Please join us at the 24th annual Run for the Animals & Barktoberfest event! Run for the Animals is a timed 5K run/walk and event at Karst Farm Park, with all of the proceeds benefiting the programs and services of MCHA. Barktoberfest, happening before, during and after the race events, includes vendors, an off-leash dog play area, dog contests, and tons of other fun activities for both families and furry friends! This event is so important to the Monroe County Humane Association and our ability to provide the many programs and services that would otherwise not exist in our community.

Sunday, October 6th Event Schedule

10:30 AM           Barktoberfest opens

10:30 AM           On-site Run/Walk Registration begins

10:45 AM           On-site Demonstration - Search and Rescue

11:00 AM           Peanut Butter Contest

11:45 AM           Best Trick Contest 

12:00 PM           Run Registration Closes

12:15 PM           5K Run/Walk Race Begins

12:30 PM           On-site Demonstration - WildCare, Inc.

1:00 PM             Best Costume Contest

1:15 PM             5K Run/Walk Race Awards

2:00 PM             Barktoberfest Ends

​MCHA aims to work towards a more humane future for Monroe County pets by coordinating accessible veterinary care through the Nonprofit Veterinary Clinic, offering a free pet food and supply resource pantry, humane education, funding assistance for spay/neuter surgeries, and coordinating a pet therapy program—many lives, human and animal alike, are touched by the work of the MCHA. All this and more is only possible because of the generous support of our community. MCHA is a private 501c3 non-profit that receives no funding from national organizations or tax dollars.