Horsing Around in the Dog Days of Summer 5k/10k
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 188 Park Drive, Caro, MI
- Distance
- 5k walk · 5k run · 10k run & more
From the Organizer
Date: Saturday, July 11 @ 10:00 am
Location: Horse Arena at the Tuscola County Fairgrounds, 188 Park Drive, Caro. (Use Pizza Hut in your GPS)
Packet Pick Up: Friday, July 10 from 5:00-6:00 pm at the Horse Arena Pavilion and Saturday, July 11 from 8:00-9:30 am
Event Cost: $30.00 (plus processing fee) with tshirt. No guarantee on receiving a tshirt for entries made after Saturday, June 27th.
$35.00 day of event (Venmo, cash, check only). No tshirt
Course Map is uploaded into the photos album. We run the same course that is used by the Child Advocacy Center.
5k walkers will start a couple minutes after the 5k/10k runners, and are advised to stay to the right side of the course so as not to block runners.
For those entering in the 5k walk- bring your pup in costume. All pups will receive a pup cup at the finish line.
Awards will be given for: Overall male and female in each 5k walk, 5k run, and 10k run.
Overall youth (12 and younger) male and female in the 5k run.
Top 3 male and female in the 5k walk, 5k run, and 10k run
Top 3 youth (12 and younger) male and female in the 5k run.
Top 3 best dressed pup costumes.
All finishers will receive a 2 ½ medal with lanyard.
Wear your red, white, and blue race gear as America turns 250!
Proceeds benefit local youth in the equine program by providing educational opportunities such as camps and seminars. A donation will also be made to Cass River Pet Friendz to aid in their fight against stray animal overpopulation.
Results and presentation of awards will be announced at the conclusion of the race.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A 7-day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Caro Wwtp.
Host City
About Caro, MI
Elevation
663 ft
Nearest Airport
MBS
MBS International Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Horsing Around in the Dog Days of Summer 5k/10k?
- Horsing Around in the Dog Days of Summer 5k/10k is a running race held in Caro, Michigan on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Horsing Around in the Dog Days of Summer 5k/10k?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Caro, Michigan at 188 Park Drive, Caro, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Horsing Around in the Dog Days of Summer 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Horsing Around in the Dog Days of Summer 5k/10k
Jul 11, 2026