Join us for of our annual Dash For Dogs 5K and Strutt Your Mutt Dog Walk and help out needy dogs in our community and beyond. Every day our caring staff and volunteers help dogs, and other companion animals, in so many ways- providing shelter, care, healthy food, a warm blanket, needed medical care and behavioral support and enrichment. Come walk or run the course along the beautiful Androscoggin Riverwalk path. This is one of the few events in Maine that allow you to also bring your dog (must be current on vaccinations and NO flex-lead leashes). There is also an option to participate virtually.
This event is held RAIN OR SHINE and starts promptly at 9:00 a.m.
We do not offer refunds for this event, including shirts that are not picked up by raceday (if you bought a shirt but do not attend the race, reach out to us before 4/25 to indicate you would like us to hold it for you to pickup).
Registration
Early Bird Registration until December 31: $25
January 1- April 25 $30
Same-Day In-Person Registration: $35 (until 8:30 only)
Kids under 8 years old - FREE! (no dogs please)
Deadline for shirt orders: Thursday, April 8th
Prizes for:
Top male and female finishers in each age group (both running with and without a dog)
Best dressed pet
All registered participants will be entered to win raffle prizes donated from local businesses
Top fundraiser prize
NEW this year: Team that fundraises the most will get a pizza party! Sponsored by Pat's Pizza Auburn.
NEW this year: Longest traveler prize (we have lots of folks who travel quite a distance to support our race, so we want to acknowledge that!)
Course:
Start at the Humane Society (55 Strawberry Ave)
Go right out of the parking lot
Go left at the stop sign on to Tall Pines Drive
The trailhead is where the road curves right
Follow the trail to the end (Sunnyside Park)
Turn around and come back
Maps will be posted at registration.
*** OPTIONAL bib and shirt pickup will be Saturday 4/24 from 11:00-2:00 at the shelter ***
Apr 25, 2027
Distance — Child Under 8 years old - (no dogs allowed)
Type — Running
09:00
$0.00
Apr 25, 2027
Distance — Dash for Dogs 5k - Virtual Participation
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Apr 25, 2027
Distance — Dash for Dogs 5k Walk or Run - No Dog
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Apr 25, 2027
Distance — Dash for Dogs 5k Walk or Run With a Dog
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
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