15th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Wilmington, Delaware
- Price $17.40 - $28.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and furry friends at the 15th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile, taking place on Sunday, September 28th, 2025, at Bellevue State Park in Wilmington, New Castle. This exciting event is not only Delaware's largest dog-friendly race but also a key fundraising opportunity for the Faithful Friends Animal Society. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K cross-country course or a more leisurely Mutt Mile walk, both designed to accommodate families and their beloved pets.
All registered 5K runners will receive a complimentary race shirt, while Mutt Mile participants get a stylish bandana. Enjoy delicious offerings from food trucks, browse local vendors, and capture memorable moments at the pup kissing booth. Don’t miss the chance to meet some adorable adoptable dogs! Plus, dress your pet in their best costume for a fun contest with prizes for the top three winners, as voted by the crowd. Join us for a day filled with laughter, community spirit, and a shared love for our four-legged companions while supporting a great cause. Register today and make a difference!
All registered 5K runners will receive a complimentary race shirt, while Mutt Mile participants get a stylish bandana. Enjoy delicious offerings from food trucks, browse local vendors, and capture memorable moments at the pup kissing booth. Don’t miss the chance to meet some adorable adoptable dogs! Plus, dress your pet in their best costume for a fun contest with prizes for the top three winners, as voted by the crowd. Join us for a day filled with laughter, community spirit, and a shared love for our four-legged companions while supporting a great cause. Register today and make a difference!
Organiser's Description
YOU'RE INVITED TO FAITHFUL FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY'S 15TH ANNUAL 5K & MUTT MILE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH 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. PLEASE NOTE, THE 5K & MILE WALK COURSES ARE MOVING THIS YEAR. THE FIGURE 8 BARN WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION SO WE WILL BE AT THE BANDSHELL.
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!
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. PLEASE NOTE, THE 5K & MILE WALK COURSES ARE MOVING THIS YEAR. THE FIGURE 8 BARN WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION SO WE WILL BE AT THE BANDSHELL.
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. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.00
OPENS MAY 25Check 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. $2.40 Fee & Bandana
Sun 28th September 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$17.40
OPENS MAY 25Check 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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