Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk
About the Event
Bring the whole family and join us for the Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk! This event raises money for the Eaton County Dog Program. This program supports the kids involved in the Dog Project for the Eaton County Fair. We supply the opportunity for the kids to explore what kind of dog fits into their family’s lifestyle, and enables them to become an excellent trainer and caretaker of their dog. Dogs are welcome at this event. There will be a maximum of 2 dogs per registrant, and they must be on a leash. The event will start and end at the Eaton County Fairgrounds, and includes the beautiful Bennet Park.
The event will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. The 5k run/walk begins at 9:00am, check-in starts at 7:30am.
Registration Fee: $25 until April 12th. $30 from April 13th to April 26th. $35 race week - April 27th to May 2nd. All registrations must take place online.
T-shirts are provided for all paid participants registered by April 19th, 2026. Adult (S-2XL) and youth (S-XL) sizes will be available.
Early packet pickup will take place at the Eaton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 2nd from 5pm-7pm. Race day packet pickup will begin at 7:30 am on race day morning.
Course: The course is mixed terrain. There will be dirt, grass, and paved sections. See course map section at the top of the page
Awards: Overall male and female winners will receive a $25 Playmakers gift card. Medals for the top three finishers in these categories for the 5K: 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up.
Results will be available live immediately following the event and posted on this website.
All proceeds from this event are used to maintain equipment, hold classes to educate the kids, and host an annual show to allow the kids and dogs to demonstrate everything they have learned. Thank you for supporting the kids of the Eaton County Dog Program!!
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.
Join fellow runners on May 3, 2026 for the Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Charlotte.
Races Offered
Running
5k run/walk
Dogs are welcome at this event, 2 per family please and they MUST be leashed. We ask that you line up towards the back of the pack during the event.
About Charlotte
Move Your Mutt 5k Run/Walk takes place in Charlotte, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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