Mutt Strut - DeKalb

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2026

A community fun run and walk in Hopkins Park on September 12, 2026 offering a 5K and a 1 mile walk to raise funds for Tails Humane Society and the care of about 2,200 homeless pets each year.

Sat 12 Sep 2026

DeKalb, Illinois

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5 kilometers

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Mutt Strut - DeKalb

Mutt Strut is a community walk and run event taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Hopkins Park in DeKalb, Illinois. The event offers a non-competitive 5K walk/run and a separate 1 mile walk. It is identified as a fun run/walk and will not be officially timed.

The event raises funds for Tails Humane Society and supports the approximately 2,200 homeless pets the organization cares for each year. Proceeds are used for daily animal care needs, including food, litter, medicine, and surgical procedures. Dogs are welcome to participate.

Packet pickup is available before the event and on race day. Race day parking options include pool or park district lots and the Zana’s Wood Fire Pizza lot across Sycamore Road; a pedestrian tunnel under Sycamore Road provides access. Attendance grants Tails Humane Society permission to photograph or record participants; those images and recordings may be used for promotional, educational, or fundraising purposes.

Event distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.