16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile

Race Information

• Event: 16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile
• Date: September 27, 2026
• Location: Bellevue State Park Band Shell, Wilmington, DE
• URL: Race Registration

Weather Policy

• This Race is: Rain or Shine!
• Fingers Crossed: Let's all keep our fingers and paws crossed for good weather.

Event Highlights

• Fundraising Event: This is our biggest fundraising event of the year.
• Dog-Friendly: It's the LARGEST dog-friendly race in Delaware!
• Merchandise: All 5K registrants will receive a FREE 5K shirt or FREE Mutt Mile bandana with registration.
• Additional Purchases: Additional merchandise is available for purchase.

Course Information

• Family-Friendly: Bring your whole family (pups included!) to this beautiful and scenic cross-country 5K course.
• Timing: The race will be timed by Fusion Racing.
• Leisurely Walk: Prefer a more leisurely walk? Sign up for our Mutt Mile.

Awards and Activities

• Race Awards: The event features race awards for dogs and people.
• Food and Vendors: Enjoy food trucks and vendors at the event.
• Pup Kissing Booth: Participate in the pup kissing booth.
• Meet and Greet: Meet some of FFAS adoptable dogs!

Fundraising Opportunities

• Team Participation: Ask your friends and start a TEAM or an INDIVIDUAL fundraiser.
• Donation Tab: Click the donate tab to start a fundraiser.
• Proceeds: Proceeds benefit Faithful Friends Animal Society.

Costume Contest

• Dress Your Pet: Don't forget to Dress your Pet!
• Doggy Costume Contest: Dress your Pet in costume for our Doggy Costume Contest.
• Award Ceremony: After the Award Ceremony, participants will be called to parade around the stage.
• Crowd Voting: The crowd will applaud to vote on their favorite, and the top three winners will get a prize!