2026 Day of the Dog 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026 - Wed 30th September 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $27.50
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
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Get ready to celebrate your furry friends at the 2026 Day of the Dog event taking place from August 22 to September 30, 2026, in McDonough, Henry! This exciting virtual race invites participants of all ages to run, walk, or jog their chosen distance of 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon (13.1 miles), or full marathon (26.2 miles). Perfectly timed to coincide with International Dog Day on August 26, this event encourages you to complete your race anytime during August or September, making it a fun and flexible way to engage with your favorite four-legged companions.
For just $25, you'll receive a fabulous medal, a bib, and the satisfaction of knowing that a portion of your registration fee will be donated to charity. Medals will begin shipping in April 2026, so you can proudly display your achievement after completing the race. Join the pack for the tenth annual Day of the Dog and help us continue to support great causes—over $1 million has been raised for charities worldwide through our events. Lace up your running shoes, grab your pup, and be part of this joyful celebration of dogs and community!
For just $25, you'll receive a fabulous medal, a bib, and the satisfaction of knowing that a portion of your registration fee will be donated to charity. Medals will begin shipping in April 2026, so you can proudly display your achievement after completing the race. Join the pack for the tenth annual Day of the Dog and help us continue to support great causes—over $1 million has been raised for charities worldwide through our events. Lace up your running shoes, grab your pup, and be part of this joyful celebration of dogs and community!
Organiser's Description
*THESE MEDALS WILL START SHIPPING OUT APRIL 2026!
August 26th, 2026 is International Dog Day! To help celebrate, we are hosting our tenth 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.
Races can be completed anytime in August or September 2026 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, bib, and donation to charity)
Medals and bibs will begin shipping out mid-May 2026
Cost: The price is $25 and that includes your medal, bib and at least 15% of every entry will be donated to charity.
*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 support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.
What is a Virtual Race?
A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!
Each race benefits a difference charity
For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. Weve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.
August 26th, 2026 is International Dog Day! To help celebrate, we are hosting our tenth 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.
Races can be completed anytime in August or September 2026 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, bib, and donation to charity)
Medals and bibs will begin shipping out mid-May 2026
Cost: The price is $25 and that includes your medal, bib and at least 15% of every entry will be donated to charity.
*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 support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.
What is a Virtual Race?
A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!
Each race benefits a difference charity
For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. Weve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.
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