LSU Vet Med hosts Hill’s Great Rover Road Run, April 21
March 11, 2024
On April 21, 2024, the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine’s Wellness Committee and Hill’s Pet Nutrition will host the Hill’s Great Rover Road Run (#HillsGRRR2024), an annual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
The 5K race begins at 8 a.m. and the one-mile fun run/walk begins at the conclusion of the 5K at approximately 9:30 a.m. Both race courses begin on the levee at the corner of Skip Bertman and River Road in Baton Rouge near the veterinary school, and both courses will use the track on the levee.
REGISTRATION AND EVENT DETAILS
Registration
There is virtual as well as in-person participation. Both options are $25. Everyone who registers by Sunday, March 17 at 5 p.m. will receive a race shirt. Additionally, the first 80 people who register for the in-person race will also receive a Hill's GRRR goodie bag! Event registration closes at the start of the race. Register at runsignup.com/2024hillsgreatroverroadrun
Doorbuster Prizes
There will be various prizes and giveaways during the event. Doorbuster prizes will be given to several lucky participants selected at random. Any participant that uses the hashtag #HillsGRRR2024 on Facebook or Instagram is eligible for the doorbuster prizes.
If your Facebook or Instagram is set to private, please email a screenshot(s) of your posts to wellnesscommittee.lsusvm@gmail.com for proof of entry. You may post your picture on the GRRR event page or your own page. Each participant is allowed a maximum of two entries.
Cutest Costume and Coolest Trick
You can also post a video or picture of your pet wearing their cutest costume or performing their coolest trick on Facebook or Instagram! Use the hashtag #HillsGRRR2024 and either #HillsPetCostumes or #HillsPetTricks depending on which contest your pet is entering. If your Facebook or Instagram is set to private, please email a screenshot(s) of your posts to petfare.lsusvm@gmail.com for proof of entry. You may post your picture on the GRRR event page or your own page. There will be a special prize provided by Hill's for the winner of each contest!
Proceeds Benefit the Good Samaritan Fund
The Hill’s Great Rover Road Run promotes health and wellness for people and their four-legged friends all while raising money for the LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Good Samaritan Fund. This is a fun and exciting event for all involved. Your pets can participate in the race too! All race registrations, proceeds and donations benefit the Good Samaritan Fund, which helps homeless animals in need of medical care.
Learn How to Donate Directly to the Good Samaritan Fund
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