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Run for the Animals 5K & Barktoberfest

Sun October 6, 2024 Bloomington, IN 47403 US Directions

Events

Adult only 5K Run and Walk

$30 9:30AM EDT - 10:45AM EDT Price increases after October 4, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
Adult Registration Required

Youth 5K Run and Walk (12 & Under)

$15 9:30AM EDT - 10:45AM EDT Price increases after October 4, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
Adult Registration Required

Canine 5K Run or Walk

$5 9:30AM EDT - 10:45AM EDT Registration closes on October 4, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT and re-opens on October 5, 2024 at 12:00am EDT

Place

Karst Farm Park
2450 S Endwright Rd
Bloomington, IN US 47403

Description

Please join us for the 29th Annual Run for the Animals & Barktoberfest on Sunday, October 6th!

Run for the Animals is a timed 5K run/walk and event at Karst Farm Park, with all of the proceeds benefiting the programs and services of the Monroe County Humane Association. New in 2024, the 5K is no longer an out & back run. We've added a loop through Monroe County Fairgrounds to cut down on runners and walkers with pets encountering each other. This is intended to keep everyone safe, and to allow our competitive runners to move through the course without added obstacles.

Barktoberfest is 100% free for members of our community to attend, and includes local vendors, food trucks, and tons of other fun games and activities for both families and furry friends!

This event is so important to the Monroe County Humane Association and our ability to provide so 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, offering a free Pet Food & Supply Pantry, humane education, and Therapy Animal Program - many lives, human and animal alike, are touched by the work of MCHA. All this and much more is only possible because of the generous support of our community! MCHA is a private 501c3 non-profit that receives no funding from national organizations or tax dollars. 

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!

Preregistered runner packets will be available for pick up at the event entrance.

NEW! 5K Award Categories:

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

Event Schedule:

  • 8:00 AM Barktoberfest opens!
  • 8:00 AM On-site Run/Walk Registration begins
  • 9:20 AM Run/Walk Registration Closes
  • 9:30 AM 5K Run/Walk Race Begins
  • 10:30 AM Pet Costume Contest
  • 10:30 AM 5K Run/Walk Race Awards
  • 10:50 AM Fastest Peanut Butter Licker Contest
  • 11:00 AM Raffle Winners Announced
  • 1:00 PM Barktoberfest Ends

Stick around after the race for vendor demonstrations, grab lunch or snacks at one of the many food trucks, and complete the new Barktoberfest Paw Passport! 

We can't wait to see you there!

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