2026 Day of the Dog 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
- Date
- August 22 – September 30, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K · 10K & more
From the Organizer
*THESE MEDALS WILL START SHIPPING OUT APRIL 2026!
August 26th, 2026 is International Dog Day! To help celebrate, we are hosting our tenth annual Day of the Dog: Run, Walk or Jog 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2! We invite you to complete your chosen distance anytime in August or September for, or with, your favorite four legged friend.
Races can be completed anytime in August or September 2026 even better if it's August 26th!
1 mile, 5k, 10k, 13.1, and 26.2 virtual races are available — you choose which distance you want to complete
Great for all ages
Registration Fee: $25 (includes a medal, bib, and donation to charity)
Medals and bibs will begin shipping out mid-May 2026
Cost: The price is $25 and that includes your medal, bib and at least 15% of every entry will be donated to charity.
*Charity Disclaimer:
We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the last 13 years we have donated more than $1 million to charities around the world.
Due to certain legal restrictions, we're unable to publicly list specific charities associated with each event. However, you're welcome to email us at support@virtualrunevent.com for more information on which charity this race benefits and to get a list of our charity donations throughout the years.
What is a Virtual Race?
A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or ev en at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Running and walking on your own, or with friends! And your medal will be shipped directly to you. Complete a virtual 5Ks, 10K, half marathon and more!
Each race benefits a difference charity
For each of our virtual races, we choose a charity to donate a portion of each registration to. We’ve already raised more than $1,00,000 for charities from races here at Virtual Run Events! Our goal is to continue to help different charities around the world.
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 race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
91°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mcdonough 5 Ene, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mcdonough, GA
Elevation
732 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Day of the Dog 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
75
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Day of the Dog 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
- Date
- August 22 – September 30, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Day of the Dog 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2?
- 2026 Day of the Dog 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 is a running race held in Mcdonough, Georgia on August 22, 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 2026 Day of the Dog 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Mcdonough, Georgia at Participate from Home, Mcdonough, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Day of the Dog 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Day of the Dog 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2
Aug 22, 2026