizes now include an Iowa Dog Jog T-shirt. If you raise $50 by August 30, you are guaranteed an Iowa Dog Jog T-shirt and are on your way to earning even more awesome prizes! 
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  9. THE T-SHIRT: Let's be honest, we all think our dogs deserve to have their face on a T-shirt and now that dream can be a reality! Enter your registered dog into the "Face of the Party" photo contest for a chance to have YOUR FIDO's face on this year's shirt!  
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Party by yourself, with your dog, with your team, or start a company team — the steps are all the same! Are you a Party Animal or more of a Cat Napper? Pick from seven different registration options!
 
Step 1: Register as an Individual, Become a Team Captain, or Join a Team
  • If you would like to join a team or create a team, you will want to select Join A Team or Form A Team to complete your registration. You will not be able to join or form a team from the web page if you register as an individual. 
Please email a system administrator at events@arl-iowa.org if a team was not created upon the intial registration or if you would like to join a team after your registration has been completed.
  • Invite friends, family, or colleagues to help raise funds as a group. Track your progress and unlock team prizes!
    Team captains can also earn additional items like ARL swag, gift cards, and more by completing challenges.

Captains, ready for your first two challenges?
  • The first 5 captains to recruit teams of four, or more, will earn a FREE 1-hour rental at Bailey's Bark Park.
  • If your team raises $200 by August 18, you will receive a $50 Gift Card to the ARL's Animal House Store, premier parking day of the event, and a your choice of an ARL T-shirt! 

Step 2: Set up your Participant Center

  • Customize your profile and share your story of why this Fundraiser means so much to you. Your participant center has been upgraded for a better user experience and you can now add more than one photo! 

Step 3: Start Fundraising and Earning Prizes
  • The Iowa Dog Jog was created for animal lovers like you who want to save the lives of homless pets by raising funds to help provide food, shelter and daily care. Along the way, you can save lives, earn prizes, and learn about all the pets you are helping! 
This year, we’ll be kicking off Iowa Dog Jog with a pre-party where fundraisers who reach $150 by September 15 will earn a VIP experience during the pre-party. The VIP experience includes one free drink ticket, a custom Tito's dog tag, AND an exclusive tour of the shelter with ARL CEO, Tom Colvin. To learn more about the pre-party, click here.
 
 
Need help registerting, setting up your personal page, or making a donation? 
Visit our FAQ page to access short instructional videos! 
 
 
VENDORS AND SPONSORS 
As a vendor or sponsor, you will reach thousands of animal lovers and their canine companions who will come together for Iowa's Biggest Dog Party complete with dog-centric activities, fundraising prizes, a dog park and so much more! If you’re interested in sponsorship opportunities or vendor booth packages, please contact events@arl-iowa.org.  
 
 
VOLUNTEER 
Volunteering at events is another great way to support homeless pets in need. Volunteer opportunites may include, but are not limited to: registration, dog valet, set up/tear down, day of activities, and so much more! To learn more about the volunteer opportunities at Iowa Dog Jog, please email events@arl-iowa.org
 
 
REGISTRATION LEVELS
 
Price increase after September 10
Price increase after September 17

Party Animal Admission (1 human + 1 dog) - BEST VALUE! - $95.00
Includes:
- Admit for 1 human + 1 dog
- Access to vendors
- Access to Bailey's Bark Park for Yappy Hour and off-leash time
- Automatic entry to the dog contest
- Dog bandana and waste bags with holder
- Finisher medal for you and a finisher medal for your pup
- ARL slap koozie
- ARL branded leash
- $10 in dog bucks
- Your name included on IowaDogJog.com as a Party Animal and Hero to homeless pets
- Activity wristband for:
--- one FREE entry to the Petcasso station
--- one FREE bath at the Puff N Fluff station
--- goody bag with treats for you and your dog

 
Human + Dog Admission - $40.00
Includes:
- Admit for 1 human + 1 dog
- Access to vendors
- Access to Bailey's Bark Park for Yappy Hour and off-leash time
- Automatic entry to the dog contest
- Dog bandana and waste bags with holder
- Finisher medal for you and a finisher medal for your pup
- ARL slap koozie
- Activity wristband for one FREE bath at the Puff N Fluff station


Human Only Admission - $25.00
Includes:
- Access to Vendor Village
- Access to the Bailey's Bark Park for Yappy Hour and off-leash time
- ARL Slap Koozie
- A Finisher Medal


Cat Protester (admit 1) - $25.00
Enjoy Iowa's Biggest Dog Party by taking the role of a Cat Protester and doing what cats do best- lounging around! Your registration will include:
- 1 hour of Cats N Mats Yoga + kitten snuggles!
- 1 FREE "meow-mosa"
- Access to Vendor Village
- Access to the "protest area" with snacks, a cash bar, and an outdoor seating area where you can lounge.
- 1 "Cats Rule, Dogs Drool" picket- all in good fun!


Dog Napper -  no fee
Great for those who don't want to attend the event, but still want to help pets at the ARL, earn grr-eat fundraising perks, and join the dog team! This does NOT include entry to the event.


Cat Napper - no fee
Purr-fect for those who don't want to attend the even, but still want to help pets at the ARL, earn awesome fundraising purr-ks, and join the cat team! This does NOT include entry to the event.
 

  
SEE WHO'S WALKING FOR PETS 

 



FINE PRINT: We welcome friendly dogs of all sizes and breeds and their responsible owners. For the safety of your dog and others, female dogs should not be in heat and please check with your veterinarian to make sure your dog is up-to-date on all of its vaccinations. Dogs must be leashed and under control of their owner at all times. No retractable leashes, choke chains, or prong collars are allowed. 


 

 

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