Huntington Tails & Trails Festival with 5K & 1 Mile

PLACE:Crestview Middle School  & Erie Trail1151 W County Road 500 N, Huntington, IN 46750NO REFUNDSMUST REGISTER BEFORE SUNDAY, September 15, TO SECURE YOUR RACE T-SHIRTIt's tails. It's trails. It's the Huntington Tails & Trails Festival, where there is something for everyone, including man's best friend. The Huntington Tails & Trails Festival will feature a 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk on the beautiful Erie Trail, not to mention a market, Summit City Disc Dogs, a dog lure chase, Just Princess Things, and more. The event will be held at Crestview Middle School on Saturday, October 5. So, dust off the walking shoes and grab man’s best friend, and join us for some dog-gone family fun.
Save $15 on registration until July 7, student pricing is also available. Register BEFORE September 15 to be guaranteed a race t-shirt.
The 5K or 1 Mile Run/Walk are both dog-friendly.Don't forget that amazing costume contest for you and your dog. Contest judging will take place before the run. Awards will be after the run.If running isn’t your thing, then be sure to join us for several festival activities before and after the race. There will be Food Trucks, Market Shops, a Scavenger Hunt, Trick or treating with vendors, a dog lure course, disc dog play, and more.
Those who sign up for the race before September 15 are guaranteed a race shirt. There is something for everyone so dust off those running shoes and lawn chairs and come out and join us.
The event is hosted by HARTA (Huntington Area Recreational Trails Association) & the Huntington County Humane Society. Proceeds from event registrations and sponsors will support more trail amenities, trail signage, lifesaving medical care, spays, and neuters for shelter animals.
EACH PAID ENTRY RECEIVESEach human participant will receive a t-shirt and each doggie participant will receive a doggie goodie bag. MUST REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15 TO SECURE YOUR RACE T-SHIRTEarly Bird (March 02 - July 7): - $15Advance Registration - $20 before the day of. Day of registration- $30 Adult, $20, StudentSTUDENT PRICING AVAILABLE (must be 22 and under,  price shown at checkout)RULES:
All dogs must be kept on a 6-foot leash (no extractable) and under the direct supervision of an adult.All dog waste must be picked up. Bags will be made available.All dogs brought to the event must be current on vaccinations (including rabies).All dogs must have current identification tags.PLEASE KEEP ALL DOGS AT LEAST 3FT AWAY FROM OTHER DOGS, UNLESS THEY ARE IN THE SAME GROUPThe Race is not timed.FESTIVAL EVENTS5K &  1 Mile - both dog friendlyFood Truck FestMarket VendorsDog Group DemonstrationsScavenger HuntDog Lure CourseCostume ContestTrick or Treating and more
Event ScheduleRunner Pack Pick Up / Day of Registration -  9:30-10:30 AMMarket Vendor Setup: 9:00-10:30 AMFood Truck Arrival:  9:00 AM
Race Announcements & Costume Judging:  10:40 AMRun: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PMWATER AID & RACE CREW VOLUNTEERS HEAD TO THEIR SPOTS - 10:30 am  5K RUN LEAVES: 10:45 AM1 MILE RUN/WALK LEAVES: 10:50 AMAWARDS FOR RUNNERS & COSTUMES:  12:15 PM
MARKET & FESTIVALFestival Fun: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PMDog Lure Course: 10:30 - 2:30 PMDisc Dog Play & Duck Herding: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PMTrunk N Treat with Vendors: 12:00-2:00 PMScavenger Hunt: 12:00-2:30 PMFestival Ends: 2:30 PM
HARTA Website: https://harta-gotrails.org/events/huntingtontailsntrails/HARTA Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/harta.gotrailsHARTA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harta.gotrails/
Proceeds from event registrations and sponsors will support two wonderful local non-for-profit groups that are registered 501(c)3's, Huntington County  Humane Society and Huntington Area Recreational Trails Association (HARTA)