# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pooch and Pal
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:30 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: 🏃🐕 Pooch and Pal is POPP’s annual, dog friendly, fun run. The event features a 1 mile or 5k run/walk, costume contest, food vendors, and more! Each participant will receive a swag-bag, put together by generous donors.

This year's costume contest theme is: Zoom and Bloom! Think flowers, bees and butterflies, and gardening.

Don't feel rushed! This is a fun run/walk, racing is absolutely optional.


REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration is open for our annual fun run! You can get this early-bird pricing now through April 18th. 

Pre-register now  at only $25. (a $5 savings) 
Preorder a garden logo themed tee at only $15 ( a $5 savings), design to be shared soon.

Learn more about the event and register at https://www.popptricities.org/pooch-and-pal-2026/

 
PET PRIDE FLOWER GARDEN
Get Flower shape garden stakes to honor your pet(s), $5 each. Write the names of your pets day of or pick up and decorate them ahead of the race. They'll be placed along start of path for everyone to see! 

You do not have to walk to order a flower for your pet to be placed near path during the walk.

SHIRTS
Regular priced tees and registration fees the day of event


SCHEDULE
8:30 AM - Day of registration opens

9:15 AM - Costume Contest

9:30 AM - Course opens

12:00 PM - Event ends
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richland/pooch-and-pal/200029812709511
- **Event Categories**: contests, sports, marathons, dog, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 305

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richland
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Columbia Point Marina Park
- **lat**: 46.263879248373
- **long**: -119.2491977011
- **full address**: Columbia Point Marina Park, Richland, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pooch and Pal being held?
  - **A:** Pooch and Pal takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 08:30 am at Columbia Point Marina Park, Richland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pooch and Pal?
  - **A:** Pooch and Pal is organized by Pet OverPopulation Prevention.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pooch and Pal is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 300+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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