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The Mutt Strut

Saturday, October 10, 2026Swansboro, North Carolina

Entry from: $35
Days to go: 4

At a glance

Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Swansboro, North Carolina
Distances: 5K, 1 mi
Registration: Registration open until Oct 10, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Every Step Counts, Every Mutt Matters!

Support Misplaced Mutts by joining us for a dog friendly 5k or fun run mile at the beautiful Hammocks Beach State Park! All proceeds go to support the Mutts looking for their forever homes, and the newly established Misplaced Mutts spay/neuter/wellness clinic at Atlantic Beach. Come on our to spend some quality time with your pup, get some fun exercise, and support adorable mutts!

Registration Fee:

5k - $40

1 Mile Fun Run(Untimed) - $35

Giveaway:

All participants will receive a T-shirt with registration. Participants registered for the 5K will also receive a participation medal! Register by September 21 to guarantee your T-shirt.

Awards:

Top 3 Male with dog

Top 3 Female with dog

Top 3 Male no dog

Top 3 Female no dog

Course: The race will start at the trailhead near the Visitors Center and follow the trails along the blue route. Runners will then turn around and follow the yellow route back to the finish line, which will be at the same location as the starting point.

Key dates

Registration opens

Aug 31, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 10, 2026

Race day

Oct 10, 2026

Standard ends

Oct 10, 2026

Pricing

5k with Dog

Standard, until Oct 10, 2026

$40

5k without Dog

Standard, until Oct 10, 2026

$40

1 Mile Fun Run with Dog - untimed

Standard, until Oct 10, 2026

$35

1 Mile Fun Run without Dog - untimed

Standard, until Oct 10, 2026

$35

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