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Healthy Pets Event
Event Overview
Start/Finish: Friendly City Trail at Bluestone Elementary (750 Garbers Church Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801)
Date: Saturday, March 21st at 9am
Cost: $25 early bird (January 14-18). $30 regular (January 19-March 20)
Join Anicira and VA Momentum for the very first Mutt Strut 5K — a community race for runners, walkers, and dogs of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just chasing squirrels, this event is all about getting outside, having fun, and supporting a great cause. All dogs receive a commemorative race bandana!
The 5K route winds through the Friendly City Trail, the perfect spot to stretch your legs (and paws). There will be multiple water stops along the route for people and pets. Expect good vibes, happy faces, and a few bonus sniffs along the course.
100% of race proceeds benefit Anicira Veterinary Center, helping provide compassionate, affordable care for pets and families in the Valley and beyond.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Make a meaningful impact while getting your brand in front of local pet lovers, families, and runners. By sponsoring the Mutt Strut 5K, your business directly supports Anicira’s mission to provide compassionate, affordable veterinary care for pets and families in our community. Your partnership helps pets in need receive lifesaving services — and shows that your company cares about the well-being of animals and the people who love them. Contact Mary Golden-Hughes (m.goldenhughes@anicira.org) for more information.
Sponsorship PackageImportant Dates
- March 9: deadline to be guaranteed a shirt. After this date, remaining shirts will be given on a first come first served basis, based on time of registration.
- March 20: last day to register online.
- March 21 (RACEDAY)
- Packet Pickup at Start Line from 7:30-8:45am. Walkup registration ($5 price increase) will be available.
- Race starts at 9am
Frequently Asked Questions
Rain or shine, we’ll have a great time! Check the weather before you arrive, and dress accordingly.
Well-behaved and friendly dogs are welcome on a leash. No retractable leashes.
While we do love all pets, we ask that you please leave your cats, ferrets, bunnies, and any other pet that may be fearful of dogs at home.
Everyone is welcome! You are not required to bring a pet.
Yes, children are welcome to enter the race. Strollers are welcome. Participants can expect staggered corral starts for runners and walkers, with strollers toward the last corral.
Sponsors
Thank you to our pet-loving sponsors!
