Mutt Strut

Mark your calendars! On June 14, 2025, from 9 am to 12 pm, join us at Legends Field for Lexington Humane Society’s annual Mutt Strut, proudly presented by Hunter Faulconer.

Whether you’re up for a 1.5-mile fun walk or ready to take on a 5K race, this event is all about having fun, getting active, and making a difference for animals in need. Every step you take helps provide shelter, medical care, and adoption services at Lexington Humane Society for over 4,000 animals annually—at a time when their needs are greatest.

Walk. Run. Save Lives. Your participation directly impacts the animals relying on us. Grab your running shoes, leash up your pup, and let’s strut for a cause!

Help us reach our goal of raising $40,000 to continue providing care and shelter for homeless animals. Every registration fee, donation, and sponsorship helps us achieve this mission!

Event Highlights: The 5K Race is back! Lace up your running shoes, leash up your furry friend, and hit the ground running! Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers, along with their furry running buddies! The 5K starts at 9 a.m. and is a timed event managed by Central Kentucky Race Management.

1.5-Mile Fun Walk: This untimed walk is perfect for those who want to stroll with their dogs and friends while supporting a great cause.

Activities & Entertainment: Enjoy music, dog-friendly activities, kid-friendly fun and games, contests and prizes, face painting and caricature artists (for both dogs and their hoomans!), adoptable animals, memorable adopted LHS alum, and exclusive LHS merchandise at our mobile retail store.

Registration

Early Bird Registration Rates

Early bird pricing ends May 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Early bird registrants also get a free Mutt Strut t-shirt. Register by May 1st to receive early-bird pricing and a FREE official Mutt Strut t-shirt!

5K Race EARLY BIRD: $40 per adult / $20 per child (ages 6+)

1.5-Mile Walk EARLY BIRD: $25 per adult / $12 per child (ages 6+) / Kids 6 and under are FREE!

Regular Registration Rates

Regular registration rates end on June 13th at 11:59 pm.

5K Race: $45 per adult / $25 per child (ages 6+) 

1.5-Mile Walk: $30 per adult / $15 per child (ages 6+)

Kids under 6 participate for FREE!

Late Registration Rates 

Late registration on the day of the event will incur a fee of an additional $10 for the 5K and $5 for the 1.5 mile walk.

5K Race: $55 per adult / $35 per child (ages 6+)

1.5-Mile Walk: $35 per adult / $20 per child (ages 6+)

Kids under 6 participate for FREE!

Vendors

Vendor Booths: Support local businesses with vendor booths offering a variety of pet-friendly and human-approved goodies. Food will be for sale at the Legends concession stand.

Got Questions?

Check out our F.A.Q. Page HERE

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor – Hunter Faulconer

Platinum Sponsor – MetLife

Gold Sponsors – Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists, Erie Insurance, Metronet, The Campbell Family Senior & Hospice Pet Care Program of LHS, and UK Federal Credit Union

Silver Sponsors – Central Bank, Houchens Insurance Company, Marsh McLennan, Petsuites, Raising Canes, The Dog Stop, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Traditional Bank.

For more information, contact:

Katie Nichols, Events & Partnerships Manager

Lexington Humane Society

📞 (502) 209-9663

📧 knichols@lexingtonhumanesociety.org