5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza

🐾 Event Overview

Join the Humane Society of Elkhart County (HSEC) at Ox Bow Park in Goshen, IN for a timed trail run/walk in a pleasant natural environment. Runners, walkers, and their dogs will be gathering to enjoy time together, activities, great music, and sharing with others. After the race is over, stay a while for Elkhart County Parks’ Dogapalooza! Enjoy dog-themed vendors and activities, great food trucks, a beer garden, and so much more!

🐶 Adoption Opportunity

Don’t have a dog to bring to the event? Consider adopting one! Take a look at all of our adoptable pups here!

💰 Proceeds and Impact

Proceeds from this event will be directed toward the daily operations of the Humane Society of Elkhart County. In 2023, over 11,500 animals of over 35 species were impacted by HSEC.

🏃‍♂️ Race Information

• Check-in: Starts at 9:00 am and race starts at 10:30 am
• Course: Both courses are looped trails
• Distances: 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Strut your Mutt
• Awards: 5K awards presented at 11:30 am

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Friday: May 9 from 4pm – 6pm at Ox Bow Park
  • Tell the gate attendant you are there for packet pick up, and they will let you in without any parking fees.
• Saturday: May 10 from 9:00am-10:00am at Ox Bow Park

🚗 Parking

• Location: Parking will be at the tower parking lot

👕 Shirts

Shirts are guaranteed only to those who register online at least 15 days before the event. If you register online with fewer than 15 days remaining, you may choose from the available shirt inventory and sizes while supplies last. Late registrants can check for any remaining shirts after the race and select from what is left in stock.

❓ Contact Information

Questions?
Phone: 574-475-4732 | Email: maria@:elkharthumanesociety.org

🌐 More Information

For additional details, visit the race page: 5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt.