Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Denham Springs, Louisiana
- Price $22.95 - $38.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Dog Days of Summer 5K & 1-Mile Run on Saturday, August 2, 2025! This exciting event will take place at Kidz Korner Playground in Denham Springs, Louisiana, starting at 7:00 AM. Runners of all ages are invited to enjoy a scenic course along historic River Road, featuring plenty of shade for a comfortable racing experience. Participants can choose between the 5K and 1-mile run, with early registration fees starting at just $15 for the 1-mile and $30 for the 5K.
This fifth annual event, hosted by the Denham Springs High School Cross Country Team, aims to foster community spirit while supporting local athletic programs. Not only will all finishers receive custom medals, but participants who register by July 20th will also snag a race t-shirt. Expect post-race festivities with food and drinks available near the finish line, so you can celebrate your accomplishment with fellow runners! With a maximum of 300 spots available, be sure to secure your place in this spirited summer event that combines competition and camaraderie in beautiful Denham Springs.
This fifth annual event, hosted by the Denham Springs High School Cross Country Team, aims to foster community spirit while supporting local athletic programs. Not only will all finishers receive custom medals, but participants who register by July 20th will also snag a race t-shirt. Expect post-race festivities with food and drinks available near the finish line, so you can celebrate your accomplishment with fellow runners! With a maximum of 300 spots available, be sure to secure your place in this spirited summer event that combines competition and camaraderie in beautiful Denham Springs.
Organiser's Description
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 5K & 1-MILE RUN
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025, 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 FIFTH-ANNUAL DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 5K AND 1-MILE RUN ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025. 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 AND TRACK AND FIELD PROGRAMS. THE RACE WILL BE OFFICIALLY TIMED AND MANAGED BY THRESHOLD TIMING. ALL PARTICIPANTS THAT REGISTER BY SUNDAY, JULY 20TH WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. ALL 5K FINISHERS AND ALL 1-MILE FINISHERS 14 AND UNDER WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM MEDAL. T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER AFTER SUNDAY, JULY 20TH, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. 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 29TH, $15 FOR 1-MILE RUN, $30 FOR 5K.
REGISTRATION THROUGH JULY 20TH, $20 FOR 1-MILE RUN, $35 FOR 5K.
REGISTRATION THROUGH AUGUST 2ND, $25 FOR 1-MILE RUN, $40 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, AUGUST 1ST, 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 2, 2025, 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 FIFTH-ANNUAL DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 5K AND 1-MILE RUN ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025. 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 AND TRACK AND FIELD PROGRAMS. THE RACE WILL BE OFFICIALLY TIMED AND MANAGED BY THRESHOLD TIMING. ALL PARTICIPANTS THAT REGISTER BY SUNDAY, JULY 20TH WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. ALL 5K FINISHERS AND ALL 1-MILE FINISHERS 14 AND UNDER WILL RECEIVE A CUSTOM MEDAL. T-SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER AFTER SUNDAY, JULY 20TH, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. 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 29TH, $15 FOR 1-MILE RUN, $30 FOR 5K.
REGISTRATION THROUGH JULY 20TH, $20 FOR 1-MILE RUN, $35 FOR 5K.
REGISTRATION THROUGH AUGUST 2ND, $25 FOR 1-MILE RUN, $40 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, AUGUST 1ST, 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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