5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza
When is 5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza?
5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Goshen, IN.
What distances does 5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza offer?
5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza offers 4 events: 1 Mile Strut Your Mutt, 1 Mile Strut Your Mutt - Virtual, 5K Paws for a Cause, 5K Paws for a Cause - Virtual.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Strut Your Mutt | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 1 Mile Strut Your Mutt - Virtual | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 5K Paws for a Cause | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| 5K Paws for a Cause - Virtual | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
How much does 5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza cost?
Registration for 5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza starts at $20.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is 5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza held?
5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza is held in Goshen, IN at Ox Bow Park.
About 5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza
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
Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather, the start of the event will be postponed up to one hour. If the weather persists longer, the race will be converted into a virtual event. Pre-race notifications regarding the weather will be sent via email. If the weather becomes severe during the event, the race will be canceled and we will instruct participants to return to their vehicles. There will be no refunds for event cancelation due to weather.