Run for the Animals 5K
- Date Sun 5th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Bloomington, Indiana
- Price $17.40 - $33.30
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 30th Annual Run for the Animals 5K on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, at the beautiful Karst Farm Park in Bloomington, Monroe! This exciting timed run/walk is not just a race; it's a celebration of community and a chance to support the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA). Participants will enjoy a scenic course that loops through the Monroe County Fairgrounds, while the festive atmosphere will be enhanced by an awards ceremony and sponsor booths conveniently located near the start/finish line.
Be part of the fun as you and your furry companions compete for various awards, including top honors for different age categories and the highly anticipated Top Canine 5K award! New this year, the event will feature engaging contests such as the fastest peanut butter licker and a pet costume contest, keeping the excitement alive after the race. With packet pickup starting at 8:00 AM and the run/walk kicking off at 9:30 AM, this is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a day filled with fitness, fun, and furry friends—all while supporting vital programs that benefit animals in need. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event that brings together runners, walkers, and dogs for a great cause
Be part of the fun as you and your furry companions compete for various awards, including top honors for different age categories and the highly anticipated Top Canine 5K award! New this year, the event will feature engaging contests such as the fastest peanut butter licker and a pet costume contest, keeping the excitement alive after the race. With packet pickup starting at 8:00 AM and the run/walk kicking off at 9:30 AM, this is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a day filled with fitness, fun, and furry friends—all while supporting vital programs that benefit animals in need. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event that brings together runners, walkers, and dogs for a great cause
Organiser's Description
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE _30TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THE ANIMALS 5K_ ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH!
RUN FOR THE ANIMALS is a timed 5K run/walk at Karst Farm Park, with all of the proceeds benefiting the programs and services of the Monroe County Humane Association.
New in 2025, were thrilled to partner with Perfect Timing Race Management, known for their work with major local events like Hoosiers Outrun Cancer and the Hoosier Half Marathon. The course will once again start at Karst Farm Park and loop through the Monroe County Fairgrounds, but this year, were making it easier for participants and families to celebrate together. The awards ceremony and sponsor booths will now be located near the start/finish line, making for a more centralized, festive atmosphereand faster results posting!
While Barktoberfest will no longer take place in the field near registration, were keeping the fun alive with raffles and fan-favorite contests, including the fastest peanut butter licker and best pet costume, now happening right after the awards ceremony.
Also, be sure to stop by our sponsors' tables to say hello! The Dog House, German American Bank, Mad 4 My Dog, Raising Cane's, RCV Roofing, Scout's Honor, and Studio K-9 will be on site to cheer participants on!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
500 PM: Preregistered Packet Pick-up at Karst Farm Park Commons Bldg
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
8:00 AM: Packet Pick-up & Onsite Registration Opens
9:20 AM: Registration Closes, Trainer-led Group Stretch
9:30 AM: 5K Run/Walk Begins
10:30 AM: 5K Run/Walk Awards Ceremony
11:00 AM: Pet Costume Contest, Fastest Peanut Butter Licker Contest, & Raffle Winners Announced
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CANINE PARTICIPANTS: As required by the state of Indiana, all dogs must be up to date on the rabies vaccination. All dogs must remain on a leash at all times during the event. For safety reasons, retractable leashes are not permittedonly standard, non-retractable leashes are allowed. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and fun event for everyone!
5K AWARD CATEGORIES:
* Top 3 Overall Men's 5K
* Top 3 Overall Women's 5K
* Top 3 Youth (12 & under) Male 5K
* Top 3 Youth (12 & under) Female 5K
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 13-17 years
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 18-24 years
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 25-29 years
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 30-39 years
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 40-49 years
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 50-59 years
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 60+ years
* Top Canine 5K
This event is so important to MCHA and our ability to provide the many programs and services that would otherwise not exist in our community. MCHA advocates for a more humane future for the pets in our community by being a provider of accessible veterinary care through our Nonprofit Veterinary Clinic, E. Susan Bartlett Crisis Housing Program, Emergency Pet Food & Supply Pantry, Therapy Animal Program, Street Outreach Program, and more. Many lives, human and animal alike, are touched by the work of MCHA. This is only possible thanks to the generous support of our community! MCHA is a private 501c3 non-profit that receives no funding from national organizations or tax dollars.
