Let’s be honest, between work and our hectic plethora of family and life commitments, few of us get the exercise we need. Nor do we get to spend the time outside that we’d like to. Our furry canine companions who eagerly await our return home each day are often the victim of these scheduling tragedies. These hard working pups never openly express their disappointment. They occupy their solitude patiently guarding our homes from ruthless thieves, utilizing mind over matter to will you home by staring at the front door, and lounging on the otherwise offlimits upholstery with dreams of walking you on your leash through sunny open fields.

Get some exercise and throw your dog a bone at Buncombe County’s “Tails and Trails Adventure Run”. The 5k adventure run is a timed, but non- competitive opportunity to get outside and get active! It’s unique because dogs are more than welcome to bring their humans (provided they keep them on their leashes).

This year’s run takes place at Buncombe County’s Charles D. Owen Park, a puppy’s paradise with plenty of unmarked territory and a wide variety of wildlife to bark hello to. Aside from being a great opportunity to enjoy some outdoors, the Tails and Trails Adventure Run will also raise funding and awareness of the work of the Ashevilel Humane Society.

Bring two cans of dog food for your pup to be able to run the race with you. All canned dog food will go directly to the Asheville Humane Society.

We will also have a craft section for the kids that come with their parents and do not want to run. We will make toys for all the animals at the Asheville Humane Society.