Richmond SPCA's 24th Annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party

The Richmond SPCA hosts the Dog Jog and 5K each year to raise crucial support for vulnerable pets. By raising funds in honor of your participation, you help save the lives of thousands of animals in our community and deliver vital programs to needy pets and the people who love them.

Incentives to Fundraise

Prizes are awarded to our top fundraising individuals (youth and adult) and teams! All prizes and incentives can be picked up outside Smoky’s Training Center when 5K Race results are posted on event day.

Dynamic Doggo: Raise $250 or more, and you’ll get a limited-edition mug.

Fabulous Fido: Raise $500 or more, and you’ll get a limited-edition mug and tote bag.

Marvelous Mutt: Raise $1,000 or more, and you’ll get the opportunity to name a pet in the care of the Richmond SPCA and receive a limited-edition mug and tote bag.
 

Tips for Fundraising

Register. Sign up online today! You will automatically be set up with a personal fundraising web page.

Tell your story. Personalize your fundraising web page with a photo and be sure to tell your page visitors why the cause of helping homeless dogs, cats, kittens and puppies is important to you. Use this space to ask your friends, coworkers and family to make a donation in your (or your pet’s) honor.

Get the word out. Use the email and social media tools available after logging into your fundraising page to ask friends and family to support your participation in the Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party. Consider sending updates to your current and potential supporters to keep them in the loop about your fundraising success. Send letters via snail mail to friends and family and provide them with a stamped envelope with your address on it – it’s so easy they’ll have to donate!

Double your donations. Does your company have a matching gift program? Ask your employer to match what you raise.

Donate your birthday. Ask that your friends contribute to your fundraising goal instead of purchasing a gift for your upcoming birthday, anniversary or other special occasion. You can easily do this by creating a Facebook Fundraiser.

Donate instead. Donate what you would have spent on an online purchase, a coffee or takeout from a restaurant. Contribute the money you saved to your fundraising goal – and enjoy the sweet satisfaction that you’re helping a pet in need!

Join or create a team. Teamwork, even at a distance, puts the FUN in fundraising! Put together a team of coworkers, friends or family and fundraise together for the Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party.

Already registered, but want to create a or join a team? No problem! Contact Janae Jones at 804-521-1309 for help.