Run for the Dogs - Portland
- Date Sun 30th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Portland, Maine
- Price $28.49
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Run for the Dogs event in Portland, Cumberland! On Sunday, August 30, 2026, join fellow dog lovers and fitness enthusiasts at 9:00 AM for an exhilarating 5K run or walk along a fast, flat, and scenic course featuring the beautiful views of Back Cove Park. This exciting event not only promotes health and well-being but also supports a local rescue organization, making it a perfect opportunity to give back to the community while enjoying a fun day out with your furry friends.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the Run for the Dogs welcomes all participants, including your beloved pets! Registration includes a stylish T-shirt, a finisher medal, a unique dog charm, and delicious treats for both humans and dogs at the finish line. Plus, enjoy live race results and professional photographs to capture your special moments. Don’t miss out on this fantastic 5K event that celebrates our four-legged companions and promotes animal welfare—sign up today and be part of a community that cares!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, the Run for the Dogs welcomes all participants, including your beloved pets! Registration includes a stylish T-shirt, a finisher medal, a unique dog charm, and delicious treats for both humans and dogs at the finish line. Plus, enjoy live race results and professional photographs to capture your special moments. Don’t miss out on this fantastic 5K event that celebrates our four-legged companions and promotes animal welfare—sign up today and be part of a community that cares!
Organiser's Description
RUN FOR THE DOGS 5K FEATURES A FAST, FLAT, AND SCENIC COURSE AND PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT SUPPORT A LOCAL RESCUE!
JOIN US ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026 AT 9:00 AM FOR AN EXCITING EVENT THAT FEATURES THE SCENIC VIEWS OF BACK COVE PARK, PORTLAND, ME AND SUPPORTS A LOCAL RESCUE. WITH AWESOME SWAG FOR ALL DOG LOVERS AND RUNNERS, THIS RACE IS A SURE THING FOR A GREAT DOGGY GOOD TIME! THIS RACE IS TIMED AND SCORED BY J3 TIMING. RESULTS WILL BE POSTED AT WWW.J3TIMING.COM [http://www.J3Timing.com].
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
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_T-SHIRT _
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_FINISHER MEDAL_
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_DOG CHARM_
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_5K RUN/WALK ENTRY_
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_CHIP TIMED RACE BIB___
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_LIVE RACE RESULTS_
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_FINISHER PHOTOGRAPHS_
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_FINISH LINE TREATS FOR HUMANS AND DOGS!___
CAN I RUN WITH MY PET? ABSOLUTELY! WE ARE RUNNING TO SUPPORT PETS, PET LOVERS, AND ANIMAL CHARITIES! SO YOU CAN RUN OR WALK WITH OR WITHOUT YOUR PET! ALL PETS THAT ARE PARTICIPATING MUST BE ON A SHORT LEAD AND WELL BEHAVED.
CAN I PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY? YES, CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/YourTown/RunfortheDogs5kVirtualRun]TO REGISTER FOR OUR VIRTUAL RUN FOR THE DOGS.
START TIME: ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL START AT 9:00AM.
PACKET PICKUP: WILL BE ON RACE DAY BEGINNING 1 HOUR PRIOR TO RACE START TIME.
JOIN US ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026 AT 9:00 AM FOR AN EXCITING EVENT THAT FEATURES THE SCENIC VIEWS OF BACK COVE PARK, PORTLAND, ME AND SUPPORTS A LOCAL RESCUE. WITH AWESOME SWAG FOR ALL DOG LOVERS AND RUNNERS, THIS RACE IS A SURE THING FOR A GREAT DOGGY GOOD TIME! THIS RACE IS TIMED AND SCORED BY J3 TIMING. RESULTS WILL BE POSTED AT WWW.J3TIMING.COM [http://www.J3Timing.com].
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
*
_T-SHIRT _
*
_FINISHER MEDAL_
*
_DOG CHARM_
*
_5K RUN/WALK ENTRY_
*
_CHIP TIMED RACE BIB___
*
_LIVE RACE RESULTS_
*
_FINISHER PHOTOGRAPHS_
*
_FINISH LINE TREATS FOR HUMANS AND DOGS!___
CAN I RUN WITH MY PET? ABSOLUTELY! WE ARE RUNNING TO SUPPORT PETS, PET LOVERS, AND ANIMAL CHARITIES! SO YOU CAN RUN OR WALK WITH OR WITHOUT YOUR PET! ALL PETS THAT ARE PARTICIPATING MUST BE ON A SHORT LEAD AND WELL BEHAVED.
CAN I PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY? YES, CLICK HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/YourTown/RunfortheDogs5kVirtualRun]TO REGISTER FOR OUR VIRTUAL RUN FOR THE DOGS.
START TIME: ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL START AT 9:00AM.
PACKET PICKUP: WILL BE ON RACE DAY BEGINNING 1 HOUR PRIOR TO RACE START TIME.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 30th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.49
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Location
Back Cove Park, Back Cove Park, Portland, 04101, ME, United States
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