There are only 17 days left to register your pooch in the race.

The 2018 inaugural event was a total hit, organizer Rhonda Laturnus said. Last yearsa国际传媒檚 race exceeded their $10,000 goal, raising a total of $12,245 for Paws it Forward.

This year, organizers Laturnus and Rebellious Unicorns Production Company Inc.sa国际传媒檚 Dustyn Baulkham have raised the bar. Theysa国际传媒檙e looking to raise $20,000 for the non-profit dog rescue charity at the Sept. 8 event.

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The 2.5-kilometre course has been expanded to cover the majority of Laturnussa国际传媒� property and she said there will be lots of things to see and do for everyone.

Vendors will be on-site providing hamburgers, hot dogs and more. Vets and groomers will also be on-site to ensure pups are healthy and gorgeoussa国际传媒攅specially after a fun-filled day of rolling in the mud.

The event, Laturnus said, was inspired by an online video she saw from Europe. When she, an obstacle racer herself, brought the idea to her friend Baulkham, they decided to give it a go in the name of charity.

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sa国际传媒淲e wanted to create an event that encourages participants to have fun, get outside and get really muddy with their furry friend,sa国际传媒� Baulkham said on the website.

All participants will receive a swag bag including a T-shirt and spiffy bandana for your four-legged-friends.

Registration is $59 and additional humans are $39 or $29 for children.

The Dirty Mutter race will follow the third annual Black Mountain Cub Crawl. The obstacle race designed for kids between six and 14 raises funds for the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club. Last year, more than $1,100 was raised to support Pink Shirt Day and the goal has been upped to $5,000 for the Sept. 7, 2019, event.

Volunteers are still needed for the race weekend, Laturnus said. Anyone interested in lending a hand can contact her at or by calling 250-215-7120.

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