Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk

Join us for of our annual Dash For Dogs 5K and Strutt Your Mutt Dog Walk and help out needy dogs in our community and beyond. Every day our caring staff and volunteers help dogs, and other companion animals, in so many ways- providing shelter, care, healthy food, a warm blanket, needed medical care and behavioral support and enrichment. Come walk or run the course along the beautiful Androscoggin Riverwalk path. This is one of the few events in Maine that allow you to also bring your dog (must be current on vaccinations and NO flex-lead leashes). There is also an option to participate virtually. 

This event is held RAIN OR SHINE and starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. Awards promptly at 10:00 a.m.

We do not offer refunds for this event.

Course:

Start at the Humane Society (55 Strawberry Ave)
Go right out of the parking lot
Go left at the stop sign on to Tall Pines Drive
The trailhead is where the road curves right 
Follow the trail to the end (Sunnyside Park)
Turn around and come back

Prizes for:

• Top male and female finishers in each age group (both running with and without a dog)
• Best dressed pet                                                                                                               
• All registered participants will be entered to win raffle prizes donated from local businesses
• Top fundraiser prize

Registration

Early Bird Registration until December 31, 2024: $25

January 1- April 26, 2025: $30

Same-Day In-Person Registration on April 27: $35 (until 8:30 only)

Kids under 8 years old - FREE! (no dogs please)

Deadline for shirt orders: April 10th

There will be a pre-race packet pick-up on Friday, April 25 - location TBD. Morning of pick-up also available, please arrive by 8:30.