16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · Mutt Mile
From the Organizer
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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington New Castle Co Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wilmington, DE
Elevation
74 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- 16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile
- Date
- September 27, 2026
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- What is the 16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile?
- 16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile is a running race held in Wilmington, Delaware on September 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Wilmington, Delaware at Bellevue State Park Band Shell, Wilmington, DE. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile
Sep 27, 2026