You'll have a "howling" good time at the 2023 Pupkin Spice 5k!                

Join us at Hogan's Fountain in Cherokee Park for a fun filled fall morning of costumes, pets, dog treats and coffee!   We will be waiting for you at the finish line with a hot cup of coffee and treat for your pet!

Race entry includes:

• Gender specific, short sleeve Pupkin Spice tech shirt 
• Option to upgrade to a long sleeve tech shirt
• Finisher medals
• Packet mailing for $10.00 - must be registered by 10/10/21 (packet mailing included in virtual registration)
• Finisher certificate with time and place
• Free bandana for your pet (while supplies last)
• Pre and Post Race Coffee
• Pet Parade and Costume Contest

EARLY PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION

Friday, October 27th from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet, 117 Breckinridge Ln. (St. Matthews Station)

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION

Hogan's Fountain starting at 7:30 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. SHARP!

AWARDS

Trophies  for the top three male and female, master and grandmaster. Awards to the top three in each age group, trophies to the first place in each age group, 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.

Costume Contest Awards (Fleet Feet gift cards) for:

• Best Costume
• Most Original Costume
• Best Couple Costume
• Best Family/Group Costume
• Best Runner/Stroller Costume
• Fastest Costume Runner 5k
• Best Human/Pet Look-a-Like
• Best Human/Pet Costume Couple
• Best Pet Costume
• Funniest Pet Costume
• Most Original Pet Costume
• Scariest Pet Costume
• Best Pet "Tolerating a Clearly-Incredibly-Annoying-To-Wear" Costume

The Team Challenge is open to any 3 to 5 person teams in three divisions: Male, Female, or Coed. Fastest three on each team are scored, the Coed team must score one woman. You will not only compete for team awards, each team member is also eligible for an individual time and awards!

The Team Challenge applies to all River City Races and Run the 502 events.  At the end of the season (the Snowman Shuffle on February 10, 2024) the teams that win the most events (Male, Female and Co-ed) plus the team that completes the most events, each member will receive a personalized ¼ zip pullover with your name and team name!

There is no additional fee to participate in the Team Challenge but a team and members must be declared by the Wednesday before each event.  After then, changes and additions must be made by emailing runrivercity@gmail.com.

Go the extra mile and become a fundraiser!

We have a new charity partner this year, Mispits and Friends Rescue. 

The Mission of MisPits & Friends is to provide a temporary safe haven for all dogs: All breeds, big and small, puppies and adults, fluffy and bald, differently-abled -- we help them all.

We aspire to bring people and dogs together.  Together, we create a family.

Why Fundraise?

The Mission of MisPits & Friends is to provide a temporary safe haven for all dogs: All breeds, big and small, puppies and adults, fluffy and bald, differently-abled -- we help them all.

We aspire to bring people and dogs together.  Together, we create a family.

In December of 2017, five amazing women, dedicated to being a voice for the voiceless, set out to make a difference in the dog rescue world. They wanted to create a rescue that was a safe haven for all dogs, no matter the age, size, or breed. They wanted a rescue that was honest and transparent, focusing first and formost on the dogs they serve. With that idea in mind, MisPits and Friends was born. Since it's inception, MisPits has helped countless dogs find their happily ever after.

Together, with their many volunteers, they are the MAFIA (MisPits And Friends Inspiring Action)

How to Fundraise

A fundraising page will be created for you! Just click the link in your registration confirmation email to find your page. Upload a fun picture, write a few words about why you're raising money for Pet Friendly Services of Indiana, and send your page out to your friends and family, inviting them to donate. All donations are tax-deductible and a donation receipt will be emailed to all donors.

Raise $250 or more and your registration will credited back to you!