Lucky Dog 5K

United States flag Champaign, Illinois, United States

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Lucky Dog 5K runsignup.com
Date 13 Mar, 2027
Races 3 distances
Entry fee $30.00 – $35.00
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Lucky Dog 5K

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 doggie bag dispenser and pop-up water bowl (additional dogs $10 each).

If you register before 2/24/27 your shirt size is guaranteed, after that date limited shirt sizes will be available, and first come first serve!

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!

Schedule of Events
Friday Packet Pickup: 9:30am - 6:30pm
Hays Recreation Center 
1311 W Church St., Champaign, IL 61821

Saturday Packet Pickup: 8:30am
Dog Costume Contest: 9:00am
5K Start: 9:30am
1/2 Mile Start: 9:45am

Course Maps

5K Overall Awards
Top 1 Male and Top 1 Female

5K Age Groups Awards
Top 1 Male & Top 1 Female 
9 & Under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

Races offered

13Mar

Lucky Dog 5K Run/Walk

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:30
Entry fee
$30.00
13Mar

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

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:30
Entry fee
$35.00
13Mar

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

Running

Distance
0.8K
Start time
09:45
Entry fee
$35.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for March in Champaign.

Temperature1.9° / 12.7°
Feels like-3.4° / 7.7°
Sunshine hours8h 6m
Rainfall3.1 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind17.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity64.3%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:01
Sunset19:00

About Champaign

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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.

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