Westfield Welcome Announces New Event to Benefit Local Organization

Westfield Welcome has announced they will host a new event in Westfield benefiting Hoosier Veterans and local shelter pets. Dog Tag Dash, presented by Centier Bank, features a 5K run/walk and a 2K Dog Walk, both of which are dog friendly.

The race kicks off next Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at West Fork Whiskey (10 E. 191st Street, Westfield) and follows a course around Grand Park Sports Campus.

This unique event celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month and supports a local organization called Pets Healing Vets. Pets Healing Vets aims to improve the emotional well-being of Hoosier Veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) by pairing them with carefully selected shelter dogs or cats in need of homes.

Dog Tag Dash will include a fun, competitive component allowing participants to choose a “team” and support their chosen military branch with a unique color shirt. In addition to the commemorative shirt, registration for the 5k will include a finisher’s medal, post-race snacks and drinks, one complimentary drink ticket (21+), a timed route, and a chance to win age group awards.

The cost to register will vary by date. To sign up, visit westfieldwelcome.com/dog-tag-dash

About Westfield Welcome:

Westfield Welcome focuses on community engagement and hospitality for residents, businesses, and visitors. As a department of the City of Westfield, Westfield Welcome hosts more than 30 annual events and provides hundreds of volunteer opportunities.