News from Animal Samaritans: Calling All Superheroes. Animal Samaritans Superheroes 5K Run / Walk for the Animals is Saturday, March 4, 2017 beginning at 8am.  The run / walk starts and ends at Rancho Mirage Community Park on Whitewater Place.

Participants receive a cape, t-shirt, medal, trophy for age groups, a swag bag with goodies from our sponsors and the opportunity to win one of 3 door prizes, each valued at $200.00 or more.   Only those registered by March 1 are eligible for the drawing.  Bib numbers will be randomly selected and winners announced at the end of the 5K.

Non-runners are welcome too.   We will have adoptable dogs from 5 rescues, a Superhero costume contest for you and your dog, a 1K Walk, and a Kids Dash.

You can run in your cape, you can run through the tape, you can run with your dog, you run with a frog, OR you can walk and talk!  Whatever your preference, join Rancho Mirage Mayor Weil, Bianca Rae, Luke’s Legacy Foundation and Animal Samaritans, as we honor and celebrate all those involved in animal rescue, animal sheltering, adoption, and pet ownership.  All proceeds benefit Animal Samaritans.  Advanced on line registration is $35.00 and ends 5pm March 1.  Registration after that is 40.00.  Visit Active.com, racewire.com or runpalmsprings.com to register today.

Luke’s Legacy Foundation, who is a leader in providing financial support for non-profit animal rescue organizations and individuals who are low-income, is our Top Dog Presenting sponsor again this year!

Animal Samaritans was founded in 1978, and is a leading 501(c) (3) no-kill animal shelter, full-service veterinary clinic, and comprehensive outreach animal welfare organization committed to “Improving the Lives of Animals and People.”  In addition to our high-quality affordable veterinary services, we rely on individual and corporate donors, grants, planned giving, and fundraising efforts to maintain and expand our many programs and services.  We employ over 40 employees and utilize community volunteers to carry out our mission. We champion compassion and respect for all living creatures, with a primary focus on dogs, cats, and the humans who love them.

Rancho Mirage Community Park, 71560 San Jacinto Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
On line registration until March 1 is $35.00.    You can also register on Friday, March 3 at Running Wild in Palm Springs between 10-5.  Registration that day is $40.00 as well as the day of the event.

On-site registration begins at 6:30am / On line registration ends at 5pm March 1, 2017 @ active.com or racewire.com