Indiana · 5K
Run for the Animals 5K
Run for the Animals 5K is a 5K event held in Bloomington, Indiana. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- Race day
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Bloomington, IN
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Location
- Bloomington, Indiana
- Distances
- 5K
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Run for the Animals 5K
Please join us for the 31st Annual Run for the Animals 5K on Sunday, October 4th! Run for the Animals is a timed 5K run/walk at Karst Farm Park, with all of the proceeds benefiting the programs and services of the Monroe County Humane Association . Each registration includes an official Run for the Animals t-shirt and sponsor swag. NEW in 2026, we're introducing separate start times for runners and walkers! The course starts at Karst Farm Park and loops through the Monroe County Fairgrounds. Th…
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Run for the Animals 5K: common questions
- When is the Run for the Animals 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- Where is the Run for the Animals 5K held?
- In Bloomington, Indiana.
- What distances does the Run for the Animals 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Run for the Animals 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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