Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk

🐶 Event Overview

• Family Fun: 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.
• Support Local Kids: This program supports the kids involved in the Dog Project for the Eaton County Fair.
• Dog Friendly: Dogs are welcome at this event with a maximum of 2 dogs per registrant, all on a leash.
• Location: The event will start and end at the Eaton County Fairgrounds, including the beautiful Bennet Park.

📅 Date and Time

• Date: Sunday, May 4th, 2025.
• Start Time: The 5k run/walk begins at 9:00 am.
• Check-in: Starts at 7:30 am.

💵 Registration Information

• Registration Fee: $25 until April 13th.
• Late Registration: $30 from April 14th to April 27th.
• Race Week Registration: $35 from April 28th to May 3rd.
• Online Registration: All registrations must take place online.

T-Shirt Information 👕

• Participant T-shirts: Provided for all paid participants registered by April 20th, 2025.
• Availability: T-shirts available as supplies last after that date.
• Sizes: Adult (S-2XL) and youth (S-XL) sizes will be available.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Early Pickup: Saturday, May 3rd from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Eaton County Fairgrounds.
• Race Day Pickup: Begins at 7:30 am on race day morning.

🏃‍♂️ Course Details

• Terrain: The course is mixed terrain, with dirt, grass, and paved sections.
• Course Map: See course map section at the top of the page.

🏆 Awards

• Winners: Overall male and female winners will each receive a $25 gift card to Playmakers and a trophy.
• Medals: Medals for the top three finishers in categories for the 5K: 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up.

📈 Results

• Live Results: Results will be available live immediately following the event.
• Website Posting: Results will be posted on this website.

💖 Community Support

• Event Proceeds: All proceeds are used to maintain equipment, hold classes to educate the kids.
• Annual Show: Funds support an annual show to allow the kids and dogs to demonstrate everything they have learned.
• Thank You: Thank you for supporting the kids of the Eaton County Dog Program!

⏱️ Timing

• Professional Timing: The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

🔗 More Information

• Event Link: For more details, visit here.