16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile
Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
- Bellevue State Park Band Shell, 800 Carr Road, 19809
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
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At a glance
Who it's for
- cause driven
- Family Friendly
- Kids & Youth
Family Friendly
Kids & YouthGreat for: families
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
- Free
Food & Drink
FreeFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sun, Sep 27, 9:15 AM EDT · From $15.00
Opens May 1, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT · Closes May 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sun, Sep 27, 9:00 AM EDT · From $25.00
Opens May 1, 2026, 3:30 AM EDT · Closes May 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
The course
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From the organizer
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 benefit Faithful Friends Animal Society.
Don't forget to Dress your Pet! Dress your Pet in costume for our Doggy Costume Contest. After the Award Ceremony we will be calling up interested participants to parade around the stage with their pet. The crowd will applaud to vote on their favorite and the top three winners will get a prize!