Running With Giants: Leashes and Laces
- Date Mon 20th April 2026 - Sun 24th May 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make a difference at the Running With Giants: Leashes and Laces virtual half marathon! This exciting event takes place from April 20th to May 24th, 2026, in Bullard, Smith, and invites participants to complete a 13.1-mile run at their own pace, on their own schedule. Whether you're a seasoned runner or tackling your first half marathon, this event is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting Great Danes in need.
As you run, every mile logged helps provide rescue, care, and second chances for these gentle giants. With the flexibility to run solo or alongside your furry training partner, you can enjoy the scenic routes of your own community while contributing to a worthy cause. Participants will receive digital race materials, a finisher certificate, and access to an online community of fellow runners and Great Dane supporters. Plus, you can grab some fantastic merchandise, including commemorative T-shirts and medals, to show off your support. Join us in making a big impact—one step at a time—for the Great Danes who deserve our love and care!
As you run, every mile logged helps provide rescue, care, and second chances for these gentle giants. With the flexibility to run solo or alongside your furry training partner, you can enjoy the scenic routes of your own community while contributing to a worthy cause. Participants will receive digital race materials, a finisher certificate, and access to an online community of fellow runners and Great Dane supporters. Plus, you can grab some fantastic merchandise, including commemorative T-shirts and medals, to show off your support. Join us in making a big impact—one step at a time—for the Great Danes who deserve our love and care!
Organiser's Description
RUNNING WITH GIANTS: LEASHES & LACES
_A Virtual Half Marathon for Great Danes_
Big strides. Big hearts. Big impact.
Join us for Running With Giants: Leashes & Laces, a virtual half marathon created for runners who want to go the distancewhile making a real difference for Great Danes in need.
Taking place April 20th through early May 24th, this event challenges participants to complete 13.1 miles on their own schedule, in their own community, and at their own pace. Whether youre chasing a personal record, checking off your first-ever half marathon, or running alongside your favorite four-legged training partner, every mile supports rescue, care, and second chances for gentle giants.
This race is about commitment, purpose, and showing upone step at a time. Youll have the full race window to log your miles, build momentum, and cross your finish line knowing your effort directly helps Danes on their journey to forever homes.
Lace up your shoes, grab the leash if youve got a canine co-pilot, and get ready to run with giantsboth on the road and in heart.
HOW IT WORKS
Register Online
Sign up, receive your digital race materials, and officially commit to 13.1 miles for Danes.
RUN YOUR RACE
Complete your half marathon anytime during the event window. Run it all at once or break it upyour race, your rules.
TRACK & LOG YOUR MILES
Use your favorite fitness app, watch, or manual entry to log your progress on our website and celebrate each milestone along the way.
Whether this is your first half marathon or one of many, Running With Giants: Leashes & Laces is about pushing forward with purpose and finishing strongfor yourself and for the Danes who need us most.
WHATS INCLUDED
_All participants receive:_
Digital race bib
Finisher certificate upon completion (via your RunSignUp portal)
Access to our online community of runners and Great Dane supporters
(Optional finisher medals and merch available)
REGISTRATION
Early Bird (through April 13th): $25
Standard Registration (April 27thMay 24th): $30
RUN STORE!!
We have some awesome merch available for this too! Show off your support by sporting our commemorative T-shirt or Medal.
Running With Giants: Laces & Leashes Medal: +$25
Running With Giants: Laces & Leashes T-shirt: +$34
Bundle (Medal + Shirt): +$54
PRIZES!
1st, 2nd, and 3rd to finish their half marathon will also win a Winner's commemorative T-shirt along with one of the awesome prizes below!
-A stained glass Great Dane night light
-A crocheted Great Dane plushie
-A pair of custom print socks with your dog's face
SPARKLES WHY WE RUN
Great Danes may be known as gentle giants, but far too many find themselves without the care, safety, and love they deserve. Proceeds from this race directly support rescue efforts, medical care, and the journey to forever homes.
When you run this race, youre not just logging miles_youre helping change lives_.
_A Virtual Half Marathon for Great Danes_
Big strides. Big hearts. Big impact.
Join us for Running With Giants: Leashes & Laces, a virtual half marathon created for runners who want to go the distancewhile making a real difference for Great Danes in need.
Taking place April 20th through early May 24th, this event challenges participants to complete 13.1 miles on their own schedule, in their own community, and at their own pace. Whether youre chasing a personal record, checking off your first-ever half marathon, or running alongside your favorite four-legged training partner, every mile supports rescue, care, and second chances for gentle giants.
This race is about commitment, purpose, and showing upone step at a time. Youll have the full race window to log your miles, build momentum, and cross your finish line knowing your effort directly helps Danes on their journey to forever homes.
Lace up your shoes, grab the leash if youve got a canine co-pilot, and get ready to run with giantsboth on the road and in heart.
HOW IT WORKS
Register Online
Sign up, receive your digital race materials, and officially commit to 13.1 miles for Danes.
RUN YOUR RACE
Complete your half marathon anytime during the event window. Run it all at once or break it upyour race, your rules.
TRACK & LOG YOUR MILES
Use your favorite fitness app, watch, or manual entry to log your progress on our website and celebrate each milestone along the way.
Whether this is your first half marathon or one of many, Running With Giants: Leashes & Laces is about pushing forward with purpose and finishing strongfor yourself and for the Danes who need us most.
WHATS INCLUDED
_All participants receive:_
Digital race bib
Finisher certificate upon completion (via your RunSignUp portal)
Access to our online community of runners and Great Dane supporters
(Optional finisher medals and merch available)
REGISTRATION
Early Bird (through April 13th): $25
Standard Registration (April 27thMay 24th): $30
RUN STORE!!
We have some awesome merch available for this too! Show off your support by sporting our commemorative T-shirt or Medal.
Running With Giants: Laces & Leashes Medal: +$25
Running With Giants: Laces & Leashes T-shirt: +$34
Bundle (Medal + Shirt): +$54
PRIZES!
1st, 2nd, and 3rd to finish their half marathon will also win a Winner's commemorative T-shirt along with one of the awesome prizes below!
-A stained glass Great Dane night light
-A crocheted Great Dane plushie
-A pair of custom print socks with your dog's face
SPARKLES WHY WE RUN
Great Danes may be known as gentle giants, but far too many find themselves without the care, safety, and love they deserve. Proceeds from this race directly support rescue efforts, medical care, and the journey to forever homes.
When you run this race, youre not just logging miles_youre helping change lives_.
Races
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Running With Giants: Leashes and Laces
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Leashes and Laces Sticker
$27.50
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