Dog Daze 5K
Dog Daze 5K is a running race on February 6, 2027 in Columbia, SC, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- February 6, 2027 (191 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🐾 Dog Daze 5K – A Race for Runners, Walkers & Waggers!
📅 Race Day: Saturday, February 7th, 2026 | 🕗 Start Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Olde Woodlands Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway, Columbia, SC 29209
🎽 Benefiting: Animal Mission of the Midlands – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to end pet overpopulation and euthanasia in the Midlands.
🐾 About Animal Mission of the Midlands:
Local nonprofit providing low-cost spay/neuter, microchipping & vaccines
Partners with Columbia Animal Services & area vets
Thousands of pets helped annually through its voucher program
Committed to saving lives and supporting responsible pet ownership
For more information: https://animalmission.org/
🐶 What to Expect:
Fast, PR-friendly course (formerly the "Sweat It Out 5K")
Creative awards, fun dog-themed shirts, and a festive atmosphere
Dogs welcome! (leashes required)
Special awards for the Top 3 Dogs to finish
Perfect for competitive runners, casual walkers & families
The race is capped at 400 runners! We SOLD OUT last year! ZOOM in Today!
Race is Rain or Shine! No Refunds! No Deferrals! No Bib Transfers After 2/6/27.
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
59°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbia Owens Dwtn Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbia, SC
Population
138,019
as of 2023
City Elevation
290 ft
Nearest Airport
CAE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 83 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.
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Dog Daze 5K
Feb 6, 2027