16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile – Wilmington, DE 2026

This Race is Rain or Shine ! Let's all keep our fingers and paws crossed for good weather. You're invited to Faithful Friends Animal Society's 16TH ANNUAL 5K & Mutt Mile on Sunday, September 27th at Bellevue State Park. Not only is this our biggest fundraising event of the year, it's also the LARGEST dog-friendly race in Delaware! All 5K registrants will receive a FREE 5K shirt or FREE Mutt Mile bandana with registration. Additional merchandise is available for purchase. Bring your whole family (pups included!) to this beautiful and scenic cross-country 5K course timed by Fusion Racing. Prefer a more leisurely walk? Sign up for our Mutt Mile. The event features race awards for dogs and people, food trucks, vendors, pup kissing booth, plus a meet and greet with some of FFAS adoptable dogs! Register TODAY, and bring the whole family (pups included) to this scenic 5K! Ask your friends and start a TEAM or an INDIVIDUAL fundraiser (click the donate tab to start a fundraiser)! Proceeds benef