2025 Hot Dog Run
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Midland, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the 2025 Hot Dog Run, taking place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Midland College in Midland, Texas! This beloved dog-friendly event celebrates the joy of walking and running with our four-legged friends and marks its 11th anniversary as one of the Best of the West. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to join in the fun, with race distances including a 5K for big, medium, and small dogs, as well as a 1-mile event open to all dogs.
The Hot Dog Run is not just about fun and fitness; it’s also a vital fundraiser for the Midland Humane Coalition, dedicated to rescuing and giving a second chance to homeless pets in the community. With a vibrant schedule that includes a pet costume competition, exciting race swag, and plenty of refreshments, this event promises a fantastic day for both humans and their furry companions. Don’t miss out on this chance to support a great cause while enjoying a day filled with laughter, community, and plenty of tail-wagging excitement!
The Hot Dog Run is not just about fun and fitness; it’s also a vital fundraiser for the Midland Humane Coalition, dedicated to rescuing and giving a second chance to homeless pets in the community. With a vibrant schedule that includes a pet costume competition, exciting race swag, and plenty of refreshments, this event promises a fantastic day for both humans and their furry companions. Don’t miss out on this chance to support a great cause while enjoying a day filled with laughter, community, and plenty of tail-wagging excitement!
Organiser's Description
THE 11TH ANNIVERSARY HOT DOG RUN A BEST OF THE WEST EVENT!
HOT DOG RUN IS MIDLANDS FAVORITE DOG-FRIENDLY RACE THAT CELEBRATES WALKING/RUNNING WITH FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS! HOT DOG RUN HAS BEEN GAINING MOMENTUM SINCE IT STARTED IN 2015. HOT DOG RUN IS AN IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER FOR MIDLAND HUMANE COALITION, WHO HELP RESCUE OUR COMMUNITYS HOMELESS PET AND GIVE THEM A SECOND CHANCE.
MIDLAND HUMANE COALITION (MHC) BELIEVES THAT THERE IS HOPE FOR CATS AND DOGS WHO ARE IN PERFECTLY GOOD HEALTH AND HAVE WONDERFUL PERSONALITIES TO HAVE A BRIGHTER, HAPPIER FUTURE. AND THEY ARE WORKING TO GIVE THEM JUST THAT - A SECOND CHANCE, A NEW PATH.
FIND OUT MORE HERE- MIDLAND HUMANE COALITION [https://www.midlandhumane.org/]
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
HUMANS AND ANIMALS OF ALL AGES, SIZES, SPEEDS, HAIR LENGTHS & HANDICAPS WELCOME! EVERY ANIMAL MUST HAVE AT LEAST (1) OWNER. EVERY HUMAN IS NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ANIMAL. PLEASE BRING YOUR LEASHES!
RACE DATE:
MAY 3, 2025
RACE LOCATION:
MIDLAND COLLEGE - ALLISON FINE ARTS BUILDING
3600 N GARFIELD ST MIDLAND, TX US 79705
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:15AM- 8:30AM PACKET PICK-UP
8:30AM - 5K BIG DOG'S START
8:35AM- 5K MEDIUM DOG'S START
8:40AM- 5K SMALL DOG'S START
8:45AM - 1 MILE START (ALL DOG'S)
9:30 AM - PET COSTUME COMPETITION BEGINS (FABULOUS PRIZES AWAIT TOP 3 WINNERS OF BEST STAR WARS COSTUME(S) & BEST COSTUME)
ROUTE:
THIS ROUTE LOOPS AROUND THE MIDLAND COLLEGE CAMPUS LEAVING PLENTY OPPORTUNITY FOR HUMAN AND ANIMAL SOCIALIZATION.
RACE PERKS:
CUSTOM EVENT MEDAL & EVENT BIB
FUN EVENT SWAG!
FREE PET COSTUME COMPETITION CONTEST ENTRY
FREE BEST OF THE WEST CONCERT TICKET
POST- RACE REFRESHMENTS
HYDRATION:
WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE AT EVERY HALF MILE FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS!
RACE PACKET PICK UP:
RUNNERS CAN PICK UP THEIR PACKETS AT THESE LOCATIONS:
MIDLAND ATHLETIC COMPANY
3326 N MIDKIFF RD. MIDLAND, TX 79705
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025
10 AM - 6 PM
MIDLAND COLLEGE
3600 N GARFIELD ST MIDLAND, TX 79705
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
7:15 AM- 8:15 AM
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
WE CANNOT THROW THESE RACES WITHOUT YOU! VOLUNTEERING PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE PARTICIPANTS AT AID STATIONS, ON THE COURSE WITH DIRECTIONS, WITH POST RACE FOOD AND DRINKS, ETC. NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS? WE ARE HAPPY TO ACCOMMODATE YOU!
PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] AND LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART BY VOLUNTEERING OR SEE THE VOLUNTEER TAB ON THIS SITE.
*TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
*ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
*STROLLERS ARE WELCOME.
*ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED. PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOGS BY YOUR SIDE AT ALL TIMES. PLEASE KEEP RETRACTABLE LEASHES LOCKED. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET.
HOT DOG RUN IS MIDLANDS FAVORITE DOG-FRIENDLY RACE THAT CELEBRATES WALKING/RUNNING WITH FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS! HOT DOG RUN HAS BEEN GAINING MOMENTUM SINCE IT STARTED IN 2015. HOT DOG RUN IS AN IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER FOR MIDLAND HUMANE COALITION, WHO HELP RESCUE OUR COMMUNITYS HOMELESS PET AND GIVE THEM A SECOND CHANCE.
MIDLAND HUMANE COALITION (MHC) BELIEVES THAT THERE IS HOPE FOR CATS AND DOGS WHO ARE IN PERFECTLY GOOD HEALTH AND HAVE WONDERFUL PERSONALITIES TO HAVE A BRIGHTER, HAPPIER FUTURE. AND THEY ARE WORKING TO GIVE THEM JUST THAT - A SECOND CHANCE, A NEW PATH.
FIND OUT MORE HERE- MIDLAND HUMANE COALITION [https://www.midlandhumane.org/]
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
HUMANS AND ANIMALS OF ALL AGES, SIZES, SPEEDS, HAIR LENGTHS & HANDICAPS WELCOME! EVERY ANIMAL MUST HAVE AT LEAST (1) OWNER. EVERY HUMAN IS NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ANIMAL. PLEASE BRING YOUR LEASHES!
RACE DATE:
MAY 3, 2025
RACE LOCATION:
MIDLAND COLLEGE - ALLISON FINE ARTS BUILDING
3600 N GARFIELD ST MIDLAND, TX US 79705
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:15AM- 8:30AM PACKET PICK-UP
8:30AM - 5K BIG DOG'S START
8:35AM- 5K MEDIUM DOG'S START
8:40AM- 5K SMALL DOG'S START
8:45AM - 1 MILE START (ALL DOG'S)
9:30 AM - PET COSTUME COMPETITION BEGINS (FABULOUS PRIZES AWAIT TOP 3 WINNERS OF BEST STAR WARS COSTUME(S) & BEST COSTUME)
ROUTE:
THIS ROUTE LOOPS AROUND THE MIDLAND COLLEGE CAMPUS LEAVING PLENTY OPPORTUNITY FOR HUMAN AND ANIMAL SOCIALIZATION.
RACE PERKS:
CUSTOM EVENT MEDAL & EVENT BIB
FUN EVENT SWAG!
FREE PET COSTUME COMPETITION CONTEST ENTRY
FREE BEST OF THE WEST CONCERT TICKET
POST- RACE REFRESHMENTS
HYDRATION:
WATER WILL BE AVAILABLE AT EVERY HALF MILE FOR HUMANS AND ANIMALS!
RACE PACKET PICK UP:
RUNNERS CAN PICK UP THEIR PACKETS AT THESE LOCATIONS:
MIDLAND ATHLETIC COMPANY
3326 N MIDKIFF RD. MIDLAND, TX 79705
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025
10 AM - 6 PM
MIDLAND COLLEGE
3600 N GARFIELD ST MIDLAND, TX 79705
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
7:15 AM- 8:15 AM
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
WE CANNOT THROW THESE RACES WITHOUT YOU! VOLUNTEERING PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE PARTICIPANTS AT AID STATIONS, ON THE COURSE WITH DIRECTIONS, WITH POST RACE FOOD AND DRINKS, ETC. NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS? WE ARE HAPPY TO ACCOMMODATE YOU!
PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] AND LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART BY VOLUNTEERING OR SEE THE VOLUNTEER TAB ON THIS SITE.
*TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
*ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
*STROLLERS ARE WELCOME.
*ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED. PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOGS BY YOUR SIDE AT ALL TIMES. PLEASE KEEP RETRACTABLE LEASHES LOCKED. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET.
Races
-
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS SOON -
1 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOON
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