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8th Annual SPR Mutt Strut

Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location
Fond du Lac, WI
Lakeside Park Oven Island, 54935
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run or walk a 5K with your canine companion (or a rescue pup) to support Sandi Paws Rescue and help save abused and abandoned dogs and cats.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the 8th Annual SPR Mutt Strut in Fond du Lac, WI, a heartwarming 5K event dedicated to supporting Sandi Paws Rescue. This unique run welcomes both runners and walkers, especially those with furry friends, as Fond du Lac parks are now dog-friendly. You can even be paired with a rescue pup for the event. All proceeds directly benefit the mission of saving abused and abandoned dogs and cats, making every step count for a wonderful cause. It's a chance to enjoy a timed 5K while making a tangible difference.

What to expect

  • Enjoy a dog-friendly 5K, with water dishes along the route for your pup.
  • Walk or run with your own dog, or be paired with a rescue pup for the event.
  • This timed event welcomes all runners and walkers, with awards presented afterward.

Standout details

  • Dog-friendly 5K
  • Run with a rescue pup
  • Proceeds benefit animal rescue
  • Timed event with awards

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Vibe Check

Easygoing

warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

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The course

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From the organizer

Sandi Paws Rescue is back for a EIGHTH year with their 5K! All proceeds will go to our mission in saving abused and abandoned dogs and cats. Fond du Lac parks are now dog friendly, so make sure to bring your running partner! Register no later than 7/04/2026 to be guaranteed a t-shirt! There will be water dishes set up on the route for your fur friend. If you want to walk/run with a pup, we can have someone set you up with one. All runners and walkers' welcome. This event is timed and awards will follow afterwards. Packet pick up will start at 7am. The race will be starting at 8am. Please have a copy of your confirmation just in case. Last year a few people's names didn't get registered. I do apologize for this and hope to have it fixed this year.

NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES PLEASE. This is for the safety of all people and animals.

Social Medial: I hereby grant permission to Sandi Paws Rescue, Inc to use photographs of me, the minor(s), and/or the pet(s) named below, in online public galleries, social media, websites, and in other communications related to the mission of Sandi Paws Rescue, Inc. Photos will be posted to an album on our Sandi Paws Public page on Facebook.

EIN: 47-1816457      WI AG:402444-DS      501(c)(3)

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