Event Date: Saturday, June 15th, 2024

Location: Columbia Point Marina and travels into Howard Amon Park in Richland, WA  (660 Columbia Park Drive, Richland, WA 99352)

Route: Starting at the Columbia Point Marina and the path follows the beautiful Columbia River and through Howard Amon Park to the turn around point and returns to the starting point where festivities and vendors await.

Fun Run Start Time: 9:45 a.m. 5K fun run/walk begins (Registration starts at 8:30 a.m.).

Online Registration: CLOSED

8:30 a.m.: In-Person Registration: $30, does not include a T-Shirt.

All paid participants receive a swag bag and access to the post fun run party!

T-Shirts (short sleeve), sweat shirts (hooded), youth shirts will be available for purchase.

Vendors and sponsors, turn in all donations!

Start visiting booth and vendors

9:30 a.m.: Welcome, Costume Contest (theme is beach/summer) and Fun Run Countdown

10:00 a.m.: 5K Fun Run starts!

Enjoy music from Rik Mikals from KORD.

Visit our vendor & exhibitor booths

Grab a bite from food vendors

Photo Ops with your Furry Friends, Post on Facebook, and tag POPP, and a Best Doggie Costume Winner will be announced at the end of the week!

Dog games, activities, and so much more!

12:00 p.m. Pet Walk festival ends

DO YOU WANT TO BE SPONSOR FOR POOCH AND PAL?

Sponsor and Vendor sign ups are now closed! Are you interested in being part of this event next year? Send us and email information@popptricities.org

Event Rules

All participating dogs must be currently licensed with proof of their Rabies (if over 4 months of age), Distemper, and Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccines.  Please check your records because even if you adopted from us, you may not have all the vaccinations required.  If an incident occurs, you must be able to produce proof in a reasonable amount of time.

For safety reasons, retractable leashes or electric collars will NOT be allowed.  Dogs must be kept on a leash at ALL times, with no exceptions. Leashes should be no more than six feet in length while on the walk.

Female dogs in heat are not permitted.

Participants are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs during the entire event.

Event officials and POPP staff reserve the right to refuse entry to any dog whose behavior could be dangerous to others.  Please use good judgment regarding the temperament of your dog so that this event will be safe and enjoyable for everyone.

No bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, etc. are permitted for safety reasons.

Baby strollers are permitted. Be sure that you and your dog are conditioned and in proper health for this event. 

Participating Vendors and Supporters