Run for the Animals 5K

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Karst Farm Park, Bloomington IN

Sunday, October 5th, 2025

🐾 Welcome to the Run for the Animals 5K!

Please join us for the 30th Annual Run for the Animals 5K on Sunday, October 5th!

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Event Type: A timed 5K run/walk.
Location: Karst Farm Park, Bloomington, IN.
Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit the Monroe County Humane Association.
Community Impact: Supports vital programs and services enhancing animal welfare.

🌟 Why It Matters

This event is so important to Monroe County Humane Association 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.

🐶 Dog Participants Notice

Health Requirement: All dogs must be up to date on the rabies vaccination.
On Leash Policy: All dogs must remain on a leash at all times.
Leash Restrictions: Retractable leashes are not permitted.
Safety First: Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and fun event for everyone!

📅 Event Schedule

8:00 AM: Packet Pick-up & Onsite Registration Opens
9:20 AM: Registration Closes
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