Run for the Dogs - Portland
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Portland, Maine
- Price $28.49
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at the Run for the Dogs event taking place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in beautiful Portland, Cumberland! This exciting 5K race showcases a fast, flat, and scenic course along the picturesque Back Cove Park, making it perfect for runners and dog lovers alike. Whether you're planning to run or walk, you’re invited to join in the fun, and yes, you can bring your furry friends along as long as they are on a short lead and well-behaved!
Starting at 9:00 AM, the Run for the Dogs promises an unforgettable experience, complete with fantastic swag including a t-shirt, finisher medal, and a special dog charm. Plus, enjoy live race results and finish line treats for both humans and dogs! By participating, you’re not only getting some exercise but also supporting a local rescue organization. So mark your calendar and lace up those running shoes for a fantastic day supporting pets and animal charities!
Starting at 9:00 AM, the Run for the Dogs promises an unforgettable experience, complete with fantastic swag including a t-shirt, finisher medal, and a special dog charm. Plus, enjoy live race results and finish line treats for both humans and dogs! By participating, you’re not only getting some exercise but also supporting a local rescue organization. So mark your calendar and lace up those running shoes for a fantastic day supporting pets and animal charities!
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 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 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 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 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
Sat 29th 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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