Lucky Dog 5K

Name: Lucky Dog 5K
Start: 2026-03-14
End: 2026-03-14
Location: Champaign, Illinois

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Champaign, Illinois, United States

calendar_today 14 Mar, 2026

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sell $30 – $35

About the Event

Run, walk, or stroll with your pup at the Lucky Dog 5K - dogs welcome but not required!

Each registration includes a race shirt and finisher medal for participants, select options for a plus one furry friend with a festive bandana and pop-up water bowl (additional dogs $10ea).

Runners/walkers without dogs are welcome to participate at a reduced registration fee that includes a race shirt and finisher medal.

Don’t forget to show off your style - awards for Best Dressed Small, Medium, and Large Dog, plus Best Overall Human & Dog Duo. After the race, stick around for a themed Bark Hour, a tail-wagging celebration with snacks and drinks for people and pups alike. Whether you’re running, walking, or just soaking in the fun, it’s a paws-itively great way to celebrate together!

Races Offered

Lucky Dog 1/2 Mile Stroll (includes one dog registration)

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$35.00

Lucky Dog 5K Run/Walk

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$30.00

Lucky Dog 5K Run/Walk (includes one dog registration)

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Champaign.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.6° / 13.5°

wb_sunny -2.7° / 8.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 17.6 /

water_drop 64.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.6° / 13.5°

wb_sunny -2.7° / 8.6°

air 17.6 km/h

water_drop 64.1%

About Champaign

Champaign is a city in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The population was 88,302 at the 2020 census. It is the tenth-most populous municipality in Illinois and the fourth most populous city in the state outside the Chicago metropolitan area. It is a principal city of the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, which had 236,000 residents in 2020.