Kara's Mutt Strutt K9 5K

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