25TH Annual
Richmond SPCA's 25th Annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party
Richmond SPCA's 25th Annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party is a running race on March 19–21, 2027 in Richmond, VA, with entry fees from $40 to $70.
- Date
- March 19–21, 2027 (227 days to go)
- Location
- Richmond SPCA, Richmond, VA
- Price
- $40–$70
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join thousands of animal lovers for the 25th Annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party, presented by Holiday Barn Pet Resorts and benefiting the Richmond SPCA! Participate in person or select the "run anywhere" option.
On Saturday, March 21, expect a day packed with fun activities for the whole family. The day begins with a chip-timed 5K (3.1 mile) for people only, our free half-mile Kids Fun Run, then a leisurely 1-mile Dog Jog. The event is rain or shine, however our Block Party will have a rain date of Sunday, March 22. All net proceeds aid in our efforts to rescue and rehabilitate homeless animals and to deliver crucial programs to pets and the people who love them.
Your Dog Jog, 5K or Run Anywhere registration includes:
- An event T-shirt (for the first 1,000 registrants)
- A bag full of exciting giveaways from our generous sponsors (for the first 1,000 registrants)
- A numbered race bib (for the 5K)
- GPS tracking, progress alerts and official race timing through the RaceJoy app as you hit milestones along your route (if you choose our Run Anywhere option)
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
60°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Richmond Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Richmond, VA
Population
227,595
as of 2023
City Elevation
60 ft
Nearest Airport
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 9 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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227
Days to train
- Race
- Richmond SPCA's 25th Annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party
- Date
- March 19–21, 2027
- Location
- Richmond SPCA, Richmond, VA
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Richmond SPCA's 25th Annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party
Mar 19, 2027