When Does the Fun Begin?
The Fire Hydrant 5 is Saturday May 9, 2009 at Edora Park in Fort Colllins. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. 5K Race begins at 8:30 a.m. 3K Walk and Fun Run begins at 8:40 a.m. Pet Fair is 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Fire Hydrant 5 is a Bolder Boulder qualifier. This event will be held rain or shine!

 

Pet Fair Events

  • Fido Photos – A Fire Hydrant 5 tradition, pose for a photo with your furry pal!
  • Paw Painting – Take home some “custom artwork”, your pup’s paw print!
  • Breed Specific Rescue Groups to talk with you about their special dogs  
  • Special canine demonstrations including Eric Melvin & Angelyne, the amazing deaf Cattle Dog
  • Return appearance by “Sparky” the Loveland Fire & Rescue Dalmatian
  • Tour the Code 3 Associates Mobile Command Center for emergency animal rescue

Want to Participate in the Pet Fair?

Get your organization or business on-board with a booth at the Fire Hydrant 5 Pet Fair!  Enjoy reasonable booth fees, and discounts for PACFA-certified and non-profit organizations.  Take advantage of this inexpensive opportunity to engage with hundreds of pet-lovers, athletes and families from throughout Northern Colorado and beyond.  Booth application must be submitted by April 22 to ensure your space. pdf View and download the 2009 application form!  

Special Event Thanks 

The following businesses, groups and individuals are helping make the 19th Annual Fire Hydrant 5 a big success!

  • Code 3 Associates
  • Doggie Dips & Chips
  • Event Volunteers
  • Eric Melvin & Angelyne, the amazing deaf Cattle Dog
  • Fire Hydrant Planning Committee
  • Horizon Organic Dairy
  • John & Nancy Bergquist
  • King Soopers Grocery
  • Larimer Humane Society Animal Protection & Control
  • Maya Cove Restaurant
  • Mugs Coffee Lounge
  • Painted Prairie
  • Poudre Valley Hospital EMS Reserves
  • Safeway Grocery
  • Shamrock Foods
  • "Sparky" with Loveland Fire & Rescue
  • The City of Fort Collins
  • Yancey's Food Service