NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- Norwood's Restaurant & Wine Shop, just east of the South Causeway Bridge, is going to the dogs, literally on Saturday morning, Jan. 21, with a series of events for dog lovers with proceeds to benefit the Southeast Volusia Humane Society.
The featured events are a Go Dog Go "5K Run," a "1/2 mile Dog Dash," and a "1/2-mile Pet Walk." Here is a link with information on the fundraiser: http://www.racesmith.com/races/GoDogGo5K.html.
Participants will start and end the race at Norwood’s, following a safe, scenic course through the New Smyrna beachside. Runners may run with dogs and will be asked to start at the end of the pack and keep to the right while on the course.
Here are the entry fees: 5K - $20 preregistered, $25 day of race; 1/2 Mile Dog Dash - $15 preregistered, $20 day of race; 1/2 Mile Pet Walk - $15 preregistered, $20 day of race.
Packet pickup for early registrants: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at the Southeast Volusia Humane Society, 1200 S. Glencoe Rd., New Smyrna Beach. The packet pick up/registration is also available 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, the morning of the events.
Awards for 5K Run will be given out immediately after the event. Awards for the ½ mile Dog Dash and 1/2 mile Pet Walk will be given out after the pet walk ends. All 5K Run pre-registered participants will be guaranteed a Runner’s shirt and goodie bag. All ½ Mile Dog Dash and ½ Mile Pet Walk participants will be guaranteed a T-shirt and goodie bag.
