Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Denham Springs, Louisiana
- Price $22.95 - $38.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Dog Days of Summer 5K & 1-Mile Run on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Denham Springs, Louisiana! Kicking off at 7:00 AM from Kidz Korner Playground, this exciting event is set against the picturesque backdrop of historic River Road, providing a beautiful and shaded course for runners of all ages and abilities. Whether you choose to challenge yourself with the 5K distance or enjoy a leisurely 1-mile run, you're in for a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and community spirit.
This sixth annual event, hosted by the Denham Springs High School Cross Country Team, promises not only a great run but also a fun-filled post-race celebration with drinks and food available near the finish line. All registered participants by July 18 will receive a T-shirt, and every 5K finisher and 1-mile participant aged 14 and under will earn a custom medal! With a cap of 300 participants, make sure to secure your spot early. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run for a cause, as all proceeds beyond the event costs will support the high school cross country program. Mark your calendars and prepare for a memorable day of fitness and
This sixth annual event, hosted by the Denham Springs High School Cross Country Team, promises not only a great run but also a fun-filled post-race celebration with drinks and food available near the finish line. All registered participants by July 18 will receive a T-shirt, and every 5K finisher and 1-mile participant aged 14 and under will earn a custom medal! With a cap of 300 participants, make sure to secure your spot early. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run for a cause, as all proceeds beyond the event costs will support the high school cross country program. Mark your calendars and prepare for a memorable day of fitness and
Organiser's Description
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 5K & 1-MILE RUN
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
KIDZ KORNER PLAYGROUND
979 GOVERNMENT STREET
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726
DESCRIPTION:
THE DENHAM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM IS HOSTING THE SIXTH-ANNUAL DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 5K AND 1-MILE RUN ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026. THE RACE WILL GO ALONG HISTORIC RIVER ROAD IN DENHAM SPRINGS AND OFFERS RUNNERS A BEAUTIFUL COURSE WITH LOTS OF SHADE. WE HOPE TO PROVIDE A WORTHWHILE RUN FOR EVERYONE. ALL PROCEEDS BEYOND THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO THE DENHAM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAM. THE RACE WILL BE OFFICIALLY TIMED AND MANAGED BY THRESHOLD TIMING. ALL PARTICIPANTS THAT REGISTER BY SATURDAY, JULY 18TH WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. ALL 5K FINISHERS AND ALL 1-MILE FINISHERS 14 AND UNDER WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM MEDAL. THERE ARE A MAXIMUM OF 300 SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR THE RACES.
POST-RACE FESTIVITIES:
AFTER THE RACE, WE WILL HAVE DRINKS AND FOOD (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) IN THE PAVILION NEAR THE FINISH LINE.
EVENT DETAILS:
FOLLOW OUR XC FACEBOOK PAGE HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DSHSXC [https://www.facebook.com/DSHSXC] FOR UPDATES AND DETAILS REGARDING THE RACE, POST-RACE FESTIVITIES, AND SPONSORS.
REGISTRATION FEES (EARLY & LATE FEES & DATES):
REGISTRATION THROUGH JUNE 28TH, $20 FOR 1-MILE RUN, $35 FOR 5K.
REGISTRATION THROUGH JULY 19TH, $25 FOR 1-MILE RUN, $40 FOR 5K.
REGISTRATION THROUGH AUGUST 1ST, $25 FOR 1-MILE RUN, $45 FOR 5K.
PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME):
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET BEFORE RACE DAY. DENHAM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, 1000 N. RANGE AVE, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA, 70726, FRIDAY, JULY 31ST, FROM 3:30 PM TO 6:30 PM. WE WILL BE LOCATED BY THE TWO STORY SCIENCE BUILDING FACING RANGE AVE.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AT RACE SITE, STARTING AT 6:00 AM.
1-MILE AGE GROUPS:
5 AND UNDER, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14
5K AGE GROUPS:
14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 AND OVER
1-MILE AWARDS:
TOP 3 FOR EACH AGE GROUP - PRIZES TO BE DETERMINED
5K AWARDS:
TOP OVERALL MALE/FEMALE, MASTERS CHAMPION (40 AND UP) MALE/FEMALE, GRAND MASTERS (50 AND UP) MALE/FEMALE, 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP
OVERALL CHAMPIONS, MASTERS CHAMPIONS, AND GRANDMASTER CHAMPIONS WILL RECEIVE A GIFT CARD FROM VARSITY SPORTS
5K AGE GROUP WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM SINGLET FROM VARSITY SPORTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
KIDZ KORNER PLAYGROUND
979 GOVERNMENT STREET
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726
DESCRIPTION:
THE DENHAM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM IS HOSTING THE SIXTH-ANNUAL DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 5K AND 1-MILE RUN ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026. THE RACE WILL GO ALONG HISTORIC RIVER ROAD IN DENHAM SPRINGS AND OFFERS RUNNERS A BEAUTIFUL COURSE WITH LOTS OF SHADE. WE HOPE TO PROVIDE A WORTHWHILE RUN FOR EVERYONE. ALL PROCEEDS BEYOND THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO THE DENHAM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAM. THE RACE WILL BE OFFICIALLY TIMED AND MANAGED BY THRESHOLD TIMING. ALL PARTICIPANTS THAT REGISTER BY SATURDAY, JULY 18TH WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. ALL 5K FINISHERS AND ALL 1-MILE FINISHERS 14 AND UNDER WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM MEDAL. THERE ARE A MAXIMUM OF 300 SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR THE RACES.
POST-RACE FESTIVITIES:
AFTER THE RACE, WE WILL HAVE DRINKS AND FOOD (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) IN THE PAVILION NEAR THE FINISH LINE.
EVENT DETAILS:
FOLLOW OUR XC FACEBOOK PAGE HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DSHSXC [https://www.facebook.com/DSHSXC] FOR UPDATES AND DETAILS REGARDING THE RACE, POST-RACE FESTIVITIES, AND SPONSORS.
REGISTRATION FEES (EARLY & LATE FEES & DATES):
REGISTRATION THROUGH JUNE 28TH, $20 FOR 1-MILE RUN, $35 FOR 5K.
REGISTRATION THROUGH JULY 19TH, $25 FOR 1-MILE RUN, $40 FOR 5K.
REGISTRATION THROUGH AUGUST 1ST, $25 FOR 1-MILE RUN, $45 FOR 5K.
PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME):
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET BEFORE RACE DAY. DENHAM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, 1000 N. RANGE AVE, DENHAM SPRINGS, LA, 70726, FRIDAY, JULY 31ST, FROM 3:30 PM TO 6:30 PM. WE WILL BE LOCATED BY THE TWO STORY SCIENCE BUILDING FACING RANGE AVE.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AT RACE SITE, STARTING AT 6:00 AM.
1-MILE AGE GROUPS:
5 AND UNDER, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14
5K AGE GROUPS:
14 AND UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 AND OVER
1-MILE AWARDS:
TOP 3 FOR EACH AGE GROUP - PRIZES TO BE DETERMINED
5K AWARDS:
TOP OVERALL MALE/FEMALE, MASTERS CHAMPION (40 AND UP) MALE/FEMALE, GRAND MASTERS (50 AND UP) MALE/FEMALE, 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, MALE & FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP
OVERALL CHAMPIONS, MASTERS CHAMPIONS, AND GRANDMASTER CHAMPIONS WILL RECEIVE A GIFT CARD FROM VARSITY SPORTS
5K AGE GROUP WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM SINGLET FROM VARSITY SPORTS
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