Run Your Mutt 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Madisonville, Tennessee
- Price $43.40 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Run Your Mutt 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in beautiful Madisonville, Monroe! This family-friendly event, proudly sponsored by the Monroe County Friends of Animals (MCFA), invites animal lovers and community members to come together for a worthy cause. Lace up your running shoes and choose between a scenic 5K run or a leisurely 1-mile walk/run along the picturesque paved path around Kefauver Park's lake.
Whether you're racing in person or opting for the virtual race option, this event promises fun for everyone. Participants will receive a finisher medal, an event t-shirt, and a swag bag filled with goodies. Plus, dogs are welcome to join in the festivities, with special bandanas for MCFA alumni! The day kicks off with packet pick-up starting at 7:30 am, followed by the 5K start at 9:00 am and the 1-mile walk/run at 9:30 am. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support the health and happiness of homeless pets in Monroe County while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and exercise!
Whether you're racing in person or opting for the virtual race option, this event promises fun for everyone. Participants will receive a finisher medal, an event t-shirt, and a swag bag filled with goodies. Plus, dogs are welcome to join in the festivities, with special bandanas for MCFA alumni! The day kicks off with packet pick-up starting at 7:30 am, followed by the 5K start at 9:00 am and the 1-mile walk/run at 9:30 am. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support the health and happiness of homeless pets in Monroe County while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and exercise!
Organiser's Description
Monroe County Friends of Animals (MCFA) is sponsoring our 3rd Annual 5K & 1-Mile Walk/Run along with a Virtual Race Option!
MCFA is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to providing for and continuously improving the health, happiness, and fortune of homeless and abandoned dogs and cats in Monroe County.
Join us for this family-friendly event that brings together animal lovers, runners, walkers, and community members to support this very worthy cause.
FEMALE SIGN IN-PERSON RACE DETAILS 9/12/2026
TAKE YOUR CHOICE OF:
5K RUN
1-MILE WALK/RUN
Enjoy a scenic paved path around the lake at Kefauver Park in Madisonville
Dogs are encouraged, but not required to participate (bandanas for MCFA Alumni)!
alarm clock Event timing provided by East Coast Adventures
Finisher Medal
Event T-Shirt
SWAG Bag
ALARM CLOCK RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Packet Pick-Up Begins: 7:30 am
5K Start Time: 9:00 am
1-Mile Walk/Run Start: 9:30 am
MCFA VIRTUAL RACE | 7/1/20269/12/2026
CANT MAKE IT IN PERSON? JOIN US VIRTUALLY FROM ANYWHERE!
Virtual Race Participants Will Receive:
Finisher Medal
Event T-Shirt
VIRTUAL RACE DETAILS:
Submit your race time anytime between 7/1/20269/12/2026
Complete your race wherever works best for you
Shirts and medals will begin shipping starting 9/14/2026
MCFA is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to providing for and continuously improving the health, happiness, and fortune of homeless and abandoned dogs and cats in Monroe County.
Join us for this family-friendly event that brings together animal lovers, runners, walkers, and community members to support this very worthy cause.
FEMALE SIGN IN-PERSON RACE DETAILS 9/12/2026
TAKE YOUR CHOICE OF:
5K RUN
1-MILE WALK/RUN
Enjoy a scenic paved path around the lake at Kefauver Park in Madisonville
Dogs are encouraged, but not required to participate (bandanas for MCFA Alumni)!
alarm clock Event timing provided by East Coast Adventures
Finisher Medal
Event T-Shirt
SWAG Bag
ALARM CLOCK RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Packet Pick-Up Begins: 7:30 am
5K Start Time: 9:00 am
1-Mile Walk/Run Start: 9:30 am
MCFA VIRTUAL RACE | 7/1/20269/12/2026
CANT MAKE IT IN PERSON? JOIN US VIRTUALLY FROM ANYWHERE!
Virtual Race Participants Will Receive:
Finisher Medal
Event T-Shirt
VIRTUAL RACE DETAILS:
Submit your race time anytime between 7/1/20269/12/2026
Complete your race wherever works best for you
Shirts and medals will begin shipping starting 9/14/2026
Races
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Run Your Mutt 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
Dogs are required to be on-leash at all times. Multiple water stations will be available for both humans and dogs, and poop bags will be provided. Kefauver Park is not closed to other users on our event date. You may encounter other other runners or walkers on the lake trail. -
Run Your Mutt 1 Mile Walk/Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.40
Dogs are required to be on-leash at all times. Multiple water stations will be available for both humans and dogs, and poop bags will be provided. Kefauver Park is not closed to other users on our event date. You may encounter other other runners or walkers on the lake trail. -
Virtual Run Your Mutt 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
Virtual 5K & 1-Mile Walk/Run paw prints Cant join us in person? No problem! Join the fun from anywhere with our Virtual 5K & 1-Mile Walk/Run benefiting Monroe County Friends of Animals. Complete your race anytime, anywhere between 7/1/20269/12/2026 at your own pace whether thats around your neighborhood, at your favorite park, on a treadmill, or along a local trail with your pup by your side. guide dogsparkles Participants may submit their race times between 7/1/2026 and 9/12/2026. All virtual participants will receive an official race shirt and finisher medal. Shirts and medals will begin shipping on 9/14/2026.
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Kefauver Park, 146 Mason Ln, Madisonville, 37354, TN, United States
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