Hot Dog Run: Fast & Furriest 5K/1Mile
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Midland, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 12th Annual Hot Dog Run: Fast & Furriest on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Midland, Texas! This beloved community event invites runners, walkers, and their furry companions to participate in a dog-friendly 5K and a 1-mile race, all while supporting the important mission of the Midland Humane Coalition. The event kicks off at Midland College, where you can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with excitement, camaraderie, and plenty of adorable pets.
Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome, and you can even bring a stroller for smaller kids or pets! With hydration stations along the route and a chance to win fabulous prizes in the pet costume competition, there’s something for everyone. Plus, by joining in, you’ll help give homeless cats and dogs a chance at their forever homes. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having a blast with your four-legged friends! Be sure to register early, as spaces are limited to ensure a comfortable and safe experience for all.
Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome, and you can even bring a stroller for smaller kids or pets! With hydration stations along the route and a chance to win fabulous prizes in the pet costume competition, there’s something for everyone. Plus, by joining in, you’ll help give homeless cats and dogs a chance at their forever homes. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while having a blast with your four-legged friends! Be sure to register early, as spaces are limited to ensure a comfortable and safe experience for all.
Organiser's Description
Midland Humane Coalition presents a high-octane race where paws meet pavement...THE 12TH ANNUAL HOT DOG RUN: FAST & FURRIEST!
Hot Dog Run is one of Midlands most beloved traditions a dog-friendly, family-friendly 5K/1 Mile annual race where runners/walkers and four-legged friends come together to support Midland Humane Coalitions mission.
THIS RACE IS AN IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER FOR MIDLAND HUMANE COALITION.
THE END GOAL: TO GIVE HOMELESS CATS & DOGS A CHANCE TO REACH THEIR FOREVER FINISH LINE -- HOME!
WE ENCOURAGE RACE PARTICIPANTS TO EITHER:
*
DONATE - CLICK ON THE DONATE TAB ON TOP OF THIS PAGE.
*
BECOME A FUNDRAISER - CREATE YOUR OWN HOT DOG RUN FUNDRAISING PAGE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/161074/BecomeFundraiser]! ASK YOUR FRIENDS FOR SUPPORT!
THANK YOU SO MUCH ~ FROM THE COOL CATS & DOGS OF MHC!
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MIDLAND HUMANE COALITION [https://www.midlandhumane.org/] AND HOW TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION!
REGISTER TODAY! DON'T DELAY!
TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF BOTH DOGS AND PARTICIPANTS, REGISTRATION WILL BE CAPPED AT 500 PARTICIPANTS!
THIS LIMIT WILL HELP US MAINTAIN A COMFORTABLE AND CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT, REDUCE CONGESTION ALONG THE COURSE, AND ENSURE THAT ALL ATTENDEESBOTH TWO- AND FOUR-LEGGEDHAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE. WE ENCOURAGE EARLY REGISTRATION, AS SPOTS ARE EXPECTED TO FILL QUICKLY
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
HUMANS AND DOGS OF ALL AGES, SIZES, SPEEDS, BREEDS ARE WELCOME! BRING A STROLLER IF NEEDED FOR SMALLER KIDS/DOGS.
EVERY ANIMAL MUST HAVE AT LEAST (1) OWNER. PLEASE BRING YOUR LEASHES!
PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A PET TO JOIN.
RACE DATE:
MAY 2, 2026
RACE LOCATION:
MIDLAND COLLEGE - ALLISON FINE ARTS BUILDING
3600 N GARFIELD ST MIDLAND, TX US 79705
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:30 AM - Registration opens / Race Packet Pick-up
8:30 AM - 5K begins
8:35 AM - 1 Mile begins
9:00 AM - Awards
9:30 AM - Pet Costume Competition begins (FREE ENTRY FOR ALL! FABULOUS PRIZES AWAIT WINNERS OF: BEST COSTUME & BEST RACE-THEMED COSTUME) PETS AND HUMANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN AS A TEAM!
RACE ROUTE:
THIS ROUTE LOOPS AROUND THE MIDLAND COLLEGE CAMPUS. THE ROUTE WILL BE MARKED AND A MAP WILL BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO THE RACE.
PIT STOP - 2 HYDRATION STATIONS will be available at every half mile for humans and animals!
RACE PERKS:
FAST & FURRIEST MEDAL
FAST & FURRIEST RACE BIB
ORANGETHEORY FITNESS 1 MONTH GYM MEMBERSHIP ($179 VALUE)
FAST & FURRIEST SHIRTS (FOR PURCHASE)
SWAG BAGS - FILLED WITH GOODIES FROM OUR RACE SPONSORS + SUPER POPULAR DOG DRINKING BOTTLE
FREE PET COSTUME COMPETITION CONTEST ENTRY
FREE BREAKFAST AND POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
ACCESS TO VENDOR MARKET (GET MORE PET SWAG FROM OUR VENDORS!)
RACE PACKET PICK UP:
RUNNERS CAN PICK UP THEIR PACKETS AT THESE LOCATIONS:
MIDLAND ATHLETIC COMPANY
3326 N MIDKIFF RD. MIDLAND, TX 79705
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026
10 AM - 6 PM
MIDLAND COLLEGE
3600 N GARFIELD ST MIDLAND, TX 79705
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
7:15 AM- 8:15 AM
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
OUR EVENTS ARE A SUCCESS BECAUSE WE HAVE SUCH FABULOUS VOLUNTEERS!
