Run for the Dogs - Portland
Run for the Dogs - Portland is a running race on August 30, 2026 in Portland, ME, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- August 30, 2026 (38 days to go)
- Location
- Back Cove Park, Portland, ME
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run for the Dogs 5K features a fast, flat, and scenic course and proceeds from this event support a local rescue!
Join us on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 9:00 am for an exciting event that features the scenic views of Back Cove Park, Portland, ME and supports a local rescue. With awesome swag for all dog lovers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:
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T-Shirt
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Finisher Medal
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Dog Charm
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5k Run/Walk Entry
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Chip Timed Race Bib
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Live Race Results
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Finisher Photographs
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Finish Line Treats For Humans and Dogs!
Can I Run with My Pet? Absolutely! We are running to support pets, pet lovers, and animal charities! So you can run or walk with or without your pet! All pets that are participating must be on a short lead and well behaved.
Can I participate virtually? Yes, click here to register for our Virtual Run for the Dogs.
Start Time: All Participants will start at 9:00AM.
Packet Pickup: will be on race day beginning 1 hour prior to race start time.
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
77°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portland Intl Jetport, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Portland, ME
Population
68,505
as of 2023
City Elevation
8 ft
Nearest Airport
PWM
Portland International Jetport · 3 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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38
Days to train
- Race
- Run for the Dogs - Portland
- Date
- August 30, 2026
- Location
- Back Cove Park, Portland, ME
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Run for the Dogs - Portland
Aug 30, 2026