Anicira Wags Into Spring With Inaugural Mutt Strut 5K
Community race will support Anicira’s nonprofit mission of ending animal suffering
March 21 is set to be a tail-wagging celebration! Anicira Veterinary Center is excited to host the first-ever Mutt Strut 5K, a dog-friendly event through Harrisonburg’s Friendly City Trail and Hillandale Park. The race starts at 9:00 AM, and March 7 is the final day to register and be guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt.
The Mutt Strut 5K is designed for dogs and humans alike. Every dog participant will receive a special race bandana, and runners and walkers without pets are warmly welcome. Whether chasing a personal record or just chasing squirrels, participants can enjoy springtime exercise while supporting a vital cause: 100% of race proceeds benefit Anicira Veterinary Center, helping pet families facing medical uncertainties when their pets become sick or injured.
“Through Mutt Strut, our community can make a tangible difference for families facing unexpected veterinary health emergencies,” said Mary Golden Hughes, Director of Advancement at Anicira Veterinary Center. “By reducing financial barriers – where we can and when we can – Anicira ensures that bonded pet families can stay together, happier and healthier, while receiving high-quality, comprehensive, and compassionate care. Events like Mutt Strut allow us to extend our nonprofit mission to end animal suffering and make veterinary care accessible to beloved pets in our community.”
Mutt Strut 5K Highlights:
- Saturday, March 21 at 9:00 AM – Friendly City Trail (park at Bluestone Elementary off Garber’s Church Road)
- Dogs not required—runners and walkers (of all abilities) with or without pets are welcome
- All dogs must be on a non-retractable leash
- Multiple water stops for humans and pets
Event Sponsors and Supporters:
The Mutt Strut is made possible through the generosity of these supporters who value Anicira’s nonprofit work in our community: Aristocat Café + Tea House, Atlantic Union Bank, Business Benefits Group, Inc. (BBG), Cat’s Cradle, Dirty Dog Carpet, Surface and Duct Cleaning, F&M Bank, Graves, Light, Lenhart, Handy Handyman Services Harrisonburg, VA, IDEXX, LD&B Insurance and Financial Services, LDDBlueline, Lantz Construction Company, Layman’s Law, PLC, Park View Federal Credit Union, Portillo’s Cleaning, Pronto Tech – IT Consulting and Managed IT Services for Small Businesses, Ridgeside K9 Harrisonburg, Shenandoah Valley Printing, Weiler Orthodontics and Invisalign, Magnum Opus Coaching, and VA Momentum for their race expertise and leadership.
For more information or to register, head to this link on VA Momentum’s website.
