πΎ Event Overview
Mark your calendars! On June 14, 2025, from 9 am to 12 pm, join us at Legends Field for Lexington Humane Societyβs annual Mutt Strut, proudly presented by Hunter Faulconer.
- Event Type: 1.5-mile fun walk or 5K race
- Purpose: Fun, getting active, and making a difference for animals in need
- Impact: Every step helps provide shelter, medical care, and adoption services at Lexington Humane Society for over 4,000 animals annually
- Call to Action: Grab your running shoes, leash up your pup, and letβs strut for a cause!
π° Fundraising Goals
Help us reach our goal of raising $40,000 to continue providing care and shelter for homeless animals. Every registration fee, donation, and sponsorship helps us achieve this mission!
πββοΈ Event Highlights
- 5K Race: Lace up your running shoes and leash up your furry friend
- Awards: Prizes for the top three male and female finishers
- Time: 5K starts at 9 a.m., timed event managed by Central Kentucky Race Management
- Fun Walk: 1.5-mile untimed walk for those who want to stroll
π Activities & Entertainment
- Entertainment: Music, dog-friendly activities, kid-friendly fun and games
- Contests: Prizes and face painting for dogs and their humans
- Adoption: Meet adoptable animals and memorable adopted LHS alumni
- Merchandise: Exclusive LHS merchandise at our mobile retail store
π Registration
Early Bird Registration Rates
Early bird pricing ends May 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm. Early bird registrants also get a free Mutt Strut t-shirt.
- 5K Race EARLY BIRD: $40 per adult / $20 per child (ages 6+)
- 1.5-Mile Walk EARLY BIRD: $25 per adult / $12 per child (ages 6+) / Kids 6 and under are FREE!
Regular Registration Rates
Regular registration rates end on June 13th at 11:59 pm.
- 5K Race: $45 per adult / $25 per child (ages 6+)
- 1.5-Mile Walk: $30 per adult / $15 per child (ages 6+)
- Kids: Kids under 6 participate for FREE!
Late Registration Rates
Late registration on the day of the event will incur a fee of an additional $10 for the 5K and $5 for the 1.5 mile walk.
- 5K Race: $55 per adult / $35 per child (ages 6+)
- 1.5-Mile Walk: $35 per adult / $20 per child (ages 6+)
π¦ Vendors
Support local businesses with vendor booths offering a variety of pet-friendly and human-approved goodies. Food will be for sale at the Legends concession stand.
β Got Questions?
Check out our F.A.Q. Page HERE
π€ Sponsors
- Presenting Sponsor: Hunter Faulconer
- Platinum Sponsor: MetLife
- Gold Sponsors: Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists, Erie Insurance, Metronet, The Campbell Family Senior & Hospice Pet Care Program of LHS, and UK Federal Credit Union
- Silver Sponsors: Central Bank, Houchens Insurance Company, Marsh McLennan, Petsuites, Raising Canes, The Dog Stop, Titoβs Handmade Vodka, and Traditional Bank.
π Contact Information
Katie Nichols, Events & Partnerships Manager
Lexington Humane Society
π (502) 209-9663
π§ knichols@lexingtonhumanesociety.org
π Race URL
For more details, visit this link.