The Humane Society for Hamilton County will hold its annual Woofstock Survivor 5K & Dog Walk on Saturday, Aug. 8, raising money to provide medical care for sick and injured animals.

The event is open to runners and walkers of all ability levels, with participants invited to bring their dogs. The $59 registration fee benefits the shelter’s Survivor Program. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, commemorative medal and swag bag.

Following the race, an after-party will feature food, festival games, a police K-9 demonstration, a 50/50 Ball Drop and a new children’s tent.

The Survivor Program pays for treatment of animals that arrive at the shelter with serious illnesses or injuries, including animals that have experienced abuse, neglect or abandonment. It also helps HSHC accept animals facing possible euthanasia at other shelters.

“It’s amazing to see how the Hamilton County community comes together through this event to help our most vulnerable animals every year,” HSHC Community Engagement Manager Emma Nobbe said. “Without their support for the Survivor Program, we could not provide the life-saving care that so many of our animals need to get the second chance they deserve.”

Participants may also raise additional money for the program. Prizes will be presented to fundraisers who reach designated benchmarks, with categories for youths, individuals, corporations and teams. Race awards will be presented by age category.

HSHC describes itself as an open-admission, no-kill shelter that does not euthanize animals because of limited time or space, treatable medical conditions or behavioral issues that can be rehabilitated. The organization says it has maintained an average live-placement rate of 98% since 2014.

Registration, donations and fundraising information are available at WoofstockRocks.com