Cosmo’s annual 5K fundraiser is back with a new location, new prizes, and a warm invitation for all runners — whether they have two, three, or four legs.

This year’s event, titled “Walk, Jog, and Run for Their Lives!”, will be held at Launch Fishers, offering a fresh venue for the popular community race. The event features a timed 5K course open to competitive runners, casual joggers, and even enthusiastic walkers with their pets.

Early-bird registration is now open for $45, but organizers are encouraging sign-ups before the July 16 price increase to $55.

Participants have a chance to win up to $150 in Runners Forum gift cards, awarded to the overall first-place finisher. Additionally, first-place finishers in each age group will receive a $10 Runners Forum gift card.

But competition isn’t the only focus. All finishers, regardless of pace or placement, will take home a custom finisher medal, event t-shirt, and swag bag.

Runners can also earn a free race entry by raising $100 or more in donations through the event’s fundraising platform.

Cosmo’s 5K has long been a staple in the local calendar, drawing families, serious athletes, and supporters of animal causes. The inclusion of pets again this year reinforces the event’s friendly, inclusive atmosphere.

Register at this link.