VOLUNTEERING PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE PARTICIPANTS AT AID STATIONS, REGISTRATION, ON THE COURSE WITH DIRECTIONS, WITH POST RACE FOOD AND DRINKS, ETC.
TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE RACE, PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE VOLUNTEER TAB ON THIS WEBSITE.
MIDLAND HUMANE COALITION IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH PETS! EMAIL ADOPT@MIDLANDHUMANE.ORG
_*Times subject to change. _
_*All ages are welcome! _
_*Strollers are welcome. _
_*All Dogs must be leashed. Please keep your dogs by your side at all times. Please keep retractable leashes locked. Please clean up after your pet. _
Hot Dog Run is one of Midlands most beloved traditions a dog-friendly, family-friendly 5K/1 Mile annual race where runners/walkers and four-legged friends come together to support Midland Humane Coalitions mission.
THIS RACE IS AN IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER FOR MIDLAND HUMANE COALITION.
THE END GOAL: TO GIVE HOMELESS CATS & DOGS A CHANCE TO REACH THEIR FOREVER FINISH LINE -- HOME!
WE ENCOURAGE RACE PARTICIPANTS TO EITHER:
*
DONATE - CLICK ON THE DONATE TAB ON TOP OF THIS PAGE.
*
BECOME A FUNDRAISER - CREATE YOUR OWN HOT DOG RUN FUNDRAISING PAGE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/161074/BecomeFundraiser]! ASK YOUR FRIENDS FOR SUPPORT!
THANK YOU SO MUCH ~ FROM THE COOL CATS & DOGS OF MHC!
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MIDLAND HUMANE COALITION [https://www.midlandhumane.org/] AND HOW TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION!
REGISTER TODAY! DON'T DELAY!
TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF BOTH DOGS AND PARTICIPANTS, REGISTRATION WILL BE CAPPED AT 500 PARTICIPANTS!
THIS LIMIT WILL HELP US MAINTAIN A COMFORTABLE AND CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT, REDUCE CONGESTION ALONG THE COURSE, AND ENSURE THAT ALL ATTENDEESBOTH TWO- AND FOUR-LEGGEDHAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE. WE ENCOURAGE EARLY REGISTRATION, AS SPOTS ARE EXPECTED TO FILL QUICKLY
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
HUMANS AND DOGS OF ALL AGES, SIZES, SPEEDS, BREEDS ARE WELCOME! BRING A STROLLER IF NEEDED FOR SMALLER KIDS/DOGS.
EVERY ANIMAL MUST HAVE AT LEAST (1) OWNER. PLEASE BRING YOUR LEASHES!
PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A PET TO JOIN.
RACE DATE:
MAY 2, 2026
RACE LOCATION:
MIDLAND COLLEGE - ALLISON FINE ARTS BUILDING
3600 N GARFIELD ST MIDLAND, TX US 79705
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:30 AM - Registration opens / Race Packet Pick-up
8:30 AM - 5K begins
8:35 AM - 1 Mile begins
9:00 AM - Awards
9:30 AM - Pet Costume Competition begins (FREE ENTRY FOR ALL! FABULOUS PRIZES AWAIT WINNERS OF: BEST COSTUME & BEST RACE-THEMED COSTUME) PETS AND HUMANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN AS A TEAM!
RACE ROUTE:
THIS ROUTE LOOPS AROUND THE MIDLAND COLLEGE CAMPUS. THE ROUTE WILL BE MARKED AND A MAP WILL BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO THE RACE.
PIT STOP - 2 HYDRATION STATIONS will be available at every half mile for humans and animals!
RACE PERKS:
FAST & FURRIEST MEDAL
FAST & FURRIEST RACE BIB
ORANGETHEORY FITNESS 1 MONTH GYM MEMBERSHIP ($179 VALUE)
FAST & FURRIEST SHIRTS (FOR PURCHASE)
SWAG BAGS - FILLED WITH GOODIES FROM OUR RACE SPONSORS + SUPER POPULAR DOG DRINKING BOTTLE
FREE PET COSTUME COMPETITION CONTEST ENTRY
FREE BREAKFAST AND POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
ACCESS TO VENDOR MARKET (GET MORE PET SWAG FROM OUR VENDORS!)
RACE PACKET PICK UP:
RUNNERS CAN PICK UP THEIR PACKETS AT THESE LOCATIONS:
MIDLAND ATHLETIC COMPANY
3326 N MIDKIFF RD. MIDLAND, TX 79705
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026
10 AM - 6 PM
MIDLAND COLLEGE
3600 N GARFIELD ST MIDLAND, TX 79705
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
7:15 AM- 8:15 AM
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
OUR EVENTS ARE A SUCCESS BECAUSE WE HAVE SUCH FABULOUS VOLUNTEERS!
VOLUNTEERING PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE PARTICIPANTS AT AID STATIONS, REGISTRATION, ON THE COURSE WITH DIRECTIONS, WITH POST RACE FOOD AND DRINKS, ETC.
TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE RACE, PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE VOLUNTEER TAB ON THIS WEBSITE.
MIDLAND HUMANE COALITION IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH PETS! EMAIL ADOPT@MIDLANDHUMANE.ORG
_*Times subject to change. _
_*All ages are welcome! _
_*Strollers are welcome. _
_*All Dogs must be leashed. Please keep your dogs by your side at all times. Please keep retractable leashes locked. Please clean up after your pet. _
Races
-
Hot Dog Run 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Fast & Furriest Race T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
HOT DOG RUN 1 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Fast & Furriest Race T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:35AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSED
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