5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza – Goshen, IN 2026

Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Goshen, IN
Venue
Ox Bow Park
Start Time
11:00 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $40.00
Events
5K Paws for a Cause, 1 Mile Strut Your Mutt, 5K Paws for a Cause - Virtual, 1 Mile Strut Your Mutt - Virtual
Includes
Race T-Shirt
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The 5K Paws for a Cause and 1 Mile Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza takes place at Ox Bow Park in Goshen, Indiana on May 9, 2026. The event offers two distances: a 1-mile option and a 5K, giving runners flexibility based on fitness level and goals. Entry fees range from $20 to $40. The race starts at 11:00 AM, a mid-morning time that works well for those planning travel before or after the event. If you're heading to Goshen for this race, you'll want accommodation close to Ox Bow Park for easy logistics on race morning. Consider booking lodging that provides a straightforward route to the venue and basic amenities like breakfast options before the start time.

From the Race Organizer
Join the Humane Society of Elkhart County (HSEC) at Ox Bow Park in Goshen, IN for a timed trail run/walk in a pleasant natural environment. Runners, walkers, and their dogs will be gathering to enjoy time together, activities, great music, and sharing with others. After the race is over, stay a while for Elkhart County Parks’ Dogapalooza! Enjoy dog-themed vendors and activities, great food trucks, a beer garden, and so much more! Don’t have a dog to bring to the event? Consider adopting one! Take a look at all of our adoptable pups here! Proceeds from this event will be directed toward the daily operations of the Humane Society of Elkhart County. In 2023, over 11,500 animals of over 35 species were impacted by HSEC. Race Information Check-in starts at 9:30 am and race starts at 11:00 am Both courses are looped trails 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Strut your Mutt 5K awards presented at 12:00 pm Packet Pick Up TBD Parking Parking will be at the tower parking lot Shirts Shirts are guaranteed onl

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza – Goshen, IN 2026?

5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza – Goshen, IN 2026 takes place on May 9, 2026. The race is held in Goshen, Indiana.

Where is 5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza – Goshen, IN 2026 held?

5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt at Dogapalooza – Goshen, IN 2026 is held at Ox Bow Park in Goshen, Indiana.

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