TULSA DOG RUN: By Your Side 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

So what the heck is a TULSA DOG RUN?!

Join us for a tail-wagging good time at our dog-themed 5K run and 1-mile walk! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, bring your furry friend along for a fun-filled event that benefits a great cause.

This Year's Theme: Heroes Unleashed!

Get ready, heroes, villains, and all who are super in between! The TULSA DOG RUN: By Your Side 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is back!  And, in 2025, it’s going to be packed with comic book thrills, surprises, and epic adventures! From the first step to the last, you’ll be transported to a world of capes, sidekicks, and everything super.

We’re calling all superheroes (yes, you) to come ready for action—whether you’re speeding through the 5k or strolling the 1-mile fun run. And don’t forget your furry friends! This event wouldn’t be complete without our Costume Contest, where pets and owners alike can show off their best comic book or superhero looks. Who will win Best Dressed Sidekick? Or Most Heroic Hound? The sky's the limit!

What Should I Expect? 

• Professional USATF-certified 5K Race Course. (Note: There are two different 5k events. The 5k (Humans Only) run will begin at 9:00 AM, and the 5k With Your Dog is five minutes later. The 5k Run for Humans Only event is sanctioned by the USATF, while the 5k with Your Dog is not. 

• Awards for Top Three by Age Group and Top 3 Best Overall!

• Live DJ and plenty of vendors for shopping and browsing! 

• Lots of fun CONTESTS with PRIZES, including

  • Cutest Dog (categorized by size)

  • Comic Book Costume Contest for Pets and Their Owners

• Lots of Comic-Book Inspired Surprises for the Whole Family! 
  
  

• The 1 Mile Dog Walk & Fun Run is for Families, Kids, and Dogs of All Ages.

• No Dog? No problem. Plenty of Amenities for just Walkers & Runners, Too.  

Race Day Date: October 4, 2025, @ 9:00 A.M. Race Start (On-Site Registration opens at 8:00 A.M.)

Where:  

Mohawk Park  Tulsa, OK. Near shelter #3. GPS Coordinates: 36.217516,-95.901608

Shelter #3 is located not far from the Tulsa Zoo. 

Early Packet Pick-Up Available: 

Early packet pick-up will be available on Thursday, October 2, and Friday, October 3, 2025. More details on times and location forthcoming. 

Race Day Check-In and Registration

Race day check-in and registration are open at 8:00 AM on race day and closes at 8:50 AM. (Don't be late!).

Medals and Timing

All dogs will receive a pet participation medal during the day of the event, whether they participate in the 5k or 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. The timed medals are for 5k Runners and are awarded based on performance. 

Please Note: If you register your run time with USATF, they recognize your run time for the 5k Solo Run ONLY that begins at 9:00 A.M. 

Running for a Cause

The TULSA DOG RUN raises money for Parkside's By Your Side Patient Assistance Program, which provides essential resources such as food assistance, clothing assistance, school supplies, and transportation for medical treatment to those in need. By incorporating dogs into the event, it not only adds a fun and engaging element but also reinforces the importance of pet companionship for mental health and well-being. The event brings together a community of dog owners and animal lovers who want to make a difference in the lives of others and their furry friends. The funds raised through the event can help Parkside continue to provide vital support to our indigent patient population, enabling them to access the necessities they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

For more information on Parkside and our Patient Assistance Program, please go to http://parksideinc.org/index.php?id=6