ULTIMUTT RACE 2026: SATURDAY, APRIL 11 @ TRYON RESORT, MILL SPRING, NC.

CELEBRATE OUR ANCIENT FRIENDSHIP WITH DOGS WHILE BUILDING A BOND WITH YOUR DOG THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME!

UltiMutt Race & Noble Dog Festival, (_sponsored by NOBLE DOG HOTEL & LODGE [http://nobledoghotel.com/]__,_ ) [http://nobledoghotel.com/]is a 5k obstacle race & festival designed by canine agility & fitness pros to challenge a dog & owner team over 17+ obstacles at your pace with our Competitive & Fun Run options!

Plus! RUNNING ULTIMUTT = SAVING LIVES! 10% race fees & 100% donations are given to Greenville County Animal Care, the largest open intake shelter in SC!

START LINE DESCRIPTION: Dogs are separated by barriers in 3 lanes, 3 runners start every 30 sec intervals to eliminate crowding/bottlenecking on the course. Event is fully outdoors with ample space to distance.

NOBLE DOG FEST: SATURDAY 9AM-2PM: (FREE ADMISSION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, INCLUDING THE FAMILY DOG!)
-Food & Beverage Trucks
-Noble Nessie's Craft Biergarten
-Music & Champion Awards Ceremony
-Vendor Village 40+ local shops!
-Activities: Dog Yoga by Sunbelly Cafe, NACC Harness Fittings, & More to come!

LODGING:
Make UltiMutt Race your weekend getaway! Tryon Resort features 1,600 acres of nature trails, 6 onsite restaurants, 20+ boutique shops, family entertainment, and more! The property features a variety of ONSITE LODGING OPTIONS [https://tryon-lodging.mydirectstay.com]:

* tent camping spaces-dry (NOT AVAILABLE YET, BUT WILL EMAIL OUT RESERVATIONS SOON!)
* RV park spaces (available now)
* 1-5 bedroom Cabins, Overmountain Lodge, Stablehouse Inn (_*all have 3-night min, $75-$150 pet fee/stay, Tryon may waive it to a 2 night minimum one month before the event _)
SEE NEARBY HOTELS, AIRBNBS, GLAMPGROUNDS/CAMPGROUNDS, etc. --> Link to Google Nearby Hotels: [https://www.google.com/maps/search/Hotels/@35.2821747,-82.234129,11z/data=!4m10!2m9!3m5!2s25+International+Blvd,+Mill+Spring,+NC+28756!3s0x885767bdc2e4ebcf:0xbf6944aa0e81219!4m2!1d-82.0687544!2d35.282309!5m2!5m1!1s2026-04-10?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTExNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]

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Recommendations: Our #1 Choice: 4 Paws Kingdom & Dog Campground [https://www.4pawskingdom.com]-15 miles
-Emberglow Outdoor Resort [https://emberglowoutdoorresort.com]- 7.8 miles
-Town & Country Inn Suites-Spindale [https://townandcountryinnsuitesspindale.reservationstays.com/hotels/MjKVpeZl?utm_source=adwords_semro&utm_campaign=G%3ARS%3AUS%3APMAX%3ADSA-Chains%3AUS%3AEN&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21191562182&gbraid=0AAAAAo1QcNkLMcxOKwNpKNH_nXS9IoMbP&gclid=CjwKCAiA_orJBhBNEiwABkdmjHnjfBZSblbxBeBsFxrVqNT5OkSMiy7YZZl4fDryN6uFkzWr2Ao7XRoCdl0QAvD_BwE&redirect_auth_retry=true&expand_params=false&checkin_at=2026-04-10&checkout_at=2026-04-11] - 9 miles
-Hampton Inn & Suites [https://www.guestreservations.com/hampton-inn-suites-forest-city/booking?checkIn=04%2F10%2F2026&checkOut=04%2F11%2F2026&rooms=1&adults%5B1%5D=2&children%5B1%5D=0&currency=USD] 15 miles

EVENT PRICING

*DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15, FIRST RESPONDERS/MILITARY, & FOR REFERRING 2 FRIENDS WHO REGISTER WITH YOUR CODE.

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$75 - CURRENTLY 35% OFF FINAL PRICE.

* Increases to $85 when spots run out.
* Increases to $95 when spots run out.
* Increases to $115 on race day.

(FREE PARKING ONSITE)

WHAT DO I GET WHEN I RUN THE ULTIMUTT RACE?

FINISHERS RECEIVE: SPONSORED RACE PHOTOS, COMMEMORATIVE FINISHER MEDAL, COLLECTIBLE IRON-ON PATCH UNIQUE TO THE YEAR, & ACCESS TO NOBLE DOG FEST!



RACE OPTIONS

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COMPETITIVE WAVE: (30 SQUATS TO SKIP/FAIL AN OBSTACLE)

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AWARDED: ALPHA MALE & ALPHA FEMALE W/ LARGE DOG (36+ LBS.)

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AWARDED: ALPHA MALE & ALPHA FEMALE W/ SMALL DOG (UP TO 35LBS.)

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FUN RUN WAVE: (CAN SKIP ANY OBSTACLE)

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NON-TIMED 5K FUN RUN/WALK!