Mutt March Festival & 5k

Mutt March Celebrates 20th Anniversary at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast!
The 2024 Mutt March will take place on March 23rd (rain or shine). There's a 5K race in the morning followed by a free dog-friendly festival from 10am-2pm. The race starts at 9:00am and is $35 per runner. The Mutt March Festival is free!

The annual Mutt March is the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s largest attended community fundraiser. This year we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of this pupular event! This event is dog friendly and offers a variety of activities to entertain both person and pup!

 

Location:
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast

4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave, Palm City, FL 34990

Event features:
- Timed 5K Race - Morning Group Walk - Vendors - Blessing of the Animals - Adoptable Animals - Food Trucks - Canine Costume Contest - AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing - Kids’ Zone - Lure Course - Doggy Playground - Raffles - Pet Photo Booth

Mutt March 5K & Festival Timeline:
8:00 a.m. – 5K Registration/Check-in

9:00 a.m. - Race starts

10 a.m. – Mutt March Festival Opens > Group Walk

10:30 a.m. - Runners' Awards

12 p.m. – Canine Costume Contest

1 p.m. – Raffle Ticket Winners Announced

2 p.m. – Festival Ends

 

Dogs are welcome to participate in the 5k!
The route will be partially on the road, and partially on a trail through the woods. There will be uneven terrain, so proceed with caution! Strollers are not recommended.

Please keep in mind the following regarding your pup…

Not recommended for dogs under 4 months
Proof of dog’s rabies vaccination (county license will suffice)
Bordetella, Distemper & Canine Parvovirus vaccinations are highly recommended
Dogs with a recent positive fecal should not attend
Please leave dogs in heat at home
Keep aggressive & overly timid dogs at home
And here are some reminders for the you, as the pup’s owner:

One handler per dog
No retractable leashes (maximum length 6-feet)
Owners must clean up after their dogs
Observe your dog for heat exhaustion
Create a Pack!
We challenge you to create a Pack and fundraise for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast at this year's Mutt March and help us save more lives than ever before! For those who might be wondering, a "Pack" is a fundraising team comprised of two (2) or more individuals who pledge to raise a minimum of $100 for the HSTC. Packs compete against each other to raise the most funds for animals in our care while earning bragging rights for their teams. Create a pack HERE.

For questions, please contact:
Alyssa Bean, 772-600-3215 or [email protected]