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Run for the Animals 5K
Run for the Animals 5K is a 5K event held in Bloomington, Indiana. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 245 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Bloomington, IN
- Field size
- ~245 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Bloomington, Indiana
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 245 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open
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 date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run for the Animals 5K held?
- In Bloomington, Indiana.
- What distances does the Run for the Animals 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Run for the Animals 5K?
- About 245 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- 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.
- Is registration open for the Run for the Animals 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. $30 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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