Mighty Dog 5K & 10K Trail Runs
Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA
The Mighty Dog Trail Runs are in their 12th year in 2027. The event offers two distances: 5K & 10K - both for walkers, runners, and their dogs! We are excited to offer this event for athletes and their dogs and hope everyone has a fun time. Back in 2027: The Mighty Mile run for your Senior Dog.
Mighty Dog 5K & 10K Trail Runs
Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA
The Mighty Dog 5K & 10K races will start from Granite Beach parking area at Folsom Lake SRA. The 5K course will have one aid station at the half way point with water for both walkers and their dogs.
Back this year is the Mighty Mile. A one-mile dog freindly course for walkers and runners to bring their dear old friend along.
All Mighty Dog athletes will recieve a Mighty Dog Finisher Medal, and their dog a Mighty Dog Finisher Bandana at the finish line. Additional dogs can be signed up to accompany the walker and dog #1 for a fee of $10 per dog. Each additional dog will receive a Finisher Bandana.
Athletes and their dogs MUST run safely and without entangling other dogs. The course will have one aid station at the half way point for both walkers and their dogs.
Commemorative Mighty Dog race shirts are available for $20.
Awards will be presented as follows:
First, second, and third place in each of three divisions for the Mighty Dog 5K & 10K Run:
Small Dog (up to 25 lbs), Medium Dog (26 to 60 lbs) and Large Dog (61 lbs+) will each receive an award. There will also be awards for top Runners with no dogs in the 5K and 10K. No Awards for the Mighty Dog Mile.
Race fees increase on race day.
Event Schedule:
Registration opens - 7 a.m.
The Mighty Dog 10K Run - 8:00 a.m.
The Mighty Dog 5K - 8:10 a.m.
The Mighty Mile - 8:15 a.m.
Refund and Transfer Information
TBF Racing has a No Refund policy on all of our events. A Refund requested prior to race week will be given a TBF Race credit for the amount of the entry fee minus a $25 processing fee. Credits are not given during race week. Race transfers are allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There is a $25 transfer fee.
Race for FREE Information
Our Race for FREE Athlete Volunteer Program offers a chance to get involved with multi-sport events, have fun, and earn a $50 TBF Racing Volunteer voucher good towards entry fees at any of our events this year. Each volunteer shift is 4 hours. We ask volunteers to reserve a volunteer position at any of our events by emailing [email protected] as our volunteer positions will fill up quickly.
Mar 20, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
173 days remaining
$45.00
Mar 20, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
173 days remaining
$50.00
Mar 20, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
173 days remaining
$40.00
Mar 20, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
173 days remaining
$45.00
Mar 20, 2027
Distance — The Mighty Dog Trail Runs - Extra Dog charge for walkers (per Dog)
Type — Running
173 days remaining
$10.00
Mar 20, 2027
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
173 days remaining
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Granite Bay.
Learn more about the host city, Granite Bay.
Granite Bay is a census-designated place (CDP) in Placer County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The population was 21,247 at the 2020 census, up from 20,402 at the 2010 census. The ZIP codes are 95746 and 95661. Granite Bay is a primarily residential suburb of Sacramento and is located just east of Roseville and west of Folsom Lake.
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