Dog-friendly 5K races
Find dog-friendly 5K races, dog jogs, pup struts, and short run/walk events with source links for dog-course rules.
Dog-friendly 5K searches are noisy because many events support a charity or welcome dogs at the festival without letting dogs join the actual 5K.
This page focuses on short race and run/walk listings where the public source points to a 5K, dog jog, pup strut, doggie dash, or comparable dog-friendly event option.
Field notes
A dog charity beneficiary or pet-friendly park is not enough. The source should show dogs can participate in the race, walk, route, wave, or dog-specific registration option.
When sources distinguish between running with a dog, walking with a dog, and bringing a dog to the event area, Dog Powered Events keeps that distinction visible so teams do not register for the wrong option.
Dog-friendly 5Ks can still involve pavement heat, crowding, stroller traffic, water needs, leash-length rules, and back-of-pack start requirements. The source link should be checked before race day.
If you know a missing dog jog, pup strut, 5K with dog, or short canine run/walk, submit the public source so it can be reviewed and added to the right category.
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Official RunSignup page: participants are welcome to run with their dog. The need for funds to support the homeless dogs of Cleveland continues to grow every year. This year as an added incentive for individual fundraisers, you may choose to receive a portion of your registration fee back if you hit your fundraising goal. Those who raise $250 or more may receive $20 back from the registration fee. To receive this benefit, you must opt in while setting up your fundraiser. All participants are encouraged to post on social media using #CityDogsRunCle. RACE DAY TIMELINE Packet pick up/day of registration begins at 8:00 a.m. June 27, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. event begins with 5k send off immediately followed by 1 mile Top finisher awards will be presented as the winners finish. REGISTRATION COST $40 February 22 - June 27 (Race day registration available - online registration cut off is June 26 at noo
Abacela Wine Run 5K is listed from public source evidence: RunSignup FAQ says dogs are allowed but must be on leash. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Official RunSignup page lists a 1 Miler Doggie Run, says leashed dogs are welcome and encouraged, and describes on-course water stations for humans and pups.
8th Annual SPR Mutt Strut is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Mutt Strut. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Festival in the Clouds Firefighter 5K, Fun Run and Doggie Dash is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Doggie Dash. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Official RunSignup page says dogs are allowed at the Gervasi Miles for Mimosa 5K on leash and on the course, but not in the winery building.
Official RunSignup page describes the July 25, 2026 5K run/walk course and states that leashed dogs are welcome.
Official Race Roster page says Bark & Bolt is a family and pup-friendly morning with Bark & Bolt 5K or One Mile options for two-legged and four-legged participants.
Clinton County SPCA Furry 5K + 1 Mile Dog Jog is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Dog Jog. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Official RunSignup page says You May Walk the 5k Course With Your Dog and lists a 1m Fun DOG WALK; it also says dogs go off from the back of the pack. The page explicitly says not to register for the 5K run with a dog.
Official RunSignup page calls it a dog-friendly PAWS in the Park 5K and 1-mile run, walk, or roll celebration.
Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Dog Walk. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
2026 Woofstock Survivor 5K and Dog Walk is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Dog Walk. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Official Zulu Eventbrite page says K9- This is a 5km with 24 obstacle challenge; ALL BREEDS ARE WELCOME, with mandatory harness and hands-free leash.
Dog-friendly race experience with 5K With Pet divisions; the official page says participants can run or walk 5K with your dog.
RunSignup says walkers, runners, and fur babies on a leash are welcome, and that dogs on a leash are welcome to participate with their humans.
Official registration page lists 10K run, 5K run/walk, and 1-mile walk with participants without dogs starting first, followed by the dog-participant waves.
Official Race Roster page says UnLeashed Dog Trail Run brings dog owners and four-legged teammates together, with 2.5 km beginner/recreational and 5 km competitive/experienced options for canicross teams.
RunSignup FAQ says the race is dog friendly and dogs are allowed at the event on leash.
Official Zulu Eventbrite page says K9- This is a 5km with 24 obstacle challenge; ALL BREEDS ARE WELCOME, with mandatory harness and hands-free leash.
Official Race Roster page says the 5K route is optionally accompanied by canine companions and leashed dogs are welcome to join the run or walk.
Official RunSignup event includes a Family 5K Trail Walk labeled Walk with your dog.
Run Like the Wind 5k / 2k / Dog Jog is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Dog Jog. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Dog-friendly walk; the official page says the 5K Walk is family- and dog-friendly and dogs must remain leashed.
Official RunSignup page says Dogs are permitted to participate in all events and dogs may accompany participants on the 5k event.
