Events
Almost 1K - Kids 12 and under
About Us
Founded in 2019, Rescue Network has saved over 7,000 animals to date. Our primary focus is serving under-resourced areas, specifically Reservations in South Dakota and North Dakota, where access to veterinary care and animal welfare resources is extremely limited.
We are a strictly foster-based rescue with a dedicated network of fosters across Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Most of the animals we take in arrive with no prior veterinary care and require much more than basic treatment before they are ready for adoption. Every animal that enters our program receives comprehensive vetting, proper nutrition, and the support needed to get healthy and thrive in a forever home.
Event Description
Join us for Strut For Mutts 2025 (Minnesota), Rescue Network’s premier fundraising walk uniting animal lovers, adopters, and advocates in support of our life-saving mission. This uplifting community event celebrates the power of second chances while raising vital funds to support our growing rescue efforts.
In 2025, Rescue Network anticipates over 1,500 pet adoptions and more than $1 million in veterinary expenses—and we can’t do it without you. Every step you take at Strut For Mutts helps us provide medical care, shelter, and loving homes for animals in need. As we look ahead, we anticipate the remainder of 2025 to be our biggest and most impactful year yet — with more animals saved, more fosters recruited, and more lives changed.
Bring your furry companions**, your walking shoes, and your heart for rescue. Whether you're walking in memory of a beloved pet or celebrating your own adopted companion, your participation fuels hope, healing, and a future full of wagging tails.
Let’s strut, step by step, toward a better world for mutts.
**Dogs that are not aggressive toward people or other animals are welcomed on the almost 3K event (not the kids race). Dogs must be current on vaccines and always leashed (retractable leashes are prohibited)

Details:
Date: Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Location: Trapp Farm Park (Eagan, MN)
Registration check in: 9am-9:45am
Race starts: 10am (2.13 miles)
Kids Race: Starts at 11:30pm (.858 miles)
Early Bird Registration through 7/14: $40 ($20 for kids)
Registration 7/15-9/12: $45 ($25 for kids)
Day of Registration: $50 ($30 for kids)
Join us before and after the almost 3K for:
- Adoptable dogs
- Kids almost 1K race
- Vendors
- Food trucks
- & more!
Why you should sign up!
- Dog-Friendly! Water stations available for your furry friends along the route.
- Fun for All Ages! A family-friendly event for walkers, runners, and dog lovers alike.
- Support a Great Cause! Rescue Network is 100% donation-funded — your participation helps save lives.
- Challenge Yourself! Whether you're aiming for a new PR or enjoying a relaxed walk, this event is for you!
How you can participate!
- Register to Walk or Run
- Fundraise on Your Own or With a Team
- Sign Up as a Vendor
- Sponsor the Event
- Donate a Raffle Basket
$0
Raised of $10,000
Vendors
Stay tuned!
Email info@rescuenetworkmn.org if you are interested in becoming a vendor!
Sponsors
Stay tuned!
Email info@rescuenetworkmn.org if you are interested in becoming a sponsor!
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Event Location
Trapp Farm Park
841 Wilderness Run Road
Eagan, MN 55123 US
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