Miles for Mutts 5k Run/Walk
About this race
Save A Dog Miles for Mutts
Join the Pack! Save A Dog's Miles for Mutts 5K Road Race and Walk
Get ready to pound the pavement and make a difference in the lives of homeless dogs! Save A Dog of Sudbury is thrilled to bring back our popular Miles for Mutts 5K Road Race, with all proceeds benefiting our mission to rescue and rehome dogs of all breeds.
Walk or run a scenic 5K course that winds through the beautiful Assabet Valley Rail Trail, taking in the sights and sounds of nature in fall splendor. The course starts and finishes at the Marlborough Moose Lodge, located at 67 Fitchburg St.
After your run, refuel with a delicious banana and refreshing water and enjoy the festive atmosphere with fellow runners and their furry friends. Plus, don't miss out on:
Medals for the top three finishers overall and by age category
A goody bag filled with goodies and snacks for the first 100 entrants
A commemorative t-shirt for the first 100 entrants
Early Bird (thru 9/1/26):
Adults : $35
Children/Teens (1-18): $25
Regular (9/1/26-10/2/26 (6pm):
Adults : $40
Children/Teens (1-18): $30
Paw-ticipant Dogs are welcome to walk the route.
Registration on Race Day: $45 (Adults), $35 (Children/Teens)
First 100 registrants will receive a Miles for Mutts race shirt and a goody bag!
Can't make the race? Cheer from Home with a $10 donation!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, every step you take helps support Save A Dog's life-saving work. So, lace up those sneakers and join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness and fundraising!
Sign up today and help us make a difference in the lives of homeless dogs!
Check-in / Bib pickup is at 8:30 a.m. the race starts at 10 a.m. Awards at 11 a.m.
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Running
5k Run/Walk
Early Bird (thru 9/1/26): Adults : $35 Children/Teens (1-18): $25 Regular (9/1/26-10/2/26(6pm): Adults : $40 Children/Teens (1-18): $30 Registration on Race Day: $45 (Adults), $35 (Children/Teens) First 100 registrants will receive a Miles for Mutts race shirt and a goody bag!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Marlborough, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 6:24 PM local time (EDT) in Marlborough on October 3, 2026 — 11h 38m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Marlborough
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Marlborough 5K Races 3 races
- Marlborough Running Calendar 2026 4 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Marlborough events
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