Run Your Mutt 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- Kefauver Park, Madisonville, TN
- Distance
- Run Your Mutt 5K · Run Your Mutt 1 Mile Walk/Run · Virtual Run Your Mutt 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
From the Organizer
Monroe County Friends of Animals (MCFA) is sponsoring our 3rd Annual 5K & 1-Mile Walk/Run along with a Virtual Race Option! 🐾
MCFA is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to providing for and continuously improving the health, happiness, and fortune of homeless and abandoned dogs and cats in Monroe County.
Join us for this family-friendly event that brings together animal lovers, runners, walkers, and community members to support this very worthy cause.
🏃♀️ In-Person Race Details 9/12/2026
Take your choice of:
5K Run
1-Mile Walk/Run
🌳 Enjoy a scenic paved path around the lake at Kefauver Park in Madisonville
🐾 Dogs are encouraged, but not required to participate (bandanas for MCFA Alumni)!
⏰ Event timing provided by East Coast Adventures
🎖️ Finisher Medal
👕 Event T-Shirt
🎁 SWAG Bag
⏰ Race Day Schedule
Packet Pick-Up Begins: 7:30 am
5K Start Time: 9:00 am
1-Mile Walk/Run Start: 9:30 am
💻 MCFA Virtual Race | 7/1/2026–9/12/2026
Can’t make it in person? Join us virtually from anywhere!
Virtual Race Participants Will Receive:
🎖️ Finisher Medal
👕 Event T-Shirt
Virtual Race Details:
Submit your race time anytime between 7/1/2026–9/12/2026
Complete your race wherever works best for you
Shirts and medals will begin shipping starting 9/14/2026
⏰ HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VIRTUAL TIME:
1 - Log into Your RunSignup Account here: runsignup.com/Login
2 - Go to Your Profile: runsignup.com/Profile
3 - Click Submit Virtual Results on the Event for which You have Results
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
85°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tellico Plains, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Madisonville, TN
Elevation
1,015 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Run Your Mutt 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- Kefauver Park, Madisonville, TN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run Your Mutt 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run?
- Run Your Mutt 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run is a running race held in Madisonville, Tennessee on September 12, 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 Run Your Mutt 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Madisonville, Tennessee at Kefauver Park, Madisonville, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run Your Mutt 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run Your Mutt 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Run
Sep 12, 2026