Kara Goheen Friends and Furball Fund

04/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for Kara's Mutt Strutt K9-5K. 🧡🐾🧡🐾 The rain held off till the very end. Shout out 🎉 to Alex and Kenzie from Brunning Endurance Co for handling all of the race details. 🧡
Stay tuned for more pics. Save the Date- Dog Day Downtown 2026 September 18, 2026.

04/18/2026

Today is the day!!! We can’t wait to see all of our furry friends, and their humans. 🧡🐾🧡🐾

🐾This race has gone to the dogs!

Get ready to hit the pavement tomorrow with your four-legged best friend at the Mutt Strutt K-9 5K on Saturday, April 18th! This tail-wagging event is perfect for dogs and their humans to enjoy a fun, active evening together.

🏆 All awards will be reserved for our four legged friends. First through Third place winners in two weight divisions, under 50 lbs and over 50 lbs. All four legged participants will receive an official participation award!

See you there!🏃🏻🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Middletown/TheMuttStrutt5k

04/09/2026

Mutt Strutt is coming Kara's Mutt Strutt K9-5K is coming Saturday April 18th! And Oliver wants you to know all about it!!! 🐕🧡🐕‍🦺🧡 There is still time to register! Help us raise 🐾 for the Kara Goheen Friends and Furball Fund. Shout out to Brunning Endurance Co for handling all of the race logistics!

05/15/2025

We want to give a high 🐾 to everyone who made 2025 Mutt Strutt 5K another success. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 We had over fifty 2 and 4 legged participants join us on a chilly morning. With your support the race raised more than $1500 for Kara Goheen Friends and Furball Fund! 🧡🐾🧡
Thank you Prime Time Field house for being out start and finish line, and Pet Palace Resorts for being the treat sponsor. And last but not least Thank You Brunnings Endurance for managing the race again this year!!! 🧡

04/26/2025

We have raffle baskets!!! Tickets sold during 2025 Mutt Strutt K9-5K and the After Paw-ty at The Windamere and at the Kara-oke Party. Winners will be drawn on May 4th. Can't make it in person? You can purchase your tickets online. https://thewindamere.ticketspice.com/kara-goheen-friends-and-furball-fun-draiser

04/25/2025

We are excited to have DJ Midi from CK Entertainment 513 spinning the tunes for Kara-oke Party Saturday from 7-11! Come sing your favorite tune from the 90's and 2000's or better yet have one or more of your friends sing song as well. All funds raised will benefit the Kara Goheen Friends and Furball Fund. No cover, open to the public, cash bar, and light snacks provided.

04/24/2025

Today would have been Kara's 46th Birthday! We miss her😢 and her amazing energy, love and support she showed not only downtown Middletown but to every friend, family, and stranger that she ever met. We celebrate Kara every year on her birthday weekend to raise money for the fund created in her memory, the Kara Goheen Friends and Furball Fund. This fund supports SAVE the DATE- Dog Day Downtown 2025 and other fur baby missions. We have two events that people can attend, 2025 Mutt Strutt K9-5K and Kara-oke Party, both on Saturday. We will have raffle baskets stuffed full of gift cards to area businesses, local events, and goodies.
If you cannot make either of these events but would still like to help us keep Kara's 🧡 for our furry friends going please consider making a donation to the Middletown Community Foundation by clicking this link https://middletown.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1433
We 🧡You Mean It!!!!!

04/23/2025

We want to give a shout out to our Amazing Sponsors and vendors who help make 2025 Mutt Strutt K9-5K Paw-tastic!🐾🧡
Shirt Sponsor- Michael Stafford👕
Treat Sponsor- Pet Palace 🥓
Furbaby Vendor- Marley's Paw Bakery 🦴

04/22/2025

After the 2025 Mutt Strutt K9-5K race come by The Windamere for the After Paw-ty! We will have Bloody Mary's and Mimosas, co****le, and raffle baskets! 🧡

2025 Mutt Strutt K9-5K is coming up this Saturday!!

Reward your favorite training partner with a race that’s all about them! 🐕

All awards will be reserved for our four legged friends. First through Third place winners in two weight divisions, under 50 lbs and over 50 lbs. All four legged participants will receive an official participation award!

Starting and ending at PrimeTime Fieldhouse in Downtown Middletown!

Afterparty down the street at The Windamere with door prizes and co****le!

Sign up today!
https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Middletown/TheMuttStrutt5k

04/08/2025

Don't miss the deadline to get your shirt for this great event!

RUNNERS!

Get ready to hit the pavement with your four-legged best friend at the Mutt Strutt K-9 5K on Saturday, April 26th! This tail-wagging event is perfect for dogs and their humans to enjoy a fun, active evening together.

Start & Finish: Primetime Fieldhouse
Time: 10am
Who’s Invited? YOU and your pup! Walk, jog, or run – it’s all about having fun!

Whether you’re in it to race or just to stroll, this event is all about celebrating the special bond between humans and their furry companions. Plus, there will be plenty of water stations, treats, and a paws-itively great atmosphere!

All awards will be reserved for our four legged friends. First through Third place winners in two weight divisions, under 50 lbs and over 50 lbs. All four legged participants will receive an official participation award!

Official race shirts will be for the humans. $10.00 per shirt. Must sign up by April 11th.

Tell your dog-loving friends, lace up your sneakers, and bring your pup for a fun-filled day raising funds for Kara Goheen Friends and Furball Fund!

See you there!

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Middletown/TheMuttStrutt5k