Eaton County Fairgrounds, Charlotte MI
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Event Overview
- Event Name: Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk
- Date: Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
- Location: Eaton County Fairgrounds, Charlotte, MI
- Purpose: Raises money for the Eaton County Dog Program
Family-Friendly Activities
- Participation: Bring the whole family and your dogs!
- Dog Policy: Maximum of 2 dogs per registrant, must be leashed
- Course: Starts and ends at Eaton County Fairgrounds, includes Bennet Park
- Community Impact: Supports kids involved in the Dog Project for the Eaton County Fair
Event Schedule
- Check-in: Starts at 7:30 am
- Start Time: 5k run/walk begins at 9:00 am
- Early Packet Pickup: Saturday, May 2nd from 5pm-7pm
- Race Day Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:30 am on race day
Registration Details
- Registration Fee: $25 until April 12th
- Late Registration: $30 from April 13th to April 26th
- Race Week Fee: $35 from April 27th to May 2nd
- T-Shirts: Provided for all paid participants registered by April 19th, 2026
Awards and Results
- Awards: Overall male and female winners receive a $25 Playmakers gift card
- Medals: Top three finishers in specified age categories
- Live Results: Available immediately following the event
- Results Posting: Posted on the event website
Community Support
- Proceeds: Used to maintain equipment, conduct educational classes, and host an annual show
- Impact: Helps educate kids and allow them to demonstrate what they have learned
- Thank You: For supporting the kids of the Eaton County Dog Program!
- Timing: The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation
More Information
For further details and to register, please visit the official race page: Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk.
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