Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Denham Springs, Louisiana
- Price $27.95 - $43.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the Dog Days of Summer 5K & 1-Mile Run on Saturday, August 1, 2026! Taking place in the charming city of Denham Springs, Louisiana, this exciting event kicks off at 7:00 AM at the Kidz Korner Playground, located at 979 Government Street. Runners of all ages are invited to participate in either the scenic 5K or the family-friendly 1-Mile Run, both of which wind through the beautiful, shaded historic River Road.
This sixth annual event promises to be a memorable experience, with all proceeds benefiting the Denham Springs High School Cross Country Program. Participants who register by July 18 will receive a stylish t-shirt, and all finishers in the 5K and 1-Mile Run (ages 14 and under) will take home a custom medal. With a maximum of 300 spots available, don't miss your chance to join the excitement! After the race, enjoy post-race festivities featuring drinks and food while supplies last. For updates and more information, be sure to check out the event's Facebook page. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this spirited summer celebration!
This sixth annual event promises to be a memorable experience, with all proceeds benefiting the Denham Springs High School Cross Country Program. Participants who register by July 18 will receive a stylish t-shirt, and all finishers in the 5K and 1-Mile Run (ages 14 and under) will take home a custom medal. With a maximum of 300 spots available, don't miss your chance to join the excitement! After the race, enjoy post-race festivities featuring drinks and food while supplies last. For updates and more information, be sure to check out the event's Facebook page. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this spirited summer celebration!
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 26TH, $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 26TH, $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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