Race Information

Huntington Tails & Trails Festival
Huntington, IN
Huntington County
Oct 5, 2024 - Saturday
5K run
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    PLACE:
    Crestview Middle School 
    1155 W County Road 500 N, Huntington, IN 46750

    Event Schedule
    Runner Pack Pick Up / Day of Registration -  9:30-10:30 AM
    Market Vendor Setup: 9:00-10:30 AM
    Food Truck Arrival:  9:00 AM

    Race Announcements & Costume Judging:  10:40 AM
    Run: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
    WATER AID & RACE CREW VOLUNTEERS HEAD TO THEIR SPOTS - 10:30 am  
    5K RUN LEAVES: 10:45 AM
    1 MILE RUN/WALK LEAVES: 10:55 AM
    AWARDS FOR RUNNERS & COSTUMES:  12:15 PM

    MARKET & FESTIVAL
    Festival Fun:
    10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    Dog Lure Course: 10:30 - 2:30 PM
    Disc Dog Play & Duck Herding: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    Trunk N Treat with Vendors: 12:00-2:00 PM
    Scavenger Hunt: 12:00-2:30 PM
    Festival Ends: 2:30 PM

    NO REFUNDS

    MUST REGISTER BEFORE SUNDAY, September 15, TO SECURE YOUR RACE T-SHIRT

    It's tails. It's trails. It's the Huntington Tails & Trails Festival, where there is something for everyone, including man's best friend. Huntington Tails & Trails will feature a 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk.  The event will be held at Evergreen Park on Saturday, October 5.

    Sign up for the 5K or 1 Mile Run/Walk (both dog friendly), which uses the scenic Erie Trail.
    Don't forget that amazing costume contest for you and your dog. Contest judging will take place before the run. Awards will be after the run.

    If running isn’t your thing, then be sure to join us for several festival activities before and after the race. There will be Food Trucks, Market Shops, a Scavenger Hunt, Trick or treating with vendors, a dog lure course, disc dog play, and more.

    Those who sign up for the race before September 15 are guaranteed a race shirt. There is something for everyone so dust off those running shoes and lawn chairs and come out and join us.

    The event is hosted by HARTA (Huntington Area Recreational Trails Association) & the Huntington County Humane Society. Proceeds from event registrations and sponsors will support more trail amenities, trail signage, lifesaving medical care, spays, and neuters for shelter animals.

    EACH PAID ENTRY RECEIVES
    Each human participant will receive a t-shirt and each doggie participant will receive a doggie goodie bag. 
    MUST REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15 TO SECURE YOUR RACE T-SHIRT
    Early Bird (March 02 - July 7): -
    $15
    Advance Registration - $20 before the day of.
    Day of registration- $30 Adult, $20, Student
    STUDENT PRICING AVAILABLE (must be 22 and under,  price shown at checkout)

    RULES:

    • All dogs must be kept on a 6-foot leash (no extractable) and under the direct supervision of an adult.
    • All dog waste must be picked up. Bags will be made available.
    • All dogs brought to the event must be current on vaccinations (including rabies).
    • All dogs must have current identification tags.
    • PLEASE KEEP ALL DOGS AT LEAST 3FT AWAY FROM OTHER DOGS, UNLESS THEY ARE IN THE SAME GROUP

      The Race is not timed.

      FESTIVAL EVENTS
    • 5K &  1 Mile - both dog friendly
    • Food Truck Fest
    • Market Vendors
    • Dog Group Demonstrations
    • Scavenger Hunt
    • Dog Lure Course
    • Costume Contest
    • Trick or Treating and more

    Proceeds from event registrations and sponsors will support two wonderful local non-for-profit groups that are registered 501(c)3's, Huntington County  Humane Society and Huntington Area Recreational Trails Association (HARTA)

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  • Added to our Directory
    Mar 13, 2022
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Mar 10, 2024
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