Event Description
JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST ANNUAL STRUT YOUR MUTT 2K/5K WALKATHON!
10 AM on May 3, 2025 at Springbrook Park Pavilion
Pet owners, animal welfare advocates, and people just searching for a fun family-friendly time are invited to attend. You do not need to be a dog owner to participate, but if you are, bring your well-behaved furry friend along for the fun.
Registration is $25, which includes an event t-shirt and swag bag. Make sure to get your friends and family to contribute to the walkathon – just click on DONATE at the top of the page, then click on BECOME A FUNDRAISER in the drop-down menu. Prizes are awarded for the highest contributors.
On-site vendors, sponsors and food trucks will help make this an enjoyable day for everyone.
Proceeds from the event benefit Friends of Blount County Animal Center, a 501(c)3 charitable organization that provides all funding for medicines, veterinary staff and services to the center.
Register by April 12th to guarantee your t-shirt size.
RULES
You are solely responsible for your pet's behavior and agree to carefully monitor and control it at all times.
Your pet must be either on a leash, not exceeding 6’ in length or in a suitable harness/containment system. Retractable leashes are not acceptable.
You must clean up after your pet.
You must report any incidents that may result in injury to the walker or pet to event volunteers immediately.
Your pet must be current on all vaccinations and to your knowledge be free of any contagious diseases or conditions.
Your pet cannot be aggressive, in heat, or deemed to be dangerous or potentially dangerous in the past. Event organizers, in their discretion, reserve the right to refuse admittance to or eject any unruly, aggressive, unsuitable, or obviously ill pet.
