Dog Days of Summer
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- Dog Days of Summer 3.5 Loop · Kidz Dash
From the Organizer
Come join us on August 8, 20226 for a race around the entirety of beautiful Lake McIntosh! This 3.5 mile race is a half paved/half dirt course surrounded by wonderful mountain views, vast farmlands, and beautiful aquatic wildlife! Gather at Dawson Neighborhood park near the pirate ship playground where you will find an assortment of vendors, music, games, and fun! All are welcome to participate in this awesome event! Doggos are encouraged to participate!
We are SO excited to announce the partnership with our Charitable Sponsor, The Longmont Humane Society! By joining the optional Wag Wave in your registration, the added price to your ticket will be directly donated to support the wellbeing of all animals sheltered at our local humane society! We will also be donating a portion of all proceeds to the shelter to further support all of our four legged friends!
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
89°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Longmont 2 Ese, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Longmont, CO
Elevation
4,947 ft
Nearest Airport
BJC
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
DEN
Denver International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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61
Days to train
- Race
- Dog Days of Summer
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Dog Days of Summer?
- Dog Days of Summer is a running race held in Longmont, Colorado on August 8, 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 Dog Days of Summer?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Longmont, Colorado at Dawson Park @ Lake McIntosh, Longmont, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Dog Days of Summer?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Dog Days of Summer
Aug 8, 2026