5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza
About this race
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!
Don’t have a dog to bring to the event? Consider adopting one! Take a look at all of our adoptable pups here!
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 9:30 am and race starts at 11:00 am
- Both courses are looped trails
- 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Strut your Mutt
- 5K awards presented at 12:00 pm
Packet Pick Up
- TBD
Parking
- 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.
Dogapalooza
- 10am - 2pm at Ox Bow Park
Questions?
Phone: 574-475-4732 | Email: maria@elkharthumanesociety.org
Pick your distance
Running
5K Paws for a Cause
We welcome dogs to this event. By attending this event with your dog, you are verifying that your canine is social with other animals and humans, young and old. Your dog must be up to date on its vaccinations and will be on a maximum 6 foot leash and under your control at all times. Please be aware that dogs showing signs of illness, aggression to other animals or humans, or that are not contained on a 6 foot leash may be removed from the event/park. All pet walkers/runners are required to clean up after their pet and dispose of any and all pet waste properly. We appreciate your cooperation.
1 Mile Strut Your Mutt
We welcome dogs to this event. By attending this event with your dog, you are verifying that your canine is social with other animals and humans, young and old. Your dog must be up to date on its vaccinations and will be on a maximum 6 foot leash and under your control at all times. Please be aware that dogs showing signs of illness, aggression to other animals or humans, or that are not contained on a 6 foot leash may be removed from the event/park. All pet walkers/runners are required to clean up after their pet and dispose of any and all pet waste properly. We appreciate your cooperation.
5K Paws for a Cause - Virtual
Participate in our event with the flexibility of choosing when and where to run/ walk. We have added the virtual option to allow participants who are not able to attend race day to still take part in the event and support the Humane Society.
1 Mile Strut Your Mutt - Virtual
Participate in our event with the flexibility of choosing when and where to run/ walk. We have added the virtual option to allow participants who are not able to attend race day to still take part in the event and support the Humane Society.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Goshen.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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Results — 5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza
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