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Registration Opens for Frankie's Fun Run to Help Twin Cities Pets

The 5K will take place at Lake Harriet later this summer.

Pet lovers have the opportunity to lend a helping paw this summer. Frankie's Friends' third annual 5k fundraiser is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Aug. 3 at Lake Harriet. 

The fundraiser, named Frankie’s Fun Run, is for people and pets, and benefits pets whose families are unable to afford life-saving emergency or specialty treatment. Participants can walk or run.

"Each year we've been able to provide more help to pets whose families struggle financially," Marcie Wagner, development director of Frankie's Friends in Minnesota, said in a release. "Hopefully this year will be no exception and we'll be able to do even more with the continued support from our wonderful community."

The cost of the race is $40. Runners can register in advance online at frankiesfriends.com, or in person starting at 8 a.m. the morning of the event. Registered participants need to pick up their t-shirts and race numbers between 8 to 8:45 a.m.

Participants should meet at Beard’s Plaisance Park on the west side of Lake Harriet, located at 4135 W. Lake Harriet Pkwy.

For more information, go to the Frankie’s Friends frankiesfriends.com or call the event hotline at 1-888-917-4467.


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