Omega Tau Sigma, the professional veterinary fraternity, will host the 5K Road Race for Animals on Oct 25. Participants may run or walk, with or without a dog.
Registration is 7:30-8:30 a.m. Oct. 25 , and the race starts at 9 a.m. It will begin at the College of Veterinary Medicine parking lot, 2001 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana.
Registration is $22 in advance and $25 on the day of the race. All proceeds benefit A Pet’s Place, a student-run organization that cares for the pets of women staying in local domestic abuse shelters, and the U. of I. Wildlife Medical Clinic, a nonprofit clinic run by veterinary students that cares for ill, injured or orphaned wildlife.
To register and for more information, visit the race website. Questions also may be emailed to otsroadrace@gmail.com.
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