
25TH Annual
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.
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 20, 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 short distance 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 21. 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:
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.
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.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Richmond SPCA's 25th Annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.


Richmond SPCA's 25th Annual Dog Jog, 5K and Block Party
Mar 19, 2027