2025 Day of the Dog 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Benefitting Freedom Service Dogs of America
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025 - Sun 31st August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $24.32
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exciting 2025 Day of the Dog event, taking place from August 23rd to August 31st in McDonough, Henry! In celebration of International Dog Day on August 26th, this ninth annual event invites participants to run, walk, or jog in a choice of distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, or even a full marathon at 26.2 miles. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active with your furry companion, this event is perfect for all ages and skill levels.
What makes this event even more special is that 15% of every registration fee will be donated to Freedom Service Dogs of America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through the rescue and training of service dogs. Each participant will receive a medal and a charming dog-themed accessory to adorn their pet’s collar. With registration fees starting at just $23, including a medal, bib, and donation to charity, there's no better way to celebrate your love for dogs and support a worthy cause! Sign up and make this August a memorable one for both you and your four-legged friend!
What makes this event even more special is that 15% of every registration fee will be donated to Freedom Service Dogs of America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through the rescue and training of service dogs. Each participant will receive a medal and a charming dog-themed accessory to adorn their pet’s collar. With registration fees starting at just $23, including a medal, bib, and donation to charity, there's no better way to celebrate your love for dogs and support a worthy cause! Sign up and make this August a memorable one for both you and your four-legged friend!
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! Plus, 15% of every registration will be donated to Freedom Service Dogs of America.
Freedom Service Dogs is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by rescuing dogs and custom training them for individual client needs. Clients include children, veterans and active duty military, and other adults. Their disabilities include autism, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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
A percentage of race registration fees will be donated to Freedom Service Dogs of America.
Registration Fee: $23 (includes a medal, dog charm, bib, and donation to charity)
Medals and bibs will begin shipping out mid-May 2025
Official Day of the Dog gear is available here for a limited time only
Freedom Service Dogs is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by rescuing dogs and custom training them for individual client needs. Clients include children, veterans and active duty military, and other adults. Their disabilities include autism, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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
A percentage of race registration fees will be donated to Freedom Service Dogs of America.
Registration Fee: $23 (includes a medal, dog charm, bib, and donation to charity)
Medals and bibs will begin shipping out mid-May 2025
Official Day of the Dog gear is available here for a limited time only
2025 Day of the Dog 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 Benefitting Freedom Service Dogs of America