DOGSPEED - A Benefit Race for Animals in Need!
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Tahlequah, Oklahoma
- Price $6.30
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and community spirit at DOGSPEED - A Benefit Race for Animals in Need! On Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 7 AM to 7 PM, join us at the Northeastern State University Fitness Center in beautiful Tahlequah, Cherokee, for a heartwarming event dedicated to supporting local animals. This unique 12-hour, come-and-go community run (or walk) features a scenic 1-mile loop, where participants can challenge themselves to complete as many laps as they can, all while raising vital funds and supplies for the Humane Society of Cherokee County.
For just a $5 registration fee and a donation of dog or cat food, you can be part of this pawsome event! Not only will you have the chance to help fill a truck with pet supplies, but you'll also enjoy a day filled with games, prizes, delicious snacks, and even an inflatable bouncy water slide for added fun! Bring your furry friends along and meet some adorable adoptable pets from the Humane Society. So, whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day with your dog, come out to DOGSPEED and support our local animals in need!
For just a $5 registration fee and a donation of dog or cat food, you can be part of this pawsome event! Not only will you have the chance to help fill a truck with pet supplies, but you'll also enjoy a day filled with games, prizes, delicious snacks, and even an inflatable bouncy water slide for added fun! Bring your furry friends along and meet some adorable adoptable pets from the Humane Society. So, whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day with your dog, come out to DOGSPEED and support our local animals in need!
Organiser's Description
DOGSPEED 2: THIS TIME WITH MORE BARK!
Join us for **DOGSPEED**, a 12-hour, come-and-go community run (or walk!) hosted by **Kaizen Running Club of Tahlequah**. On **June 20, 2026, from 7 AM to 7 PM**, well be circling a scenic 1-mile loop that starts and finishes on the front lawn of the **Northeastern State University Fitness Center**all with one goal: **to fill a truck with pet food and supplies** for the **Humane Society of Cherokee County**.
Whether you're running miles or just strolling with your pup, every lap counts. Not a runner? No problem. Well have games, prizes, snacks for you and your pet, drinks, and plenty of shade and treats for your four-legged friends. AND, a 16ft inflatable bouncy water slide! Plus, youll get a chance to meet some adoptable pets from the Humane Society.
THIS EVENT WILL COST YOU $5 AND A SACK OF DOG FOOD! That's right, there's a $5 fee associated with the race this year ON TOP of the donation of dog/cat food or supplies. FULL DISCLOSURE the $5 will go to Kaizen to help cover some of the costs of running this event. ANY FUNDS OR DONATIONS beyond the $5 sign up fee will go to the Humane Society of Cherokee County.
**Donations of dog food, cat food, and pet supplies are greatly appreciated. We also accept cash or cashapp.** Come move for a cause, bring your dog, and help us support local animals in need!
THE COURSE:
Dogspeed starts and finishes at the NSU Fitness Center in Tahlequah, OK. The course is a 1 mile loop starting on The Fit's front lawn. At the start finish you will find food, snacks, burgers, hotdogs, chips, candy, cookies as well as...shade and ICE BATHS to escape from the summer heat. THIS IS A HOT RACE.
This event is UNTIMED meaning you will be responsible for writing down your number of loops achieved. 1 loop is approx 1.05 miles. How many can you get in 12 hours? This event is come and go meaning you could do 10 loops before noon, go home and take a 5 hour nap, then return to do more loops from 5-7pm when the event ends. We want you to challenge yourself, sure, but the goal is to raise money and awareness for the Humane Society.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHEROKEE COUNTY
The HSCC will be on site to show off a few of their amazing animals who are up for adoption! Last year we successfully got some dogs to a loving forever home!
Join us for **DOGSPEED**, a 12-hour, come-and-go community run (or walk!) hosted by **Kaizen Running Club of Tahlequah**. On **June 20, 2026, from 7 AM to 7 PM**, well be circling a scenic 1-mile loop that starts and finishes on the front lawn of the **Northeastern State University Fitness Center**all with one goal: **to fill a truck with pet food and supplies** for the **Humane Society of Cherokee County**.
Whether you're running miles or just strolling with your pup, every lap counts. Not a runner? No problem. Well have games, prizes, snacks for you and your pet, drinks, and plenty of shade and treats for your four-legged friends. AND, a 16ft inflatable bouncy water slide! Plus, youll get a chance to meet some adoptable pets from the Humane Society.
THIS EVENT WILL COST YOU $5 AND A SACK OF DOG FOOD! That's right, there's a $5 fee associated with the race this year ON TOP of the donation of dog/cat food or supplies. FULL DISCLOSURE the $5 will go to Kaizen to help cover some of the costs of running this event. ANY FUNDS OR DONATIONS beyond the $5 sign up fee will go to the Humane Society of Cherokee County.
**Donations of dog food, cat food, and pet supplies are greatly appreciated. We also accept cash or cashapp.** Come move for a cause, bring your dog, and help us support local animals in need!
THE COURSE:
Dogspeed starts and finishes at the NSU Fitness Center in Tahlequah, OK. The course is a 1 mile loop starting on The Fit's front lawn. At the start finish you will find food, snacks, burgers, hotdogs, chips, candy, cookies as well as...shade and ICE BATHS to escape from the summer heat. THIS IS A HOT RACE.
This event is UNTIMED meaning you will be responsible for writing down your number of loops achieved. 1 loop is approx 1.05 miles. How many can you get in 12 hours? This event is come and go meaning you could do 10 loops before noon, go home and take a 5 hour nap, then return to do more loops from 5-7pm when the event ends. We want you to challenge yourself, sure, but the goal is to raise money and awareness for the Humane Society.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHEROKEE COUNTY
The HSCC will be on site to show off a few of their amazing animals who are up for adoption! Last year we successfully got some dogs to a loving forever home!
Races
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1 Mile Loops: Come and Go as You Please!
Incl. $1.30 Fee & Finisher's Dog Tags
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$6.30
We start at 7am but you may come and go as you please ALL DAY! Last year we had people start at 7, leave at 9, return at 5 and finish at 7pm. It's truly come and go as you please. We are asking for donations of food or funds for the dogs and cats at the Humane Society! Last year we raised $1000 cash and over $1000 in food and the most ambitious runners made it 46 miles! Let's beat last year!
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530 N. Oak Ave, Tahlequah, 74464, OK, United States
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