16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile

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! 

2025 Event Sponsorship & Underwriter Opportunities

With over 500 participants expected at our 15th annual event, we hope we can count on you to become an event sponsor or underwriter. It’s a great time to share your love of Faithful Friends with the community. Your generous donation will support the lifesaving work for cats and dogs that happens every day at Faithful Friends. 

Interested in joining the list of sponsors? Become a sponsor and showcase your brand to our attendees! Contact shannon@faithfulfriends.us to choose your sponsorship level and be recognized as a key player in our annual 5K and Mutt Mile

Want to support Faithful Friends, but prefer to be an event underwriter? Your donation will help make our event a success by covering some of the event expenses including; Park and Facility Fees, Professional Race Timing, Awards, and Marketing/Promotion.

** Pay Sponsorship HERE **

Join us post-race for the awards ceremony @11am (awards for top dogs and people) 

Awards given to:  
Overall male and female winners
Overall top male and female masters
Top three racers in 10 year age groups, 13 and under through 70 and over
Top three dogs

Bib and Registration DAY OF Event at 8am by the Bandshell, Bellevue State Park.

*Course Maps Coming Soon!

5K Course

Mutt Mile Couse

Free T-Shirt with 5K Registration 

Free Bandana with Mutt Mile Registration 

Additional merchandise available for purchase

Vendor and Food Trucks onsite until 12pm! 

Become a Vendor at Our Event!-

Showcase your business to 500+ local racers and their families while being part of an exciting, festival-style experience!

This year, Faithful Friends is bringing a vibrant atmosphere with vendors, food trucks, games, and activities—and we want you to be a part of it!

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the community.