
From the Organizer
Get Ready for the 5th Annual Duo Dash 5K & 1-Mile Dog Walk!
Mark your calendars — the Duo Dash is back! Lace up your shoes, leash up your pups, and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising, all to benefit Duo Dogs.
This year’s race is extra special as we’ll also be celebrating Duo Ambassador Dog Barclay’s 8th birthday at the Dash!
Help us make Barclay’s birthday extra sweet by bringing a donation to the race:
Teams are encouraged to set up fundraising pages for their dogs and compete in a friendly contest for ultimate bragging rights — who will be crowned the highest fundraiser?
Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, it’s going to be a paw-some day you won’t want to miss!
Both races will start inside the park at the Son's of Rest Shelter.
Sign up by August 21st to guarantee a shirt. Please note that there is no giveaway included with the youth registration.
Packet pick-up will be on Thursday, September 10, from 4-8 PM, and Friday, September 11th, from 12-6 at Duo Dogs.
There will be no packet pickup on the morning of the race.
10955 Linpage Place St. Louis, MO 63132
If attending with your dog, please email proof of vaccinations for Rabies (dogs four months and older), Parvo/Distemper Combo, and Bordetella to ewelch@duodogs.org by September 1st.
Events
Weather
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
83°
Typical Low
63°
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Sci Ctr, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
293,109
as of 2023
Elevation
471 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Duo Dash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
All-American 5K
Less than a mile away
Beer Mile North American Classic Presented by Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Less than a mile away
Beer & Bagel Run - Queeny Park
Less than a mile away
Big River Cross Country Camp
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
2026 Duo Dash
Sep 12, 2026