Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Welcome to the Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog 5k Fun Run/Walk

The student-run Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog is a 5K run/walk that attracts faculty, staff, students, alumni, the local community, and their dogs. Check-in will begin at 7:00 a.m. with the race starting at 8:00 a.m. from Lynn Hall and routing through campus on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Location:  625 Harrison Street, Lynn Hall, West Lafayette, IN

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 

Contact:  purduedogjog@gmail.com

About the Dog Jog

Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog is named in honor of Dr. Horace (Skip) Jackson, PVM professor emeritus of veterinary physiology and biochemistry, and is one of the longest-running traditions of the Purdue Veterinary Conference. 

*Disclaimer: All dogs are to remain on leash and are expected to be up-to-date with all vaccines. The organization has the right to ask participants to leave with his/her dog if signs of aggression are displayed.*

Join the Jog, Make a Difference!

Become a Dog Jog Sponsor

the dean with participants

2022 Sponsor Levels

  • Gold  Level: $500
  • Silver  Level: $250
  • Bronze  Level: $100

Make a check payable to "SAVMA" and mail it to:

Purdue Veterinary Medicine Student Services Center
Attn: Jamie Richards
625 Harrison Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907

Please email compnay logos to:  purduedogjog@gmail.com

Thank you for your support!

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Raising Funds

We are excited about our newest Dog Jog initiative to honor Dr. Skip Jackson’s legacy by helping this annual event live on in perpetuity! Our goal is to raise $25,000 in order to fulfill an endowment that will cover the expenses associated with running this event every year. Please consider joining us in sustaining this race for years to come.

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