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Karst Farm Park, Bloomington IN

Sunday, October 5th, 2025

🐾 Join Us for the 30th Annual Run for the Animals 5K

Please join us for the 30th Annual Run for the Animals 5K on Sunday, October 5th!

📍 Event Details

Location: Karst Farm Park, Bloomington, IN
Participants: Timed 5K run/walk
Proceeds: Benefits the Monroe County Humane Association
Partner: Perfect Timing Race Management

🎉 New Features for 2025

Awards Ceremony: Located near the start/finish line for convenience
Centralized Festivities: More festive atmosphere with faster results posting
Contests: Fastest peanut butter licker and best pet costume
Participation: No need to register for the 5K to enter contests and raffles

🐶 Meet Our Sponsors

Also, be sure to stop by our sponsors' tables to say hello! The Dog House, German American Bank, Mad 4 My Dog, Raising Cane's, RCV Roofing, Scout's Honor, and Studio K-9 will be on site to cheer participants on!

🗓️ Event Schedule

October 4: 5:00–7:00 PM - Preregistered Packet Pick-up at Karst Farm Park Commons Bldg
October 5:
- 8:00 AM: Packet Pick-up & Onsite Registration Opens
- 9:20 AM: Registration Closes, Trainer-led Group Stretch
- 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

🐕 Canine Participation Guidelines

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 Canine 5K

❤️ Supporting MCHA

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!