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Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run

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About the Event

Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
Kidz Korner Playground
979 Government Street
Denham Springs, LA 70726
 
Description:
The Denham Springs High School Cross Country team is hosting the sixth-annual Dog Days of Summer 5k and 1-mile run on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The race will go along historic River Road in Denham Springs and offers runners a beautiful course with lots of shade. We hope to provide a worthwhile run for everyone. All proceeds beyond the administrative costs of the event will be donated to the Denham Springs High School Cross Country program. The race will be officially timed and managed by Threshold Timing. All participants that REGISTER BY Saturday, July 18th will receive a t-shirt. All 5k finishers and all 1-mile finishers 14 and under will receive a custom medal. There are a maximum of 300 spots available for the races. 
 
Post-Race Festivities:
After the race, we will have drinks and food (while supplies last) in the pavilion near the finish line. 

 

Event Details:  
Follow our XC Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DSHSXC for updates and details regarding the race, post-race festivities, and sponsors.
 
Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates):
Registration through June 28th, $20 for 1-mile run, $35 for 5k.
Registration through July 19th, $25 for 1-mile run, $40 for 5k. 
Registration through August 1st, $25 for 1-mile run, $45 for 5k.
 
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
We strongly encourage you to pick up your packet before race day. Denham Springs High School, 1000 N. Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA, 70726, Friday, July 31st, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be located by the two story science building facing Range Ave. 
Race day packet pickup at race site, starting at 6:00 am.
 
1-Mile Age Groups:
5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14

 

5k Age Groups: 
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
 
1-Mile Awards:
Top 3 for Each Age Group - Prizes to be determined

 

5k Awards: 
Top Overall Male/Female, Masters Champion (40 and up) Male/Female, Grand Masters (50 and up) Male/Female, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female in each age group 
Overall Champions, Masters Champions, and Grandmaster Champions will receive a gift card from Varsity Sports
5k Age Group winners will receive a custom singlet from Varsity Sports
 

Races Offered

1 Mile Run

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$20.00

5K Run/Walk

Aug 01, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Denham Springs.

thermostat Temperature
24.6° / 35.1°
wb_sunny Feels like
28.3° / 37.9°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 20m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.6 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
7.4 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Very high
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
High (7.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
70.3%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:30
nightlight Sunset
19:43

About Denham Springs

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Denham Springs is a city in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States. The 2010 U.S. census placed the population at 10,215, up from 8,757 at the 2000 U. S. census. At the 2020 United States census, 9,286 people lived in the city. The city is the largest area of commercial and residential development in Livingston Parish. Denham Springs and Walker are the only parish municipalities classified as cities. The area has been known as Amite Springs, Hill's Springs, and Denham Springs.

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