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 philanthropy at the DOGSPEED event on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Tahlequah, Cherokee! This unique benefit race invites participants to support animals in need by donating a sack of dog or cat food, along with a nominal registration fee of just $5. The event takes place at the NSU Fitness Center and features a 1-mile loop course, where runners and walkers of all abilities can join in the fun from 7 AM to 7 PM. Whether you’re aiming for 20 miles or just want to stroll one mile, everyone is welcome to come and make a difference!
DOGSPEED is not just about running—it's a chance to enjoy delicious food, including donuts for breakfast and hot dogs for lunch, while cheering on fellow participants. Plus, the Humane Society of Cherokee County will be present with adorable adoptable pets, showcasing their commitment to finding loving homes for animals in need. This year, you'll have the opportunity to help fill Jon Bloodworth's truck with donations, as last year’s efforts resulted in $1,000 worth of supplies delivered to the shelter. So bring your family, your friends, and even your furry companions to enjoy a day
DOGSPEED is not just about running—it's a chance to enjoy delicious food, including donuts for breakfast and hot dogs for lunch, while cheering on fellow participants. Plus, the Humane Society of Cherokee County will be present with adorable adoptable pets, showcasing their commitment to finding loving homes for animals in need. This year, you'll have the opportunity to help fill Jon Bloodworth's truck with donations, as last year’s efforts resulted in $1,000 worth of supplies delivered to the shelter. So bring your family, your friends, and even your furry companions to enjoy a day
Organiser's Description
DOGSPEED 2: THIS TIME WITH MORE BARK!
530 N. OAK AVE - TAHLEQUAH, OK!
KAIZEN RUNNING CLUB PRESENTS: DOGSPEED 2026! A running event for animals in need!
Saturday, June 20 in Tahlequah, OK Team Kaizen is hosting a running event where the entry fee is a sack of dog or cat food. Donations of pet toys, blankets, or cleaning supplies are also accepted.
The goal is to fill Jon Bloodworth's truck with donations to deliver to the Humane Society of Cherokee County. In 2025 Kaizen delivered $1,000 in food and supplies PLUS $1,000 in cash to HSCC, all for the dogs and cats in need and to assist the amazing volunteers at that facility.
The HSCC is a no-kill shelter supported by donations, fund-raising projects, memberships, and grants. The organization does not receive local, state, or federal government funds.
WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Kaizen's founding fathers are passionate about the well being of all animals. This is just our way of giving back.
The origin of DOGSPEED is pretty simple...Jon B wanted to run really far for his birthday. Running 40 miles for age 40 is cool but if you can change the lives of animals in need while doing so, who wouldn't you? We can absolutely make a difference. Kaizen has grown exponentially over the past year. We need to take that power seriously and give back to our community.
At DOGSPEED here's what you can expect:
From 7am to 7pm, runners will be repeating loops of our 1 mile DOGSPEED course. This loop starts and finishes on the front lawn of the NSU Fitness Center. We want you to join us! Some people will run 20 miles and some people will WALK just 1. All are welcome. Run or walk the entire time and come and go as you please.
Registration for this event is open and costs just $5 plus a sack of food. The $5 earns you a finisher's award as long as you complete a single mile. We give you 12 hours to do a mile...I promise you can do it. You can do more and you know it.
Registration is NOT required to participate. If a finishers award doesn't interest you, just come and cheer on the runners. They'll be at the start finish every 10-20 minutes. Come high five a teammate.
We will be serving donuts for breakfast and hot dogs for lunch. These are for anyone who donates.
There is a special shirt available through the link in this post. Just click STORE at the top and check it out. Shirt preorders close on Memorial Monday. No running is required to order a shirt.
100% of ALL PROFITS will be donated to the HSCC, who will have some of their amazing and adoptable dogs on site early when temperatures aren't extreme.
We would love to see your dog. Please be advised the temps are typically very hot mid June. Keep your pups safe. We will have water and snacks and shade available for them (and you, haha).
Please join us on Saturday 6.20! Just swing by even for 5 minutes and say hello!
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!
530 N. OAK AVE - TAHLEQUAH, OK!
KAIZEN RUNNING CLUB PRESENTS: DOGSPEED 2026! A running event for animals in need!
Saturday, June 20 in Tahlequah, OK Team Kaizen is hosting a running event where the entry fee is a sack of dog or cat food. Donations of pet toys, blankets, or cleaning supplies are also accepted.
The goal is to fill Jon Bloodworth's truck with donations to deliver to the Humane Society of Cherokee County. In 2025 Kaizen delivered $1,000 in food and supplies PLUS $1,000 in cash to HSCC, all for the dogs and cats in need and to assist the amazing volunteers at that facility.
The HSCC is a no-kill shelter supported by donations, fund-raising projects, memberships, and grants. The organization does not receive local, state, or federal government funds.
WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Kaizen's founding fathers are passionate about the well being of all animals. This is just our way of giving back.
The origin of DOGSPEED is pretty simple...Jon B wanted to run really far for his birthday. Running 40 miles for age 40 is cool but if you can change the lives of animals in need while doing so, who wouldn't you? We can absolutely make a difference. Kaizen has grown exponentially over the past year. We need to take that power seriously and give back to our community.
At DOGSPEED here's what you can expect:
From 7am to 7pm, runners will be repeating loops of our 1 mile DOGSPEED course. This loop starts and finishes on the front lawn of the NSU Fitness Center. We want you to join us! Some people will run 20 miles and some people will WALK just 1. All are welcome. Run or walk the entire time and come and go as you please.
Registration for this event is open and costs just $5 plus a sack of food. The $5 earns you a finisher's award as long as you complete a single mile. We give you 12 hours to do a mile...I promise you can do it. You can do more and you know it.
Registration is NOT required to participate. If a finishers award doesn't interest you, just come and cheer on the runners. They'll be at the start finish every 10-20 minutes. Come high five a teammate.
We will be serving donuts for breakfast and hot dogs for lunch. These are for anyone who donates.
There is a special shirt available through the link in this post. Just click STORE at the top and check it out. Shirt preorders close on Memorial Monday. No running is required to order a shirt.
100% of ALL PROFITS will be donated to the HSCC, who will have some of their amazing and adoptable dogs on site early when temperatures aren't extreme.
We would love to see your dog. Please be advised the temps are typically very hot mid June. Keep your pups safe. We will have water and snacks and shade available for them (and you, haha).
Please join us on Saturday 6.20! Just swing by even for 5 minutes and say hello!
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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