Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run
Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Denham Springs, LA, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
Kidz Korner Playground
979 Government Street
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Description:
The Denham Springs High School Cross Country team is hosting the sixth-annual Dog Days of Summer 5k and 1-mile run on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The race will go along historic River Road in Denham Springs and offers runners a beautiful course with lots of shade. We hope to provide a worthwhile run for everyone. All proceeds beyond the administrative costs of the event will be donated to the Denham Springs High School Cross Country program. The race will be officially timed and managed by Threshold Timing. All participants that REGISTER BY Saturday, July 18th will receive a t-shirt. All 5k finishers and all 1-mile finishers 14 and under will receive a custom medal. There are a maximum of 300 spots available for the races.
Post-Race Festivities:
After the race, we will have drinks and food (while supplies last) in the pavilion near the finish line.
Event Details:
Follow our XC Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DSHSXC for updates and details regarding the race, post-race festivities, and sponsors.
Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates):
Registration through June 28th, $20 for 1-mile run, $35 for 5k.
Registration through July 26th, $25 for 1-mile run, $40 for 5k.
Registration through August 1st, $25 for 1-mile run, $45 for 5k.
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
We strongly encourage you to pick up your packet before race day. Denham Springs High School, 1000 N. Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA, 70726, Friday, July 31st, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be located by the two story science building facing Range Ave.
Race day packet pickup at race site, starting at 6:00 am.
1-Mile Age Groups:
5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14
5k Age Groups:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
1-Mile Awards:
Top 3 for Each Age Group - Prizes to be determined
5k Awards:
Top Overall Male/Female, Masters Champion (40 and up) Male/Female, Grand Masters (50 and up) Male/Female, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female in each age group
Overall Champions, Masters Champions, and Grandmaster Champions will receive a gift card from Varsity Sports
5k Age Group winners will receive a custom singlet from Varsity Sports
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
93°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Baton Rouge Ryan Ap, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Denham Springs, LA
Population
6,385
as of 2023
City Elevation
33 ft
Nearest Airport
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run
Aug 1, 2026