We anticipate welcoming hundreds of runners, walkers, and furry friends to this event! Dont miss this great opportunity to support animal welfare in our community!
RUN FOR THE ANIMALS is a timed 5K run/walk at Karst Farm Park, with all of the proceeds benefiting the programs and services of the Monroe County Humane Association.
New in 2025, were thrilled to partner with Perfect Timing Race Management, known for their work with major local events like Hoosiers Outrun Cancer and the Hoosier Half Marathon. The course will once again start at Karst Farm Park and loop through the Monroe County Fairgrounds, but this year, were making it easier for participants and families to celebrate together. The awards ceremony and sponsor booths will now be located near the start/finish line, making for a more centralized, festive atmosphereand faster results posting!
While Barktoberfest will no longer take place in the field near registration, were keeping the fun alive with raffles and fan-favorite contests, including the fastest peanut butter licker and best pet costume, now happening right after the awards ceremony.
Also, be sure to stop by our sponsors' tables to say hello! The Dog House, German American Bank, Mad 4 My Dog, Raising Cane's, RCV Roofing, Scout's Honor, and Studio K-9 will be on site to cheer participants on!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
500 PM: Preregistered Packet Pick-up at Karst Farm Park Commons Bldg
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
8:00 AM: Packet Pick-up & Onsite Registration Opens
9:20 AM: Registration Closes, Trainer-led Group Stretch
9:30 AM: 5K Run/Walk Begins
10:30 AM: 5K Run/Walk Awards Ceremony
11:00 AM: Pet Costume Contest, Fastest Peanut Butter Licker Contest, & Raffle Winners Announced
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CANINE PARTICIPANTS: As required by the state of Indiana, all dogs must be up to date on the rabies vaccination. All dogs must remain on a leash at all times during the event. For safety reasons, retractable leashes are not permittedonly standard, non-retractable leashes are allowed. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and fun event for everyone!
5K AWARD CATEGORIES:
* Top 3 Overall Men's 5K
* Top 3 Overall Women's 5K
* Top 3 Youth (12 & under) Male 5K
* Top 3 Youth (12 & under) Female 5K
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 13-17 years
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 18-24 years
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 25-29 years
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 30-39 years
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 40-49 years
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 50-59 years
* Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 60+ years
* Top Canine 5K
This event is so important to MCHA and our ability to provide the many programs and services that would otherwise not exist in our community. MCHA advocates for a more humane future for the pets in our community by being a provider of accessible veterinary care through our Nonprofit Veterinary Clinic, E. Susan Bartlett Crisis Housing Program, Emergency Pet Food & Supply Pantry, Therapy Animal Program, Street Outreach Program, and more. Many lives, human and animal alike, are touched by the work of MCHA. This is only possible thanks to the generous support of our community! MCHA is a private 501c3 non-profit that receives no funding from national organizations or tax dollars.
We anticipate welcoming hundreds of runners, walkers, and furry friends to this event! Dont miss this great opportunity to support animal welfare in our community!
Races
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5K Run and Walk
Incl. $3.30 Fee & Official Event Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$33.30
For safety reasons, all minors participating must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also registered and participating in the 5K. -
Youth 5K Run and Walk (12 & Under)
Incl. $2.40 Fee & Official Event Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$17.40
CLOSEDFor safety reasons, all minors participating must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also registered and participating in the 5K. -
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.00
Support the cause on your own time and at your own pace!
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Karst Farm Park, 2450 S Endwright Rd, Bloomington, 47403, IN, United States
Run for the Animals 5K
