Mutt March 2026

Mutt March 2026

The Jacksonville Humane Society’s Mutt March is BACK! Join us on Sunday, April 12, 2026, for a fun-filled day for both ends of the leash. Enjoy a walk with your pup on the University of North Florida’s prestigious track (dogs are not required to attend), then shop local vendors, participate in our silent auction and chance raffle, and enjoy music and activities for the whole family.

Mutt March is northeast Florida’s largest pet walk and festival with a fundraising goal of $100,000. All proceeds from this event benefit the more than 10,000 animals who come to the Jacksonville Humane Society every year.

FAQ:

• Location: Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida, 1 South UNF Drive, Jacksonville FL.
• Date/Time: Sunday, April 12, 2026. 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Pricing: $30/individual registrant through March 22. Registration fee increases to $40 on March 23. Add a Mutt March T-shirt for $20

Want to become a sponsor? Click here to learn about our 2026 sponsorship packages and become a sponsor today!

Want to become a vendor? Contact Courtney Partin at cpartin@jaxhumane.org!

8:00 a.m. - Registration/Check-In Open

8:30 a.m. - Mutts Got Talent - Onstage

Ready to wow the crowd? This exciting contest is first come, first served -  sign up to participate at the event then step onstage with your pup to show off their best tricks!

9:30 a.m. - Pup Cup Eating Contest - Onstage

Get ready for a paw-sitively delicious showdown! This contest is first come, first served - sign up to participate at the event then come onstage with your hungry pup when it's time to compete.

10:30 a.m. - Walk Begins

12:00 p.m. - Silent Auction and Chance Auction Close

12:15 p.m. - Chance Auction Winner Announced - Onstage

Whether you're fundraising as an individual or a team, you're making a difference to the homeless pets at the Jacksonville Humane Society - and you're eligible for some PAWesome prizes!

Top 3 Fundraising Individuals

Winner:

• Plaque displayed at JHS  
• Free Papa Johns pizza for a year* 
• Featured blog on JHS website
• Name a JHS dog or cat
• 2 tickets to Toast to the Animals, JHS's annual fundraising gala
• Behind-the-scenes tour of JHS

Two Runners-Up

• Name a JHS dog or cat
• Behind-the-scenes tour of JHS

Top 3 Fundraising Teams

Winner:

• Plaque displayed at JHS 
• Papa Johns pizza party for up to 20 people
• Featured blog on JHS website
• Name a JHS dog or cat
• 2 free registrations for Mutt March 2027
• Behind-the-scenes tour of JHS

Two Runners-Up

• Name a JHS dog or cat
• Behind-the-scenes tour of JHS

* One (1) free large pizza per week for 52 consecutive weeks