Kara's Mutt Strutt K9 5K

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location: Middletown, OH; The Windamere, 2 S Main Street, 45044
Type: RUN

At a glance

A delightful 5K run/walk where humans and their leashed dogs celebrate a beloved animal advocate and support local pet projects.

Fun
Quirky
Festive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

The Kara's Mutt Strutt K9 5K is a heartwarming run/walk dedicated to honoring Kara Goheen, a devoted advocate for animals. This unique event invites you and your canine companion to enjoy a 3.1-mile course, with all proceeds directly supporting the Kara Goheen's Friends and Furballs Fund. This fund helps sustain the Dog Days Downtown Festival and other local pet initiatives, ensuring Middletown animals continue to thrive. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate community and support a meaningful cause alongside your furry best friend.

What to expect

Run or walk a 3.1-mile course with your leashed, friendly dog.
Enjoy an "after paw-ty" at the Windamere event center with indoor restrooms.
Awards are exclusively for canine participants, celebrating their effort.

Standout details

Dog-friendly 5K run/walk
Awards for canine participants only
Supports local animal welfare
After "paw-ty" at the Windamere

Perks & features

After-Party
Dog-Friendly

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1.5 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Nov 28, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Nov 29, 2025, 6:59 PM EST
3.1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT · From $16.90
Opens Nov 28, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Nov 29, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

The course

Rolling
Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

April 18, 2026. Kara's Mutt Strutt 5k Run/Walk

A race to honor Kara Goheen, A true champion of all four legged friends. Proceeds from this event will go to the Kara Goheen's Friends and Furballs Fund, that will be used to keep her Dog Days Downtown Festival going, along with other "pet" projects that benefit Middletown animals. This race has gone to the dogs! All awards will be reserved for our four legged friends. First through Third place winners in two weight divisions, under 50 lbs and over 50 lbs. All four legged participants will receive an official participation award!

We will be starting and ending at the Windamere event Center! Restrooms will be located inside the Windamere, where we will have the after party!

Official race shirts will be for the humans. $10.00 per shirt. Must sign up by April 3rd.

All dogs must be on a leash, must be friendly with other dogs, vaccinated, and not in heat. Leash must not exceed 6ft. There will be an after paw-ty at the Windamere (2 S Main Street Middletown, Ohio)!

We want to give a shout out to our Amazing Sponsors and vendors who help make 2025 Mutt Strutt K9-5K Paw-tastic!🐾🧡 Shirt Sponsor- Michael Stafford👕 Insurance sponsor- Downtown Middletown Inc.

Pricing: -Early Bird: $20 Jan 1st-Jan 31st -Regular: $25 Feb 1st-April 18th

Dates: -April 3rd shirt deadline -April 18th race day

Location: -The Windamere 2 S Main Street Middletown, Ohio

Time: -9:00AM Race day packet pick-up -10AM Race begins

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