Inaugural 2026 Doggy Dash 5K & Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sat 31st January 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Fort Worth, Texas
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a paws-itively fantastic day at the inaugural 2026 Doggy Dash 5K & Fun Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the scenic Woodshed Smokehouse in Fort Worth, Tarrant. This exciting dog-friendly event promises a perfect blend of fitness, fun, and philanthropy, as 100% of the proceeds will benefit Love & Paws Rescue, a dedicated foster-based dog rescue focused on saving at-risk dogs in Texas. Runners and walkers can choose between a chip-timed 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 9:00 AM or the 1-Mile Doggy Dash kicking off at 9:05 AM, so bring your furry friend and hit the ground running!
Join the festivities after the race with vendor booths featuring local small businesses, games, music, and even adoptable dogs from Love & Paws Rescue! With hydration stations for both humans and pups, along with a swag bag, commemorative finisher medals, and tasty breakfast tacos, this event is designed to create lasting memories for both participants and their four-legged companions. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying a wonderful community experience—register early, as
Join the festivities after the race with vendor booths featuring local small businesses, games, music, and even adoptable dogs from Love & Paws Rescue! With hydration stations for both humans and pups, along with a swag bag, commemorative finisher medals, and tasty breakfast tacos, this event is designed to create lasting memories for both participants and their four-legged companions. Don't miss out on the chance to make a difference while enjoying a wonderful community experience—register early, as
Organiser's Description
BENEFITING LOVE & PAWS RESCUE
COX RUNNING CLUB and WOODSHED SMOKEHOUSE are excited to host the INAUGURAL DOGGY DASH on SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026, at Woodshed Smokehouse in Fort Worth! This dog-friendly race event is all about fitness, fun, and giving back100% OF EVENT PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOVE & PAWS RESCUE, a foster-based dog rescue dedicated to saving the most at-risk dogs in Texas.
Bring your running shoes, your pup, and your big heart for rescue!
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EVENT DETAILS
WHAT:
2026 Doggy Dash 5K & Fun Run/Walk
WHEN:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
WHERE:
Woodshed Smokehouse
3201 Riverfront Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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STOPWATCH RACE START TIMES
*
5K RUN/WALK (3.1 MILES): 9:00 AM
*
1-MILE DOGGY DASH: 9:05 AM
Both races are CHIP-TIMED AND DOG-FRIENDLY.
_Note: Dogs must be registered to attend._
Hydration stations for BOTH HUMANS AND DOGS will be available at the halfway/turnaround point.
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POST-RUN FUN
*
Vendor booths featuring local small businesses
*
Games and music
*
Adoptable dogs from Love & Paws Rescue
*
Family-friendly activities for all ages
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REGISTRATION FEES
EARLY BIRD (THROUGH 1/15/26):
*
5K: $30
*
1-Mile Doggy Dash: $20
*
Dog (any race): $10
ONLINE REGISTRATION (THROUGH 1/30/26):
*
5K: $35
*
1-Mile Doggy Dash: $25
*
Dog (any race): $10
RACE DAY (ON-SITE ONLY):
*
5K: $40
*
1-Mile Doggy Dash: $30
*
Dog (any race): $10
warning EVENT IS CAPPED AT 300 PARTICIPANTS. REGISTER EARLY!
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WHAT YOU GET
*
Swag bag
*
6 COMMEMORATIVE FINISHER MEDAL honoring 2026
*
Breakfast taco
*
Choice of beer or soft drink
DOG FINISHERS receive a REDBARN MEATY BONE to take home!
Event shirts are available for purchase during registration. Limited quantities will be available on race day.
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PACKET PICK-UP
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 | 10:00 AM 7:00 PM
Ruff Resort & Spa
9522 Camp Bowie Blvd West
Fort Worth, TX 76116
_Please do not contact or visit Woodshed Smokehouse for packet pickup on Friday._
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:
Saturday, January 31 | Starting at 7:30 AM
Woodshed Smokehouse
3201 Riverfront Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76107
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AWARDS (5K ONLY)
OVERALL AWARDS:
*
Overall Male & Female
*
Overall Master Male & Female
AGE GROUPS (MALE & FEMALE):
12 & Under, 1318, 1929, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 70 & Over
_Top male and female in each age group will receive awards, excluding overall winners._
Official results provided by COX RACING SERVICES.
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RED HEART GIVING BACK
100% OF PROCEEDS from the Doggy Dash support LOVE & PAWS RESCUE and their mission to save the most at-risk dogs across Texas.
COX RUNNING CLUB and WOODSHED SMOKEHOUSE are excited to host the INAUGURAL DOGGY DASH on SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026, at Woodshed Smokehouse in Fort Worth! This dog-friendly race event is all about fitness, fun, and giving back100% OF EVENT PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOVE & PAWS RESCUE, a foster-based dog rescue dedicated to saving the most at-risk dogs in Texas.
Bring your running shoes, your pup, and your big heart for rescue!
-------------------------
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT:
2026 Doggy Dash 5K & Fun Run/Walk
WHEN:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
WHERE:
Woodshed Smokehouse
3201 Riverfront Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
-------------------------
STOPWATCH RACE START TIMES
*
5K RUN/WALK (3.1 MILES): 9:00 AM
*
1-MILE DOGGY DASH: 9:05 AM
Both races are CHIP-TIMED AND DOG-FRIENDLY.
_Note: Dogs must be registered to attend._
Hydration stations for BOTH HUMANS AND DOGS will be available at the halfway/turnaround point.
-------------------------
POST-RUN FUN
*
Vendor booths featuring local small businesses
*
Games and music
*
Adoptable dogs from Love & Paws Rescue
*
Family-friendly activities for all ages
-------------------------
REGISTRATION FEES
EARLY BIRD (THROUGH 1/15/26):
*
5K: $30
*
1-Mile Doggy Dash: $20
*
Dog (any race): $10
ONLINE REGISTRATION (THROUGH 1/30/26):
*
5K: $35
*
1-Mile Doggy Dash: $25
*
Dog (any race): $10
RACE DAY (ON-SITE ONLY):
*
5K: $40
*
1-Mile Doggy Dash: $30
*
Dog (any race): $10
warning EVENT IS CAPPED AT 300 PARTICIPANTS. REGISTER EARLY!
-------------------------
WHAT YOU GET
*
Swag bag
*
6 COMMEMORATIVE FINISHER MEDAL honoring 2026
*
Breakfast taco
*
Choice of beer or soft drink
DOG FINISHERS receive a REDBARN MEATY BONE to take home!
Event shirts are available for purchase during registration. Limited quantities will be available on race day.
-------------------------
PACKET PICK-UP
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 | 10:00 AM 7:00 PM
Ruff Resort & Spa
9522 Camp Bowie Blvd West
Fort Worth, TX 76116
_Please do not contact or visit Woodshed Smokehouse for packet pickup on Friday._
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP:
Saturday, January 31 | Starting at 7:30 AM
Woodshed Smokehouse
3201 Riverfront Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76107
-------------------------
AWARDS (5K ONLY)
OVERALL AWARDS:
*
Overall Male & Female
*
Overall Master Male & Female
AGE GROUPS (MALE & FEMALE):
12 & Under, 1318, 1929, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 70 & Over
_Top male and female in each age group will receive awards, excluding overall winners._
Official results provided by COX RACING SERVICES.
-------------------------
RED HEART GIVING BACK
100% OF PROCEEDS from the Doggy Dash support LOVE & PAWS RESCUE and their mission to save the most at-risk dogs across Texas.
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