Mutt March Festival & 5k
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Palm City, Florida
Free · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the 20th Anniversary of the beloved Mutt March Festival & 5K on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast in Palm City, Martin. This exciting event promises a day full of fun for both dogs and their humans! Kick off the morning with a timed 5K race starting at 9:00 AM, perfect for all fitness levels, including our furry friends. The registration fee is just $35 per runner, and dogs are welcome to join in the fun!
Following the race, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the festival kicks off, offering a free dog-friendly extravaganza filled with activities for everyone. Enjoy a variety of vendors, a canine costume contest, and even a blessing of the animals! Don’t miss the chance to meet adoptable pets, indulge in delicious food from local food trucks, and capture memories at the pet photo booth. With exciting features like a kids' zone, a lure course, and a doggy playground, there's something for every family member to enjoy. Celebrate community spirit and help raise funds for the Humane Society while enjoying a day of tail-wagging fun!
Following the race, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the festival kicks off, offering a free dog-friendly extravaganza filled with activities for everyone. Enjoy a variety of vendors, a canine costume contest, and even a blessing of the animals! Don’t miss the chance to meet adoptable pets, indulge in delicious food from local food trucks, and capture memories at the pet photo booth. With exciting features like a kids' zone, a lure course, and a doggy playground, there's something for every family member to enjoy. Celebrate community spirit and help raise funds for the Humane Society while enjoying a day of tail-wagging fun!
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Mutt March 5k
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Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
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Organiser's description
Mutt March Celebrates 20th Anniversary at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast!
The 2024 Mutt March will take place on March 23rd (rain or shine). There's a 5K race in the morning followed by a free dog-friendly festival from 10am-2pm. The race starts at 9:00am and is $35 per runner. The Mutt March Festival is free!
The annual Mutt March is the Humane Society of the Treasure Coasts largest attended community fundraiser. This year we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of this pupular event! This event is dog friendly and offers a variety of activities to entertain both person and pup!
Location:
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave, Palm City, FL 34990
Event features:
- Timed 5K Race - Morning Group Walk - Vendors - Blessing of the Animals - Adoptable Animals - Food Trucks - Canine Costume Contest - AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing - Kids Zone - Lure Course - Doggy Playground - Raffles - Pet Photo Booth
Mutt March 5K & Festival Timeline:
8:00 a.m. 5K Registration/Check-in
9:00 a.m. - Race starts
10 a.m. Mutt March Festival Opens > Group Walk
10:30 a.m. - Runners' Awards
12 p.m. Canine Costume Contest
1 p.m. Raffle Ticket Winners Announced
2 p.m. Festival Ends
Dogs are welcome to participate in the 5k!
The route will be partially on the road, and partially on a trail through the woods. There will be uneven terrain, so proceed with caution! Strollers are not recommended.
Please keep in mind the following regarding your pup
Not recommended for dogs under 4 months
Proof of dogs rabies vaccination (county license will suffice)
Bordetella, Distemper & Canine Parvovirus vaccinations are highly recommended
Dogs with a recent positive fecal should not attend
Please leave dogs in heat at home
Keep aggressive & overly timid dogs at home
And here are some reminders for the you, as the pups owner:
One handler per dog
No retractable leashes (maximum length 6-feet)
Owners must clean up after their dogs
Observe your dog for heat exhaustion
Create a Pack!
We challenge you to create a Pack and fundraise for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast at this year's Mutt March and help us save more lives than ever before! For those who might be wondering, a "Pack" is a fundraising team comprised of two (2) or more individuals who pledge to raise a minimum of $100 for the HSTC. Packs compete against each other to raise the most funds for animals in our care while earning bragging rights for their teams. Create a pack HERE.
For questions, please contact:
Alyssa Bean, 772-600-3215 or [email protected]
The 2024 Mutt March will take place on March 23rd (rain or shine). There's a 5K race in the morning followed by a free dog-friendly festival from 10am-2pm. The race starts at 9:00am and is $35 per runner. The Mutt March Festival is free!
The annual Mutt March is the Humane Society of the Treasure Coasts largest attended community fundraiser. This year we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of this pupular event! This event is dog friendly and offers a variety of activities to entertain both person and pup!
Location:
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave, Palm City, FL 34990
Event features:
- Timed 5K Race - Morning Group Walk - Vendors - Blessing of the Animals - Adoptable Animals - Food Trucks - Canine Costume Contest - AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing - Kids Zone - Lure Course - Doggy Playground - Raffles - Pet Photo Booth
Mutt March 5K & Festival Timeline:
8:00 a.m. 5K Registration/Check-in
9:00 a.m. - Race starts
10 a.m. Mutt March Festival Opens > Group Walk
10:30 a.m. - Runners' Awards
12 p.m. Canine Costume Contest
1 p.m. Raffle Ticket Winners Announced
2 p.m. Festival Ends
Dogs are welcome to participate in the 5k!
The route will be partially on the road, and partially on a trail through the woods. There will be uneven terrain, so proceed with caution! Strollers are not recommended.
Please keep in mind the following regarding your pup
Not recommended for dogs under 4 months
Proof of dogs rabies vaccination (county license will suffice)
Bordetella, Distemper & Canine Parvovirus vaccinations are highly recommended
Dogs with a recent positive fecal should not attend
Please leave dogs in heat at home
Keep aggressive & overly timid dogs at home
And here are some reminders for the you, as the pups owner:
One handler per dog
No retractable leashes (maximum length 6-feet)
Owners must clean up after their dogs
Observe your dog for heat exhaustion
Create a Pack!
We challenge you to create a Pack and fundraise for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast at this year's Mutt March and help us save more lives than ever before! For those who might be wondering, a "Pack" is a fundraising team comprised of two (2) or more individuals who pledge to raise a minimum of $100 for the HSTC. Packs compete against each other to raise the most funds for animals in our care while earning bragging rights for their teams. Create a pack HERE.
For questions, please contact:
Alyssa Bean, 772-600-3215 or [email protected]
Location
4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave, Palm City, 34990, FL, United States
Mutt March Festival & 5k
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