The Maui Humane Society will host Doggie Dash Maui on Oct. 11 at Keopuolani Park in Central Maui. The pet- and family-friendly event will feature a 1.5 mile course appropriate for all skill levels. Participants can run or walk the course with or without their canine family members. Doggie Dash also will feature pet entertainment; pet product vendors; and food vendors for pets and their people. The course at Keopuolani Park will have water stations provided at the start and finish points for pets and owners. Prizes will be presented to biggest pooch, smallest pooch, best costume, 1st place and other critter racing. All attendants will be entered into drawings for prizes but you must be present to win. Early registration fees are $35 per participant or $60 for up to four participants with two dogs. Day-of-event registration will be an additional $5. Registration applications can be downloaded from MauiHumaneSocoety.org. Completed applications can be dropped off at Maui Humane Society or mailed to PO Box 493, Kihei, HI, 96753. Early registration must be done by Oct. 1. Day of Dash registration is scheduled between 7-8:30am. Early registrants will be able to purchase T-shirts for $10. Additionally, T-shirts will be available at the event for $15. However, shirts can only be guaranteed for the first 200 participants. Leashes and up-to-date vaccinations are required for all dogs. All ages are welcome, however children with dogs must be able to handle them without intervention. All registrants will receive a “doggie bag” with goodies, coupons and poop-scooping bags. Those attending the event but not participating in the 1.5-mile run/walk do not need to register. If you would like to donate to the cause but do not plan on participating in the run/walk, visit Doggiedashmaui.myevent.com. Photo: Marc Nehmer/Wikimedia Commons