Horsing Around in the Dog Days of Summer 5k/10k
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Caro, Michigan
- Price $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the fun at the "Horsing Around in the Dog Days of Summer 5k/10k" event on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Caro, Tuscola! This exciting race kicks off at 10:00 am at the Horse Arena located at the Tuscola County Fairgrounds. Participants can choose between a 5k or a 10k race, with the 5k course winding through the fairgrounds and the 10k running the course twice for an extra challenge.
Don’t forget to bring your furry friend along! The 5k walk invites participants to dress their pups in their best costumes for a chance to win a trophy, and every pup will be treated to a delicious vanilla ice cream and whipped cream pup cup at the finish line. With awards for the top finishers in various categories, including youth and best-dressed pups, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with joy and community spirit. Registration is just $30 (plus processing fee) for those who sign up before June 14th, with a $35 option available on the event day. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness, fun, and support
Don’t forget to bring your furry friend along! The 5k walk invites participants to dress their pups in their best costumes for a chance to win a trophy, and every pup will be treated to a delicious vanilla ice cream and whipped cream pup cup at the finish line. With awards for the top finishers in various categories, including youth and best-dressed pups, this event promises to be a memorable day filled with joy and community spirit. Registration is just $30 (plus processing fee) for those who sign up before June 14th, with a $35 option available on the event day. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness, fun, and support
Organiser's Description
Date: Saturday, June 21 @ 10:00 am
Location: Horse Arena at the Tuscola County Fairgrounds, 188 Park Drive, Caro. (Use Pizza Hut in your GPS)
Packet Pick Up: Friday, June 20th from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Horse Arena Pavilion and Saturday, June 21st from 8:00-9:30 am
Follow the signs as you enter the fairgrounds
Event Cost: $30.00 (plus processing fee) with tshirt. No guarantee on receiving a tshirt for entries made after Saturday, June 14th.
$35.00 day of event (plus processing fee if using credit card). No tshirt
The 5k course will start at the Horse Arena, run through the fairgrounds midway, midfield of the grand arena, and end back at the horse arena. For 10k participants, the course will be the same; however, you will run the course twice.
5k walkers will start a couple minutes after the 5k/10k runners, and are advised to stay to the right side of the course so as not to block runners.
For those entering in the 5k walk- bring your pup in their best costume. The top 3 costumes will receive a trophy. All pups will receive a vanilla ice cream & whip cream pup cup at the finish line.
Awards will be given for: Overall male and female in each 5k walk, 5k run, and 10k run.
Overall youth (12 and younger) male and female in the 5k run.
Top 3 male and female in the 5k walk, 5k run, and 10k run
Top 3 youth (12 and younger) male and female in the 5k run.
Top 3 best dressed pup costumes.
All finishers will receive a 2 1/2 medal with lanyard.
Proceeds benefit local youth in the equine program by providing educational opportunities. A donation will also be made to Cass River Pet Friendz to aid in their fight against stray animal overpopulation.
Results will be posted at the conclusion of the race. Winners will be announced and presented their award.
Location: Horse Arena at the Tuscola County Fairgrounds, 188 Park Drive, Caro. (Use Pizza Hut in your GPS)
Packet Pick Up: Friday, June 20th from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Horse Arena Pavilion and Saturday, June 21st from 8:00-9:30 am
Follow the signs as you enter the fairgrounds
Event Cost: $30.00 (plus processing fee) with tshirt. No guarantee on receiving a tshirt for entries made after Saturday, June 14th.
$35.00 day of event (plus processing fee if using credit card). No tshirt
The 5k course will start at the Horse Arena, run through the fairgrounds midway, midfield of the grand arena, and end back at the horse arena. For 10k participants, the course will be the same; however, you will run the course twice.
5k walkers will start a couple minutes after the 5k/10k runners, and are advised to stay to the right side of the course so as not to block runners.
For those entering in the 5k walk- bring your pup in their best costume. The top 3 costumes will receive a trophy. All pups will receive a vanilla ice cream & whip cream pup cup at the finish line.
Awards will be given for: Overall male and female in each 5k walk, 5k run, and 10k run.
Overall youth (12 and younger) male and female in the 5k run.
Top 3 male and female in the 5k walk, 5k run, and 10k run
Top 3 youth (12 and younger) male and female in the 5k run.
Top 3 best dressed pup costumes.
All finishers will receive a 2 1/2 medal with lanyard.
Proceeds benefit local youth in the equine program by providing educational opportunities. A donation will also be made to Cass River Pet Friendz to aid in their fight against stray animal overpopulation.
Results will be posted at the conclusion of the race. Winners will be announced and presented their award.
Horsing Around in the Dog Days of Summer 5k/10k
