Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk
- Date Sun 3rd May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Charlotte, Michigan
- Price $28.06
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Move Your Mutt 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, in beautiful Charlotte, Eaton! This exciting event invites the whole family, including your furry friends, to participate while supporting a great cause—the Eaton County Dog Program. The 5K run/walk kicks off at 9:00 AM, with check-in starting at 7:30 AM at the Eaton County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a scenic mixed-terrain course that features dirt, grass, and paved sections, making it an enjoyable experience for both participants and their leashed dogs (maximum of 2 per registrant).
Join us for a fantastic day filled with community spirit and healthy competition. Registration fees are $25 until April 12th, increasing to $30 from April 13th to April 26th, and $35 during race week. All paid participants registered by April 19th will receive a stylish event t-shirt. With awards for overall winners and top finishers in various age categories, this is an event you won't want to miss! All proceeds will directly benefit the Eaton County Dog Program, helping kids learn valuable skills in dog training and care. Lace up your
Join us for a fantastic day filled with community spirit and healthy competition. Registration fees are $25 until April 12th, increasing to $30 from April 13th to April 26th, and $35 during race week. All paid participants registered by April 19th will receive a stylish event t-shirt. With awards for overall winners and top finishers in various age categories, this is an event you won't want to miss! All proceeds will directly benefit the Eaton County Dog Program, helping kids learn valuable skills in dog training and care. Lace up your
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 3RD, 2026. The 5k run/walk begins at 9:00am, check-in starts at 7:30am.
REGISTRATION FEE: $25 until April 12th. $30 from April 13th to April 26th. $35 race week - April 27th to May 2nd. All registrations must take place online.
T-SHIRTS are provided for all paid participants registered by April 19th, 2026. 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 2nd 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: Overall male and female winners will each receive a $25 gift card to Playmakers and a trophy. 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.
The event will be held on SUNDAY, MAY 3RD, 2026. The 5k run/walk begins at 9:00am, check-in starts at 7:30am.
REGISTRATION FEE: $25 until April 12th. $30 from April 13th to April 26th. $35 race week - April 27th to May 2nd. All registrations must take place online.
T-SHIRTS are provided for all paid participants registered by April 19th, 2026. 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 2nd 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: Overall male and female winners will each receive a $25 gift card to Playmakers and a trophy. 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
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.06 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 3rd May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.06
OPENS 01 JAN 26Dogs 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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Eaton County Fairgrounds, 1025 S. Cochran Ave, Charlotte, 48813, MI, United States
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