Mutt Strut 5k Memphis 2026

Event Overview

• Event Name: Mutt Strut 5k Memphis 2026
• Date: October 10, 2026
• Location: 2080 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN
• Website: Race Registration

Description

• Charity Event: Join the Mutt Strut 5k Memphis 2026, a dog friendly charity race supporting Dogs 2nd Chance rescue.
• Course: This fun 5K run and walk takes place in beautiful Overton Park and welcomes runners, walkers, families and allows their dogs to take part in the race.
• Features: The event features a scenic 3.1 mile course, finisher medals, team fundraising opportunities, and awards for top 3 finishers in each age group.
• Purpose: All proceeds go directly toward rescuing and caring for abandoned and abused dogs in the Mid South.

Location Details

• Start Point: The race begins at the beautiful Rainbow Lake Pavilion across from Overton Bark dog park in Memphis Tennessee.
• Parking: There is lots of parking all over Overton Park near the Rainbow Lake Pavilion.
• Parking Tips: You can park on both sides of the road all along Veterans Plaza, Golf Drive, and Morrie Moss Lane. Arrive early to grab a great spot or carpool to the park to save spaces.
• Dog Participation: Dogs must remain on a short leash while in the public way for this event.

Registration Information

• Sign Up Deadline: Sign up by September 10th to guarantee a t-shirt on race day!
• Packet Pickup: Thursday, Oct 8th, from 3-6 pm at Fleet Feet Laurelwood.
• Additional Pickup: Friday, Oct 9th, from 3-6 pm at Hollywood Feed.
• Race Day Pickup: Packets can also be picked up Saturday morning before the race begins starting at 7:45 am.

Awards and Prizes

• Overall Awards: Medal Awards will be given for Top Male and Female, Top Male Master and Female Master (40+), Top Male Grand Master and Female Grand Master (70+), and Top Male Senior Grand Master and Female Senior Grand Master (80+).
• Age Group Awards: The top 3 in each age group: 1-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80+.
• Finisher Medal: All participants crossing the finish line will receive a Mutt Strut 5k medal.
• Course Map: Below is the race course map.

Additional Notes

• Dog Rules: All dogs must be controlled at all times: they must be accompanied by their owners.
• Restrictions: No child under the age of 18 is permitted to run with their dog: female dogs in heat and puppies under 12 weeks are prohibited from this event.
• Owner Responsibility: All dog owners assume responsibility for any injury and/or death of a pet or person caused by their pet while participating/attending this event.
• Health Certification: Dog owners/handlers must certify that their pet is free from infectious diseases and parasites.

Social Media

• Follow Us: Follow us on Facebook or muttstrut5k.com for the most up-to-date event news.
• Rescue Organization: Dogs 2nd Chance is a local mid-south dog rescue group, saving abandoned, abused, and stray dogs since September 2007.