{"race":{"race_id":72372,"name":"UltiMutt Race","last_date":"04\/11\/2026","last_end_date":"04\/11\/2026","next_date":"03\/13\/2027","next_end_date":"03\/14\/2027","is_draft_race":"F","is_private_race":"F","is_registration_open":"T","created":"2\/12\/2019 22:19","last_modified":"10\/30\/2026 15:59","description":"
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5K Obstacle Race & Noble Dog Fest<\/div>\n
UltiMutt Race 2027<\/div>\n
Celebrate our ancient friendship with dogs while building a bond with your dog that will last a lifetime!<\/div>\n
Saturday & Sunday, March 13\u201314, 2027 \u00b7 Tryon Resort \u00b7 Mill Spring, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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About the Race<\/div>\n
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UltiMutt Race & Noble Dog Fest, sponsored by Noble Dog Hotel & Lodge, is a 5K obstacle race and festival<\/strong> designed by canine agility and fitness pros to challenge a dog-and-owner team over 17+ obstacles<\/strong> at your own pace, with Competitive and Fun Run options!<\/p>\n

Running UltiMutt = Saving Lives!<\/strong> 10% of race fees and 100% of donations go to Greenville County Animal Care, the largest open intake shelter in the Carolinas.<\/p>\n

Start line:<\/strong> one runner starts every 15 seconds to eliminate crowding and bottlenecks on the course. The event is fully outdoors with ample space to spread out.<\/p>\n

Noble Dog Hotel & Lodge<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Race Day Details<\/div>\n
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Dates<\/td>Saturday & Sunday, March 13 & 14, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Location<\/td>Tryon Resort, 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756<\/td><\/tr>
Distance<\/td>5K obstacle course, 17+ obstacles<\/td><\/tr>
First Wave<\/td>9:00 AM both days<\/td><\/tr>
Noble Dog Fest<\/td>Sat & Sun, 9:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM \u00b7 free admission for the whole family, including the family dog!<\/td><\/tr>
Packet Pickup<\/td>Friday at the Dogs & Drinks Mixer (onsite), or race morning at the start area<\/td><\/tr>
Parking<\/td>Free onsite. Spectators park in the same lots, no separate pass needed.<\/td><\/tr>
Online Registration Closes<\/td>Friday, March 12, 2027<\/td><\/tr>
Benefiting<\/td>Greenville County Animal Care<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Events<\/div>\n
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Competitive Wave \u00b7 Saturday 9:00 & 9:30 AM<\/div>\n
Timed. Do 30 squats to skip or fail an obstacle. Separate waves for Large Dogs (36+ lbs) and Small Dogs (up to 35 lbs). Saturday only, and eligible for Champion Awards.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Fun Run \/ Walk \u00b7 Saturday 10:00 \u2013 11:30 AM<\/div>\n
Non-timed 5K fun run\/walk with waves every 30 minutes. Skip any obstacle you like. No awards, just you, your dog and 17+ obstacles at your own pace.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Fun Run \/ Walk \u00b7 Sunday 9:00 \u2013 10:30 AM<\/div>\n
The same non-timed 5K fun run\/walk on Sunday, with waves every 30 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Every wave is capped. Pick your start time when you register: waves sell out individually, so the time you want is the time you should grab.<\/p>\n

Current prices are shown when you click Sign Up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Wave Schedule<\/div>\n
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Saturday, March 13, 2027<\/div>\n
9:00 AM<\/td>5K Competitive: Large Dog (36+ lbs) \u00b7 75 spots
5K Competitive: Small Dog (up to 35 lbs) \u00b7 75 spots<\/td><\/tr>
9:30 AM<\/td>5K Competitive: Large Dog (36+ lbs) \u00b7 75 spots
5K Competitive: Small Dog (up to 35 lbs) \u00b7 75 spots<\/td><\/tr>
10:00 AM<\/td>5K Fun Run \/ Walk \u00b7 125 spots<\/td><\/tr>
10:30 AM<\/td>5K Fun Run \/ Walk \u00b7 125 spots<\/td><\/tr>
11:00 AM<\/td>5K Fun Run \/ Walk \u00b7 125 spots<\/td><\/tr>
11:30 AM<\/td>5K Fun Run \/ Walk \u00b7 125 spots<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n
Sunday, March 14, 2027<\/div>\n

Set your clocks forward.<\/strong> Daylight saving time begins at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 14, so you lose an hour overnight. All Sunday wave times are the new time. Most phones and watches update on their own; anything you set by hand will not.<\/p>\n
9:00 AM<\/td>5K Fun Run \/ Walk \u00b7 125 spots<\/td><\/tr>
9:30 AM<\/td>5K Fun Run \/ Walk \u00b7 125 spots<\/td><\/tr>
10:00 AM<\/td>5K Fun Run \/ Walk \u00b7 125 spots<\/td><\/tr>
10:30 AM<\/td>5K Fun Run \/ Walk \u00b7 125 spots<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n

Competitive waves run Saturday only. Sunday is Fun Run \/ Walk.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Course<\/div>\n
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A 5K loop across the grounds of Tryon Resort with 17+ obstacles built by canine agility and fitness pros. Fully outdoors, with plenty of room between teams. Dogs start in a solo lane, one team every 15 seconds.<\/p>\n

Water & aid:<\/strong> water is available for both two-legged and four-legged athletes at the start\/finish area, with dog bowls on hand. Bring a collapsible bowl if your dog prefers their own. On course, there is one water stop per mile.<\/p>\n

Parking:<\/strong> free onsite at Tryon Resort. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your wave so you and your dog have time to settle in.<\/p>\n

Start\/Finish on Google Maps<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What's Included<\/div>\n
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