2025 Day of the Dog 1M 5k 10k 13.1 26.2

Saturday, August 23 – Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Past event
McDonough, Georgia
$24.32 · 5 races
5km, 10km, 1 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Join us for the 2025 Day of the Dog event, a celebration of our beloved furry friends taking place from August 23rd to September 30th, 2025, in McDonough, Henry. In honor of International Dog Day on August 26th, this annual event invites participants of all ages to run, walk, or jog distances of 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon (13.1), or full marathon (26.2) alongside their canine companions. Whether you choose to complete your race in the spirit of the specific day or at your own pace throughout the month, every participant will receive a special medal and a charming dog charm to adorn their pup's collar.

With a registration fee of just $25, you'll also contribute to charitable causes, as a portion of your entry fee goes to support various organizations. Over the years, this event has proudly donated over $1 million to charities worldwide! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate your love for dogs while promoting a good cause. Grab your leash and get ready for a paws-itively fantastic time!

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Races

  • 1 Mile

    Virtual

    Incl. $2.32 Fee

    Saturday, Aug 23, 2025

    $24.32

    Entries closed
  • 5k

    Virtual

    Incl. $2.32 Fee

    Saturday, Aug 23, 2025

    $24.32

    Entries closed
  • 10k

    Virtual

    Incl. $2.32 Fee

    Saturday, Aug 23, 2025

    $24.32

    Entries closed
  • Half Marathon

    Virtual

    Incl. $2.32 Fee

    Saturday, Aug 23, 2025

    $24.32

    Entries closed
  • Marathon

    Virtual

    Incl. $2.32 Fee

    Saturday, Aug 23, 2025

    $24.32

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

August 26th, 2025 is International Dog Day! To help celebrate, we are hosting our ninth annual Day of the Dog: Run, Walk or Jog 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2! We invite you to complete your chosen distance anytime in August or September for, or with, your favorite four legged friend. You get a medal, and a dog charm to put on your dogs collar!

Races can be completed anytime in August or September 2025, even better if it's August 26th!
1 mile, 5k, 10k, 13.1, and 26.2 virtual races are available you choose which distance you want to complete
Great for all ages
Registration Fee: $25 (includes a medal, dog charm, bib, and donation to charity*)
Medals and bibs will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up.

*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.

Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at [email protected] for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.

Location

Participate from Home, Mcdonough, 30253, GA, United States

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