Camp Bethel Pep 5k is listed as a dog-friendly trail race. Check the official source for current course and leash requirements.
3k, 5k, 10k dog-friendly trail race; the organizer page says dogs are allowed and encouraged to participate.
Run the Runway & Mutt Strut 5K is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Mutt Strut 5K. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Official RunSignup page says participants can run or walk with their pup through the historic village and surrounding trails; FAQ says dogs are allowed on the course, leashed, one dog per person.
Dogs can participate in the 5k Run/Walk; the official RunSignup page says dogs are allowed if well-behaved and on a 6-foot leash.
Official RunSignup page: dog-friendly run/walk takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Hesky Park in Meredith, NH.
Mutt Strut 5K (Dog Friendly Walk/Run) is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Mutt Strut 5K (Dog Friendly Walk/Run). Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Official Race Roster course page says the Railway Races are dog-friendly and dogs are permitted on a short leash.
Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K is listed as a dog-friendly trail race. Check the official source for current course and leash requirements.
Whether you choose the full 5k or the all-new 1-mile option, both courses are dog-friendly and open to walkers, making it easy for every pup to join the fun. Participants will receive race shirts, and dogs will get a bandana to show off their style. Along the way, dogs can cool off at two water stops with splash zones sponsored by Run The Edge , and every finisher, human and canine, will earn a finisher reward to celebrate the moment. At the finish line, pups are treated to well-earned goodies, and you’ll have the chance to snap a personalized photo to remember the day together.
Official Race Roster page lists a Doggo 5K as a canicross-type run and states dogs must be leashed and under handler control, with muzzles allowed on course if dogs can pant.
Official Race Roster event title labels the Charity Fun 5K Walk/Run as Dog-Friendly.
UltraSignup lists a Canicross 10 Miler registration option and says the race will host a canicross race at Standing Boy.
Race Roster lists Canine Fun 5K Obstacle Course Run plus 2K/5K fun run/walk with your dog; organizer page says dog or no dog OK.
Dog Jog is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Dog Jog. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Swag: The first 200 registrants by August 16th will receive a commemorative Operation Delta Dog Run to Rescue t-shirt.
Official RunSignup page says bring your four-legged friend out for exercise for the Pints & Paws 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk.
Official RunSignup page lists 5k Run & Dog Walk and Family Fun 1 Mile Run & Dog Walk; page says participants can register to run or walk with friends, family, or furry companions.
Flint's Fabulous 5K Dog Friendly Race is listed from public source evidence: Official Race Roster page says Dog Friendly Event and dog friendly race. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
SNIPSA Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog is listed from public source evidence: SNIPSA 19th Annual Race for the Rescues 5K Run/Walk with your Dog. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Official RunSignup page says participants can run, jog, walk, or cheer with or without your furry friend on the Cross-Country Course at WakeMed Soccer Park; the course combines open field and natural trail.
You're invited to Faithful Friends Animal Society's 16TH ANNUAL 5K & Mutt Mile on Sunday, September 27th at Bellevue State Park. Not only is this our biggest fundraising event of the year, it's also the LARGEST dog-friendly race in Delaware!
Dog-friendly run; the official page says the run is stroller and dog friendly and asks runners with a dog to start toward the back.
THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: PUP STRUT. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
5K Dog Run/Walk; the official Race Roster page says to select this category if you are running or walking with your dog.
Official site says participants compete in a 5K with canine partners on leash through wooded trails, creek beds, dirt, water, and 40+ obstacles.
Virginia trail race with competitive canicross distances and a casual dog-friendly option.
14th Annual Zoey's 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Dog Walk 2026 is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Dog Walk 2026. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Dog Jog 5K and Fun Run is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Dog Jog 5K and Fun Run. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
STERBENZ RUN FOR THE PICKLES 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT & STROLL is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: PUP STRUT & STROLL. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Doggie Dash 5k is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Doggie Dash 5k. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Official Race Roster page calls it a dog-friendly race and lists 5K with Dog plus 1 Mile with Dog registrations.
Official RunSignup page says dogs are allowed at Gervasi Haunted Wine Run on leash and on the course, but not in the winery building.
Official Race Roster page says this dog friendly charity race allows dogs to take part in the race and dogs may participate in the run/walk.
Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K is listed as a dog-friendly trail race. Check the official source for current course and leash requirements.
Official RunSignup page: dog-friendly run will begin at the Swope Toyota Dealership and wind through Freeman Lake Park.
Official RunSignup FAQ asks Are dogs allowed on the course? Yes, dogs are allowed, but must be on a leash.
Dogs are allowed only with walkers and must be on leash; the official page says they are not allowed with runners.
