Registration is under way for the Howl-ween benefit event for the Roice-Hurst Humane Society.

The Roice-Hurst Humane Society will join with the Greater Grand Junction Sports Commission to host the 5-kilometer and 1-mile fun run and dog walk scheduled for Oct. 30 at Las Colonias Park in Grand Junction. 

Check-in is set to start at noon. The races will begin at 1, followed by live music and a pet costume contest at 2.

“We are pleased to partner with an organization as knowledgeable and respected as the Grand Junction Sports Commission for this fun and festive event,” said Anna Stout, chief executive officer of the Roice-Hurst Humane Society. “The Howl-o-ween 5K is a great chance to dress up with your human and canine family members and enjoy an autumn afternoon outdoors to support pets and people in our community.”

Participants can choose between running or walking the 5K course or 1-mile route around Las Colonias Park. Costumes are encouraged for both people and dogs.

Registration is $20 for humans and free for well-behaved, leashed dogs. Participants who bring their Roice-Hurst alumni canine receive 25 percent off the registration fee using the code RH-ALUMNI. Proceeds will support pets and programs at Roice-Hurst Humane Society. To register or obtain more information, visit the website at  https://rhhumanesociety.org/howl-o-ween.

The Roice-Hurst Humane Society operates a nonprofit animal shelter that provides care and adoption services for dogs and cats as well as programs and resources designed to help pet owners keep and care for their pets.