People, dogs can sign up now for 25th Annual Mutt Strut on April 23

Feb. 8, 2023  |  By Waterbury Roundabout

People and dogs take to the trails at Little River State Park in the 2022 Mutt Strut race. File photo by Michaela Milligan

Registration is now open for the 25th Annual Mutt Strut three-mile race for dogs and dog lovers set for Sunday, April 23, at Little River State Park in Waterbury.

Organized by Central Vermont Runners, the event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit VT-CAN! Vermont Companion Animal Neutering spay/neuter clinic in Middlesex.  

Registration can be done by mail, online or on the day of the event which starts at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is encouraged. Early online and mail-in registration is $10 through April 12; it increases to $15 through April 16 for mail and through April 21 online. 

Details including a course map, registration form and online registration can be found at cvrunners.org/cvr-races/mutt-strut. 

Prizes will be awarded by dog weight (small/large) and owner (age/gender). Refreshments will be provided for people and dogs. All dogs must be leashed and vaccinated for rabies. All participants must sign a waiver. 

Note:  Runners without dogs are welcome, too. 

Contact Maryellen Copping (802-505-8356) with any questions.