To get to the finish line you can run, walk, jog… or Dash for a Shelter Dog!
One Love is thrilled to bring you our 6th annual 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk, taking place on February 13, 2027 at Freestone Park in Gilbert.
This event brings our community together to raise critical funds for some of the most vulnerable dogs in Maricopa County. Every step you take helps us give them the second chance they deserve.
So if your 2027 goal is giving back… consider this your sign. Get registered and meet us at the starting line!
One Love is a nonprofit organization that delivers innovative, hands-on programs to save at-risk shelter dogs and provide critical services to the community.
Funds raised from this event support the following life-saving programs:
Shelter Dog Project
Founded in 2015, this program focuses on removing barriers to adoption for at-risk shelter dogs through training, medical care, marketing, and post-adoption support.
We offer free weekly PetSmart training classes for shelter and foster dogs to help them build confidence and prepare for life in a home.
Free Spay/Neuter Clinics
We offer free spay/neuter and vaccination clinics for pit bull, shepherd, and husky mixes—the breeds most at risk in our local shelters. These clinics help reduce shelter intake and support families who need a little extra help.
Prison Program
Through our 11-week in-prison dog training program, incarcerated individuals are paired with shelter dogs for a structured, rehabilitative experience. The program promotes personal growth for participants and prepares dogs for successful adoption.
To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make all checks payable to StartLine Racing.
Of course we want you to participate in the Shelter Dog Dash locally but we understand things come up. So, if you can't join us at Freestone Park and still want to run, get the medal and a shirt then you still can! Here is your chance to take part in this event no matter where you are! And of course, all prices include shipping! Please note that all items will ship following the event on February 13th. Prior to the event all virtual participants will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your time.
Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com
Custom Event Finisher's Medal
Custom Event 100% Ring Spun Cotton T-Shirt.
Male and Female Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 5K only. Our age groups are the following:
Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)
Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos on our Website or Mobile App (on Apple and Google)
Event managed by StartLine Racing. Club SLR discounts do not apply.
Please note any race related items (shirts, medals, etc.) will NOT be mailed to those that do not attend.
Race Day Check In will be available beginning at 8am at Freestone Park (race location).
We accept cash, or credit card on race day
Cost of registration on race day will be:
We welcome wheelchairs, and strollers out on the course.
No roller blades, skateboards, wagons or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.
Leashed pet friendly. We do ask that dogs be well behaved, kept 6ft apart from other dogs at all times and no retractable leashes.
Due to the common start/finish line, there is no bag check for this event.
This event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds for due to weather.
Feb 13, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
187 days remaining
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Gilbert.
Learn more about the host city, Gilbert.
Gilbert is in the southeast valley of the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona. With a population of 270,000 it is the largest town in the US. people. Once a railway town and the "Hay Capital of the World", Gilbert is now a diverse suburban center, retaining its agricultural and railroad history and celebrating its "small town" feel.
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