16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wilmington, Delaware
- Price $30.00 - $40.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the 16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile on Sunday, September 27th, 2026, held at the picturesque Bellevue State Park in Wilmington, New Castle! This exciting event is not only the largest dog-friendly race in Delaware but also serves as the biggest fundraising opportunity of the year for the Faithful Friends Animal Society. Participants can choose to race in the thrilling 5K, which features a scenic cross-country course timed by Fusion Racing, or opt for a more leisurely stroll in the Mutt Mile alongside their furry friends.
While weather updates may have caused some changes, the spirit of the event remains vibrant. All registrants for the 5K will receive a complimentary race shirt or a fun Mutt Mile bandana as a token of participation. After the race, enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors, and even a meet-and-greet with adoptable dogs! Don’t forget to dress your pet for the doggy costume contest, where prizes await the top three winners, as voted by the crowd. Gather your friends and family—pups included—and join in the fun to support a great cause while creating unforgettable memories!
While weather updates may have caused some changes, the spirit of the event remains vibrant. All registrants for the 5K will receive a complimentary race shirt or a fun Mutt Mile bandana as a token of participation. After the race, enjoy a variety of food trucks, vendors, and even a meet-and-greet with adoptable dogs! Don’t forget to dress your pet for the doggy costume contest, where prizes await the top three winners, as voted by the crowd. Gather your friends and family—pups included—and join in the fun to support a great cause while creating unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
WEATHER UPDATE: ALL ACTIVITIES BESIDES THE 5K HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
DUE TO THE EXPECT RAIN AND WINDS WE HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO CANCEL OUR MUTT MILE, VENDORS, AND DOGGY COSTUME CONTEST.
YOU'RE INVITED TO FAITHFUL FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY'S 16TH ANNUAL 5K & MUTT MILE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH AT BELLEVUE STATE PARK. NOT ONLY IS THIS OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISING EVENT OF THE YEAR, IT'S ALSO THE LARGEST DOG-FRIENDLY RACE IN DELAWARE!
ALL 5K REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE 5K SHIRT OR FREE MUTT MILE BANDANA WITH REGISTRATION. ADDITIONAL MERCHANDISE IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
BRING YOUR WHOLE FAMILY (PUPS INCLUDED!) TO THIS BEAUTIFUL AND SCENIC CROSS-COUNTRY 5K COURSE TIMED BY FUSION RACING. PREFER A MORE LEISURELY WALK? SIGN UP FOR OUR MUTT MILE.
THE EVENT FEATURES RACE AWARDS FOR DOGS AND PEOPLE, FOOD TRUCKS, VENDORS, PUP KISSING BOOTH, PLUS A MEET AND GREET WITH SOME OF FFAS ADOPTABLE DOGS! REGISTER TODAY, AND BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY (PUPS INCLUDED) TO THIS SCENIC 5K!
ASK YOUR FRIENDS AND START A TEAM OR AN INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER (CLICK THE DONATE TAB TO START A FUNDRAISER)! PROCEEDS BENEFIT FAITHFUL FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY. [https://faithfulfriends.us/]
DON'T FORGET TO DRESS YOUR PET!
DRESS YOUR PET IN COSTUME FOR OUR DOGGY COSTUME CONTEST. AFTER THE AWARD CEREMONY WE WILL BE CALLING UP INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS TO PARADE AROUND THE STAGE WITH THEIR PET. THE CROWD WILL APPLAUD TO VOTE ON THEIR FAVORITE AND THE TOP THREE WINNERS WILL GET A PRIZE!
DUE TO THE EXPECT RAIN AND WINDS WE HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO CANCEL OUR MUTT MILE, VENDORS, AND DOGGY COSTUME CONTEST.
YOU'RE INVITED TO FAITHFUL FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY'S 16TH ANNUAL 5K & MUTT MILE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH AT BELLEVUE STATE PARK. NOT ONLY IS THIS OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISING EVENT OF THE YEAR, IT'S ALSO THE LARGEST DOG-FRIENDLY RACE IN DELAWARE!
ALL 5K REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE 5K SHIRT OR FREE MUTT MILE BANDANA WITH REGISTRATION. ADDITIONAL MERCHANDISE IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
BRING YOUR WHOLE FAMILY (PUPS INCLUDED!) TO THIS BEAUTIFUL AND SCENIC CROSS-COUNTRY 5K COURSE TIMED BY FUSION RACING. PREFER A MORE LEISURELY WALK? SIGN UP FOR OUR MUTT MILE.
THE EVENT FEATURES RACE AWARDS FOR DOGS AND PEOPLE, FOOD TRUCKS, VENDORS, PUP KISSING BOOTH, PLUS A MEET AND GREET WITH SOME OF FFAS ADOPTABLE DOGS! REGISTER TODAY, AND BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY (PUPS INCLUDED) TO THIS SCENIC 5K!
ASK YOUR FRIENDS AND START A TEAM OR AN INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER (CLICK THE DONATE TAB TO START A FUNDRAISER)! PROCEEDS BENEFIT FAITHFUL FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY. [https://faithfulfriends.us/]
DON'T FORGET TO DRESS YOUR PET!
DRESS YOUR PET IN COSTUME FOR OUR DOGGY COSTUME CONTEST. AFTER THE AWARD CEREMONY WE WILL BE CALLING UP INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS TO PARADE AROUND THE STAGE WITH THEIR PET. THE CROWD WILL APPLAUD TO VOTE ON THEIR FAVORITE AND THE TOP THREE WINNERS WILL GET A PRIZE!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$40.00
CLOSEDCheck In: 8:00 am Toddler Trot: 8:55 am 5K Walk: 9:00 am Mutt Mile: 9:15 am Awards Ceremony: 10:30 Event Ends: 12:00 pm *Event begins promptly at 9AM, please check in PRIOR to this time to ensure proper registration -
Mutt Mile
Incl. Bandana
Sun 27th September 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$30.00
CLOSEDCheck In: 8:00 am Toddler Trot: 8:55 am 5K Walk: 9:00 am Mutt Mile: 9:15 am Awards Ceremony: 10:30 Event Ends: 12:00 pm *Event begins promptly at 9AM, please check in PRIOR to this time to ensure proper registration
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