Run for the Animals 5K

2025 Run for the Animals 5k

Sunday, October 5, 2025
Monroe County Humane Association
Karst Farm Park, Bloomington IN US - 47403

Adult Only 5K Run and Walk
Price: $30.00 - $35.00
Time: 9:30AM EDT - 10:45AM EDT
Price increases after October 3, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Youth 5K Run and Walk (12 & Under)
Price: $15.00 - $20.00
Time: 9:30AM EDT - 10:45AM EDT
Price increases after October 3, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Please join us for the 30th Annual Run for the Animals 5K!

Run for the Animals is a timed 5K run/walk benefiting the programs and services of the Monroe County Humane Association. This event is important to MCHA and its ability to provide programs and services that would otherwise not exist in our community. MCHA advocates for a more humane future for pets through various programs including a Nonprofit Veterinary Clinic, E. Susan Bartlett Crisis Housing Program, Emergency Pet Food & Supply Pantry, Therapy Animal Program, Street Outreach Program, and more. Many lives, human and animal alike, are touched by the work of MCHA. This is only possible thanks to the generous support of our community!

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. Retractable leashes are not permitted—only standard, non-retractable leashes are allowed.

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

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