30th Annual Run for the Animals 5K, 5 October | Event in Bloomington | AllEvents

30th Annual Run for the Animals 5K

Monroe County Humane Association

Highlights

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 am

1.5 hours

Karst Farm Park

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Date & Location

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 am to 11:00 am (EDT)

Karst Farm Park

, Bloomington, United States

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About the event

30th Annual Run for the Animals 5K
Please join us for the 30th Annual Run for the Animals on Sunday, October 5th!

Event website: monroehumane.org/5k

Run for the Animals is a timed 5K run/walk at Karst Farm Park, with a portion of the course winding through the Monroe County Fairgrounds. All of the proceeds benefit the programs and services of Monroe County Humane Association.

This event is so important to MCHA and our ability to provide these programs and services that would otherwise not exist in our community, including accessible veterinary care, spay/neuter assistance, crisis housing, emergency pet food & supply pantry, street outreach, and therapy animal program. All this and much more is only possible because of the generous support of our community! MCHA is a private 501c3 non-profit that receives no funding from national organizations or tax dollars.

We anticipate welcoming hundreds of runners, walkers, and canine friends to this event! Don’t miss this great opportunity to support animal welfare in our community!

Preregistered runner packets will be available for pick up at the event entrance when the registration table opens at 8:00 AM.

EVENT SCHEDULE:
8:00 AM: Packet Pick-up & Onsite Registration Opens
9:20 AM: Registration Closes
9:30 AM: 5K Run/Walk Begins
10:30 AM: 5K Run/Walk Awards Ceremony
11:00 AM: Pet Costume Contest, Fastest Peanut Butter Licker Contest, & Raffle Winners Announced

EXPANDED 5K AWARD CATEGORIES:
Top 3 Overall Men's 5K
Top 3 Overall Women's 5K
Top 3 Youth (12 & under) Male 5K
Top 3 Youth (12 & under) Female 5K
Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 13-17 years
Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 18-24 years
Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 25-29 years
Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 30-39 years
Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 40-49 years
Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 50-59 years
Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female 60+ years
Top Canine 5K

Important Notice for Dog Participants: As required by the state of Indiana, all dogs must be up to date on the rabies vaccination. All dogs must remain on a leash at all times during the event. For safety reasons, retractable leashes are not permitted—only standard, non-retractable leashes are allowed. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and fun event for everyone!


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Karst Farm Park, Bloomington, United States

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30th Annual Run for the Animals 5K, 5 October | Event in Bloomington | AllEvents
30th Annual Run for the Animals 5K
Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 am