Run for the Animals 5K

🐾 Welcome to the 30th Annual Run for the Animals 5K!

Please join us for the event on Sunday, October 5th!

🏃‍♂️ About the Race

Run for the Animals is a timed 5K run/walk at Karst Farm Park, with all of the proceeds benefiting the programs and services of the Monroe County Humane Association.

🗓️ 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

🐶 Important Notice for Canine Participants

As required by the state of Indiana, all dogs must be up to date on the rabies vaccination. All dogs must remain on a leash at all times during the event. For safety reasons, retractable leashes are not permitted—only standard, non-retractable leashes are allowed. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and fun event for everyone!

🏅 5K Award Categories

• Top 3 Overall Men's 5K
• Top 3 Overall Women's 5K
• Top 3 Youth (12 & under) Male 5K
• Top 3 Youth (12 & under) Female 5K
• Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 13-17 years
• Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 18-24 years
• Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 25-29 years
• Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 30-39 years
• Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 40-49 years
• Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 50-59 years
• Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 60+ years
• Top Canine 5K

❤️ Community Impact

This event is so important to MCHA 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.

🎉 Join Us!

We anticipate welcoming hundreds of runners, walkers, and furry friends to this event! Don’t miss this great opportunity to support animal welfare in our community!

For more information, visit the official race page: Run for the Animals 5K.