Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk

  • Date Sun 4th May 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Charlotte, Michigan
  • Price $28.06
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Move Your Mutt 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, in beautiful Charlotte, Eaton! This family-friendly event invites you to lace up your running shoes and bring along your furry friends, as dogs are welcome to join in the funβ€”just remember to keep them on a leash! The 5K run/walk will kick off at 9:00 AM, with check-in starting at 7:30 AM at the Eaton County Fairgrounds, where the scenic course will take you through mixed terrain, including dirt, grass, and paved sections.

Registration is open online, with fees starting at just $25 until April 13th, increasing slightly as the race date approaches. All participants registered by April 20th will receive a stylish event t-shirt, so be sure to sign up early! Not only will you enjoy a fantastic day of exercise and companionship, but proceeds from this event will support the Eaton County Dog Program, helping local kids learn to become responsible dog trainers and caretakers. Prizes will be awarded for overall winners and top finishers in various age categories, making this an event not to miss. Join us in supporting

Organiser's Description

Bring the whole family and join us for the MOVE YOUR MUTT 5K RUN/WALK! This event raises money for the Eaton County Dog Program. This program supports the kids involved in the Dog Project for the Eaton County Fair. We supply the opportunity for the kids to explore what kind of dog fits into their familys lifestyle, and enables them to become an excellent trainer and caretaker of their dog. DOGS ARE WELCOME AT THIS EVENT. There will be a maximum of 2 dogs per registrant, and they must be on a leash. The event will start and end at the Eaton County Fairgrounds, and includes the beautiful Bennet Park.



The event will be held on SUNDAY, MAY 4TH, 2025. The 5k run/walk begins at 9:00am, check-in starts at 7:30am.



REGISTRATION FEE: $25 until April 13th. $30 from April 14th to April 27th. $35 race week - April 28th to May 3rd. All registrations must take place online.



T-SHIRTS are provided for all paid participants registered by April 20th, 2025. T-shirts are available as supplies last after that date. Adult (S-2XL) and youth (S-XL) sizes will be available.



EARLY PACKET PICKUP will take place at the Eaton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 3rd from 5pm-7pm. RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP will begin at 7:30 am on race day morning.



COURSE: The course is mixed terrain. There will be dirt, grass, and paved sections. See course map section at the top of the page



AWARDS: There will be prizes for Overall Male and Overall Female. We will also have medals for the top three finishers in these categories for the 5K: 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up.



RESULTS will be available live immediately following the event and posted on this website.



All PROCEEDS from this event are used to maintain equipment, hold classes to educate the kids, and host an annual show to allow the kids and dogs to demonstrate everything they have learned. Thank you for supporting the kids of the Eaton County Dog Program!!



The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION.

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 4th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $28.06

    Dogs are welcome at this event, 2 per family please and they MUST be leashed. We ask that you line up towards the back of the pack during the event.

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Location

Eaton County Fairgrounds, 1025 S. Cochran Ave, Charlotte, 48813, MI, United States

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