Gunstock Run the Mountain lists canicross-designated race weeks with dogs on the same 5K-style trail course; NACC lists Crown the Peak and Top Dog as canicross.
Howl-O-Ween Dog Jog is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Dog Jog. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Knox/Whitley Humane Association 5K Mutt Strut and Dogwalk is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Dog walk/fun run. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Faith in Children - 5K Run/Walk (Kids and Dogs Run Too!) is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Run/walk with your dog or pushing a stroller. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Friends, participants, and canines will run/walk the flat trails and picturesque backdrop of the flat, fast, USATF-NJ Certified Course at Duke Island Park. There will be Overall Winner Awards and Age Group Awards. Walk or run with your dog! Dogs can join the race starting at 9:20 AM and are required to start at the back of the starting group behind the runners . Registered dogs receive a doggy goody bag (while supplies last).
Official RunSignup page says Dogs are welcome to participate in the 5k and gives course dog-bag instructions.
Official RunSignup page: dog-friendly 5k, an official event t-shirt, finisher medal, and your registered PawPal receives a matching finisher medal and bandana.
Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: with your dog, 5k walk with your dog Flat 3. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Official RunSignup page says Dogs are welcome to participate in the 5k and the course is suitable for four legged friends.
Dogs can participate in the Pups & Human 5K; the official page says the main event is a 5K for pups on leash with their human.
Official RunSignup page lists a 5K and 1-Mile Dog Walk and awards prizes for the top 3 dogs who cross the finish line.
6th ANNUAL DUCK DONUT 5K/10K and NEW 2K Pup Strut is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Pup Strut. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Official RunSignup page lists Gulliver's Run as a 5K trail run/3.5K walk for dogs and their human companions and asks participants running or walking with a dog to contact the organizer.
Join us at Buckeye Lake for the 3rd Annual Howl-o-ween Paws for a Cause 5K Walk/Run, a one-of-a-kind event that combines fitness, fun, and furry friends for a great cause! This isn't just any race—it's a race with your dog! Bring your four-legged pal and dress them up in their best Halloween costume for a chance to win our doggy costume contest. Whether you're walking, jogging, or running, you'll be doing it alongside fellow dog lovers in a festive, Halloween-themed atmosphere.
Rock and Run for the Rescue 10K/5K/1-Mile Dog Jog is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Dog Jog. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Dog-forward trail event with a pup dash, 5K, and 10K advertised for teams running side by side.
RaceEntry says the event is open to canicrossers, tells participants to bring their dog along, and describes a canicross-friendly course for human and dog.
Official RunSignup page: Dogs are welcome; must have a current rabies vaccination and be on leash at all times.
Racin' for Bacon 4 Miler and Pup Strut is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Pup Strut. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Festival Foods Turkey Trot Green Bay Dog Jog is listed as a dog-friendly road race. Check the public source for current course, dog access, and leash requirements.
Race Roster page lists a 5K canicross start, canicross team pricing, and explains canicross with one or two dogs attached to the runner.
3rd Annual DUCK DONUT HOLIDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: PUP STRUT. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Trail-running event with both a competitive canicross race and a casual dog-friendly 5K.
Official RunSignup FAQ says leashed dogs are allowed and asks participants with dogs to start at the back of the pack.
2027 New Years 3/6 Mile Run & Pup Strut is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Pup Strut. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Official RunSignup page lists Doggie Dash 5K and Doggie Dash 8K, says dog owners are welcome to run with their pups, and requires dogs to register and remain leashed.
Official RunSignup page says runners and walkers are encouraged to bring leashed dogs to enjoy the 5K/9K course together; dogs crossing the finish line receive a treat and water bowls are provided.
SUPER SUNDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: PUP STRUT. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
L.A. CHINATOWN FIRECRACKER 5K/10K/KIDDIE/PAW'ER DOG RUN/WALK & BIKE RIDE is listed from public source evidence: Official RunSignup page: Dog Walk. Check the public source for current registration, dog rules, and course details.
Official TBF page says the event offers 5K and 10K distances for walkers, runners, and their dogs; athletes and their dogs MUST run safely on the course. Active registration lists 5K with Dog, 10K with Dog, and Mighty Mile with Dog.
Buck Ridge Burn 5k-ish, 10k-ish is listed as a dog-friendly trail race. Check the official source for current course and leash requirements.
Official UltraSignup page says both races are held on Preservation Park trails and this is a dog friendly race; dogs must be kept on leash during tight race sections.
Official RunSignup page: dog walk in Triad all while helping the Forsyth Humane Society in its mission to advocate for the responsible care and welfare of animals in Forsyth County
Official RunSignup page: Dog Walk and help out needy dogs in our community and beyond
