Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk

🐕‍🦺 Event Overview

• Family-Friendly: Bring the whole family and join us for the Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk!
• Fundraising: This event raises money for the Eaton County Dog Program.
• Education: Supports kids involved in the Dog Project for the Eaton County Fair.
• Dog Friendly: Dogs are welcome at this event. Maximum of 2 dogs per registrant, and they must be on a leash.

📅 Event Date and Time

• Date: Sunday, May 4th, 2025
• Start Time: 5k run/walk begins at 9:00am
• Check-in: Starts at 7:30am
• Location: Eaton County Fairgrounds, Charlotte, MI

💲 Registration Information

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

👕 T-Shirt Details

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

📦 Packet Pickup

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

🏞️ Course Information

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

🥇 Awards

• Overall Winners: Male and female winners will each receive a $25 gift card to Playmakers and a trophy.
• Medals: Top three finishers in age 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.
• Posting: Results will be posted on the event website.

🎉 Supporting the Community

• Proceeds: All proceeds from this event are used to maintain equipment.
• Education: Funds help hold classes to educate the kids.
• Annual Show: Proceeds support an annual show for kids and dogs to demonstrate their skills.
• 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.