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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 18, 20269:15 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Wayne runs 30:33, about 9:50 a mile, based on 18 races with published results. Women typically finish in 32:33 and men in 28:15.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 220 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
500 Lee Road, Wayne, PA 19087
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (2L Race Services) for Miles For Mutts Presented by To Love a Canine Rescue. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:33 or better, the top quarter in 27:11, and half the field in 31:50; the last tenth came in after 39:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:04 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 30:37 | 27:11 |
| 30-39 | 26:28 | 22:03 |
| 40-49 | 26:44 | 25:42 |
| 50-59 | 31:29 | n/a |
| 60-69 | n/a | 32:56 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 150 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 46 to 115 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:33 to 31:50.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115 (-7%) | 31:50 | under 24:33 | 20:10 |
| 2024 | 123 (+29%) | 32:41 | under 24:39 | 19:52 |
| 2023 | 95 (+17%) | 30:20 | under 24:55 | 19:03 |
| 2022 | 81 (+76%) | 33:20 | under 24:26 | 21:26 |
| 2021 | 46 | 29:33 | under 22:25 | 19:02 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:11, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 18 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Miles For Mutts Presented by To Love a Canine Rescue cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Miles for Mutts Race Day Schedule. 8:00 AM - Registration & Check-In Opens. 8:00 - 8:45 AM - Visit Vendor Village, Meet Adoptable Pups, and Rent Your Walking Buddy! 8:45 AM - Registration Closes. 9:00 AM - 5k Run Begins. 9:30 AM - 1-Mile…
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Rules and FAQ
Race Info: Location: Wilson Farm Park: 500 Lee Road Wayne, PA 19087. Registration will take place in the parking lot near the pavilion near the basketball and volleyball courts on Wilson Road. Directions from West Chester/Exton: Take 202…
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Welcome to To Love a Canine's 12th Annual Miles for Mutts 5k Race & 1 Mile Fun Walk!
Our Annual 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk fundraiser is back! This event has been one of our biggest & most fun fundraisers. The proceeds from Miles for Mutts benefit TLC Rescue’s life-saving mission to give dogs in need a better tomorrow.
We'll have race t-shirts, prizes for top individual fundraisers, medals for the fastest runners, optional commemorative medals, and more!
Whether you choose to run, walk or you're just in it for the t-shirt, you'll be saving lives!