BELLEVILLE - The Belleville Area Humane Society (BAHS) will host their annual Race for Rescues 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run along with their annual Howl’oween Pet Parade, Costume Contest, & Block Party on Sunday, October 17th in Downtown Belleville.

The Race for Rescues 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 10:00 am. The Howl’oween Pet Parade will start at 12:00 pm, ending in front of Seven Shichi Sushi Bar
in Belleville at the main stage for the Costume Contest.

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Registration for these events is now open and sponsorship opportunities are available. To register or become a sponsor, visit www.bahspets.org/rfr-hpp.

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To ensure a Race for Rescues t-shirt, register early! Early bird pricing ($25) ends on September 16, 2021. Group and military discounts are available.

For more information about either event, registration, sponsorship, or to volunteer for either event, please contact BAHS Marketing & Events Specialist, Lauren Ruser, by phone at 618-235-3712 ext. 120 or by email at marketing@bahspets.org.

The Belleville Area Humane Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been serving St. Clair County, Illinois for over 62 years. Funded 100% through donor support, BAHS strives to improve the lives of animals in the community through adoption, humane education, and community outreach. Services provided include: affordable spay/neuter options, low cost vaccine and microchip clinics, emergency veterinary assistance, and a monthly pet food pantry. Animals in our community are valued, cared for, and treated with compassion. Volunteers and fosters are welcome. To learn more, visit www.bahspets.org.

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