Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk
- Date
- April 25, 2027
- Distance
- Dash for Dogs 5k Walk or Run With a Dog · Dash for Dogs 5k Walk or Run - No Dog · Dash for Dogs 5k - Virtual Participation & more
From the Organizer
Join us for of our annual Dash For Dogs 5K and Strutt Your Mutt Dog Walk and help out needy dogs in our community and beyond. Every day our caring staff and volunteers help dogs, and other companion animals, in so many ways- providing shelter, care, healthy food, a warm blanket, needed medical care and behavioral support and enrichment. Come walk or run the course along the beautiful Androscoggin Riverwalk path. This is one of the few events in Maine that allow you to also bring your dog (must be current on vaccinations and NO flex-lead leashes). There is also an option to participate virtually.
This event is held RAIN OR SHINE and starts promptly at 9:00 a.m.
We do not offer refunds for this event, including shirts that are not picked up by raceday (if you bought a shirt but do not attend the race, reach out to us before 4/25 to indicate you would like us to hold it for you to pickup).
Registration
Early Bird Registration until December 31: $25
January 1- April 25 $30
Same-Day In-Person Registration: $35 (until 8:30 only)
Kids under 8 years old - FREE! (no dogs please)
Deadline for shirt orders: Thursday, April 8th
Prizes for:
Top male and female finishers in each age group (both running with and without a dog)
Best dressed pet
All registered participants will be entered to win raffle prizes donated from local businesses
Top fundraiser prize
NEW this year: Team that fundraises the most will get a pizza party! Sponsored by Pat's Pizza Auburn.
NEW this year: Longest traveler prize (we have lots of folks who travel quite a distance to support our race, so we want to acknowledge that!)
Course:
Start at the Humane Society (55 Strawberry Ave)
Go right out of the parking lot
Go left at the stop sign on to Tall Pines Drive
The trailhead is where the road curves right
Follow the trail to the end (Sunnyside Park)
Turn around and come back
Maps will be posted at registration.
*** OPTIONAL bib and shirt pickup will be Saturday 4/24 from 11:00-2:00 at the shelter ***
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
57°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lewiston, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lewiston, ME
Population
24,294
as of 2023
Elevation
321 ft
Nearest Airport
AUG
Augusta State Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 36 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk
- Date
- April 25, 2027
Coming Up
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5K
17 miles away
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5K
11 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk?
- Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk is a running race held in Lewiston, Maine on April 25, 2027. 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 Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk?
- Sunday, April 25, 2027 in Lewiston, Maine at 55 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk
Apr 25, 2027