Strut for the Strays - Virtual Event / In Person

Saturday, July 20, 2024 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Battle Creek, Michigan

$10.00–$30.00 · 5 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 14th Annual Strut for the Strays on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Battle Creek, Calhoun! This vibrant event offers participants the flexibility to join either virtually or in person, all while supporting the animals at the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. Whether you choose to walk or run a one-mile distance or tackle the 5K challenge (in-person only at the shelter), there's a place for everyone. The in-person festivities kick off at 8:30 AM, with race day registration starting at 7:00 AM, making it easy to get involved.

Not only is this a fantastic way to stay active, but it's also an opportunity to win fantastic prizes! Awards will be given to top finishers in various categories for the 5K, including medals for the top three participants in men's, women's, and kids' divisions. Plus, our furry friends can join the fun, with special canine awards and prizes for the fastest dogs in the race. Participants who register by July 1st will receive a commemorative t-shirt, while those who register after will receive shirts as supplies last. Join us in this heartwarming event to make

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Jul 8, 2023

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Races

5k Run/Walk at the Shelter

Includes T-Shirt

All proceeds from this event are used to provide medical care, primarily heart worm preventative, treatment and vaccines for our animals at the shelter. Thank you for supporting our animals. Please sign your dog up separately for them to be eligible for prizes ($10 entry fee for dogs, includes race bandanna).

8:30 AM EDT

$30.00

Entries closed
5k Run/Walk- Dogs at the Shelter

Includes Race Bandanna

Please have your dog join you for the 5k run/walk! With a paid entry they will have their own race bandanna and be eligible for prizes!

8:30 AM EDT

$10.00

Entries closed
5k Run/Walk- Virtual
Virtual

Includes T-Shirt

All proceeds from this event are used to provide medical care, primarily heart worm preventative, treatment and vaccines for our animals at the shelter. Thank you for supporting our animals. Please sign your dog up separately for them to be eligible for prizes ($10 entry fee for dogs, includes race bandanna).

8:30 AM EDT

$25.00

Entries closed
5k Run/Walk - Dogs- Virtual
Virtual

Includes Race Bandanna

Please have your dog join you for the 5k run/walk! With a paid entry they will have their own race bandanna and be eligible for prizes!

8:30 AM EDT

$10.00

Entries closed
One Mile Walk
Virtual

Includes T-Shirt

All proceeds from this event are used to provide medical care, primarily heart worm preventative, treatment and vaccines for our animals at the shelter. Thank you for supporting our animals.

8:30 AM EDT

$25.00

Entries closed

Organiser's description

14TH ANNUAL STRUT FOR THE STRAYS! This years event participation can be completed virtually or in person to support the animals at the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. Virtually you can participate in a one mile walk or 5K walk or run. (ONLY THE 5K IS SUPPORTED IN PERSON AT THE SHELTER) IN PERSON EVENT AT THE SHELTER ON THE 20TH OF JULY BEGINS AT 8:30AM, DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION STARTS AT 7:00AM.

REGISTER 3 OR MORE PARTICIPANTS AT THE SAME TIME AND RECEIVE $2 OFF PER REGISTRANT! _(does not apply to canine registration)_

T-SHIRTS are provided for all paid participants registered by July 1st, 2024; participants registered after will receive shirts as supplies last.

PEOPLE AWARDS: There are prizes for the first place participant in three categories: men 17 and older, women 17 and older and kids 16 and younger for the 5K. We will also have medals for the top three finishers in these categories for the 5K.

CANINE AWARDS: This year we will again celebrate our canine participants. There will be medals for 1st-3rd on the canine participants in the 5k by time, and a gift basket for the first place dog in the 5K. Please sign your dog up separately for them to be eligible for prizes ($10 entry fee for dogs, includes race bandanna).

PACKET PICK UP AVAILABLE STARTING JULY 16TH- CAN BE MAILED FOR AN ADDITIONAL $12.50 POSTAGE COST. PLEASE CONTACT SHELTER TO SCHEDULE A TIME FOR PICKUP.

All PROCEEDS from this event are used to provide medical care, primarily heartworm preventative, treatment and vaccines for our animals at the shelter. Thank you for supporting our animals!! CONSIDER AN EXTRA DONATION AND EARN A $5 ENTRY TO THE RACE. DETAILS BELOW.

Results will be posted during the race and on this website. The race is professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION.