_ The 2021 5K Paws for a Cause and 1M Strut your Mutt:
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup will be at the Humane Society of Elkhart County on Friday, May, 21 from 2 pm to 6 pm. We will be doing a drive-up packet pick-up, please stay in your car and follow the signs and directions given by the volunteers.
Onsite Packet Pickup will be available on Saturday, May 22 from 8:30 am to 10 am.
If you are a virtual racer and would like your bag mailed to you, please notify [email protected] asap and we will make arrangements to send your race bag.
In-Person Participants
The park entrance will be open at 8 am. Packet Pickup will be available starting at 8:30 am.
You are not required to wear a mask while you are running.
We will have bottled water available at the start and finish line as well as water for your dog. There will be no water stops on the course so please carry your own water if you or your dog will need water during your race.
To allow for additional social distancing, we will have an open start. You will be able to start the race anytime between 9:30 am and 10:30 am.
There will not be any onsite awards. We will be doing a live awards ceremony on Sunday, May 23 at TBA.
Virtual Participants
The virtual 5k can be completed any time until May 22 at 10 am. Follow the instructions below to download and install the RaceJoy Timing app.
You can track and record your time with the RaceJoy App or you can manually record your time by going to results and selecting “Submit Virtual Results”. Also, post a selfie photo after you've completed your race and Tag the Humane Society of Elkhart County.
Register today! https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Goshen/HSEC
Please join the Humane Society of Elkhart County 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.
Proceeds from this event will be directed towards the daily operations of HSEC. Last year, over 5,500 animals entered through our doors. Over 50 different species of animals were encountered as the Humane Society fulfills its role of animal control.
This year we are offering a virtual run/walk option. We hope that we can all gather on May 22, but if COVID-19 restrictions are still in place, the in-person race may have a restriction on attendance and become a virtual event. If you register for the in-person race and we are unable to hold it, all entries will automatically become virtual, no refunds will be available. All can share their photos and we can be together at a distance. Shirts and race packet information will be available for pick up at HSEC after May 21 for those participating virtually.
2021 Results at: runsignup.com
2020 Results: Cancelled Due To Covid-19
2019 Results at: runsignup.com
2018 Results at: runsignup.com
2017 Results at: runsignup.com
2016 Results at: runsignup.com