Huntington Tails & Trails Festival with 5k & 1 Mile
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Past event
11:30 AM EDT
Huntington, Indiana
$32.80 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Huntington Tails & Trails Festival on Saturday, October 7, 2023! Held at Crestview Middle School and along the scenic Erie Trail in Huntington, Indiana, this fun-filled event features both a 5K run and a 1-mile run/walk, both of which are dog-friendly! Race check-in starts at 9:30 AM, with the 5K kicking off at 10:45 AM and the 1-mile event following shortly after at 10:50 AM.
But the festival is about so much more than just racing! From 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, enjoy a variety of activities including a market, food trucks, dog lure chasing, and even a costume contest for you and your furry friends. With a spooky scavenger hunt, disc dog demonstrations, and plenty of vendor trick-or-treating, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on the chance to create unforgettable memories while supporting local causes, as proceeds will benefit the Huntington County Humane Society and community trails. Grab your running shoes and your dog's leash, and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and furry friends!
But the festival is about so much more than just racing! From 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, enjoy a variety of activities including a market, food trucks, dog lure chasing, and even a costume contest for you and your furry friends. With a spooky scavenger hunt, disc dog demonstrations, and plenty of vendor trick-or-treating, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on the chance to create unforgettable memories while supporting local causes, as proceeds will benefit the Huntington County Humane Society and community trails. Grab your running shoes and your dog's leash, and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and furry friends!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
5K race along on the trail at Evergreen Park Top 2 Finishers - Male & Female receive awards Each participant receives a t-shirt
Entries closed11:30 AM EDT
$32.80
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Doggie 1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
1 Mile race along on the trail at Evergreen Park Each participant receives a t-shirt Each doggie will receive a doggie goodie bag NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF VACCINATIONS MUST PICK UP WASTE
Entries closed10:45 AM EDT
$32.80
Organiser's description
PLACE:
Crestview Middle School & Erie Trail
1151 W County Road 500 N, HUNTINGTON, INDIANA 46750
Race Check-IN: 9:30 AM
5K RUN LEAVES: 10:45 AM
1 MILE RUN/WALK LEAVES: 10:50 AM
5K Race Route https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/KiTqGGWZVY & 1 Mile Race Route https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/wg49kLQgkD (both dog friendly)
FESTIVAL EVENTS: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
NO REFUNDS
MUST REGISTER BEFORE SUNDAY, September 15, TO SECURE YOUR RACE T-SHIRT
It's tails. It's trails. It's the Huntington Tails & Trails Festival https://harta-gotrails.org/events/huntingtontailsntrails, where there is something for everyone, including man's best friend. The HUNTINGTON TAILS & TRAILS FESTIVAL will feature a 5K AND 1 MILE (BOTH DOG-FRIENDLY) 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 mans 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 isnt 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 SPOOKY 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 RECEIVES
Each 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-SHIRT
Early Bird (March 02 - July 7): - $15
ADVANCE REGISTRATION - $20 before the day of.
DAY OF REGISTRATION- $30 Adult, $20, Student
STUDENT PRICING AVAILABLE (MUST BE 22 AND UNDER, PRICE SHOWN AT CHECKOUT)
RULES:
* All dogs must be kept on a 6-foot leash (NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES) 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 GROUP
_The Race is not timed.
_
FESTIVAL EVENTS
* 5K & 1 Mile - both dog friendly
* Food Truck Fest
* Market Vendors
* Dog Group Demonstrations
* Spooky Scavenger Hunt
* Dog Lure Course
* Costume Contest
* Trick or Treating and more
EVENT SCHEDULE
RUNNER PACK PICK UP / DAY OF REGISTRATION - 9:30-10:30 AM
MARKET VENDOR SETUP: 9:00-10:30 AM
FOOD TRUCK ARRIVAL: 9:00 AM
RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS & COSTUME JUDGING: 10:40 AM
RUN: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
WATER AID & RACE CREW VOLUNTEERS HEAD TO THEIR SPOTS - 10:30 am
5K RUN LEAVES: 10:45 AM
1 MILE RUN/WALK LEAVES: 10:50 AM
AWARDS FOR RUNNERS & COSTUMES: 12:15 PM
MARKET & FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL FUN: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
DOG LURE COURSE: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
DISC DOG PLAY : 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
TRICK OR TREAT WITH VENDORS: 10:30-2:30 PM
SPOOKY SCAVENGER HUNT: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
JUST PRINCESS THINGS: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
FESTIVAL ENDS: 2:30 PM
HARTA WEBSITE: https://harta-gotrails.org/events/huntingtontailsntrails/
HARTA FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/harta.gotrails
HARTA 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)_
Crestview Middle School & Erie Trail
1151 W County Road 500 N, HUNTINGTON, INDIANA 46750
Race Check-IN: 9:30 AM
5K RUN LEAVES: 10:45 AM
1 MILE RUN/WALK LEAVES: 10:50 AM
5K Race Route https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/KiTqGGWZVY & 1 Mile Race Route https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/wg49kLQgkD (both dog friendly)
FESTIVAL EVENTS: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
NO REFUNDS
MUST REGISTER BEFORE SUNDAY, September 15, TO SECURE YOUR RACE T-SHIRT
It's tails. It's trails. It's the Huntington Tails & Trails Festival https://harta-gotrails.org/events/huntingtontailsntrails, where there is something for everyone, including man's best friend. The HUNTINGTON TAILS & TRAILS FESTIVAL will feature a 5K AND 1 MILE (BOTH DOG-FRIENDLY) 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 mans 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 isnt 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 SPOOKY 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 RECEIVES
Each 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-SHIRT
Early Bird (March 02 - July 7): - $15
ADVANCE REGISTRATION - $20 before the day of.
DAY OF REGISTRATION- $30 Adult, $20, Student
STUDENT PRICING AVAILABLE (MUST BE 22 AND UNDER, PRICE SHOWN AT CHECKOUT)
RULES:
* All dogs must be kept on a 6-foot leash (NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES) 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 GROUP
_The Race is not timed.
_
FESTIVAL EVENTS
* 5K & 1 Mile - both dog friendly
* Food Truck Fest
* Market Vendors
* Dog Group Demonstrations
* Spooky Scavenger Hunt
* Dog Lure Course
* Costume Contest
* Trick or Treating and more
EVENT SCHEDULE
RUNNER PACK PICK UP / DAY OF REGISTRATION - 9:30-10:30 AM
MARKET VENDOR SETUP: 9:00-10:30 AM
FOOD TRUCK ARRIVAL: 9:00 AM
RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS & COSTUME JUDGING: 10:40 AM
RUN: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
WATER AID & RACE CREW VOLUNTEERS HEAD TO THEIR SPOTS - 10:30 am
5K RUN LEAVES: 10:45 AM
1 MILE RUN/WALK LEAVES: 10:50 AM
AWARDS FOR RUNNERS & COSTUMES: 12:15 PM
MARKET & FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL FUN: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
DOG LURE COURSE: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
DISC DOG PLAY : 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
TRICK OR TREAT WITH VENDORS: 10:30-2:30 PM
SPOOKY SCAVENGER HUNT: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
JUST PRINCESS THINGS: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
FESTIVAL ENDS: 2:30 PM
HARTA WEBSITE: https://harta-gotrails.org/events/huntingtontailsntrails/
HARTA FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/harta.gotrails
HARTA 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)_
Location
1155 W County Road 500 N, Huntington, 46750, IN, United States
Huntington Tails & Trails Festival with 5k & 1 Mile
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