Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk

🐕‍🦺 Event Overview

Join us for of our annual Dash For Dogs 5K and Strutt Your Mutt Dog Walk and help out needy dogs in our community and beyond. Every day our caring staff and volunteers help dogs, and other companion animals, in so many ways- providing shelter, care, healthy food, a warm blanket, needed medical care and behavioral support and enrichment. Come walk or run the course along the beautiful Androscoggin Riverwalk path. This is one of the few events in Maine that allow you to also bring your dog (must be current on vaccinations and NO flex-lead leashes). There is also an option to participate virtually.

🌦️ Event Details

• Date: April 26, 2026
• Location: 55 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME
• Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Weather: This event is held RAIN OR SHINE

🚫 Refund Policy

We do not offer refunds for this event.

📦 Packet Pickup

Packet pickup TBD

🏃 Course Information

Start at the Humane Society (55 Strawberry Ave)
Go right out of the parking lot
Go left at the stop sign on to Tall Pines Drive
The trailhead is where the road curves right
Follow the trail to the end (Sunnyside Park)
Turn around and come back

🏆 Prizes

• Top finishers: Top male and female finishers in each age group (both running with and without a dog)
• Best dressed pet: Award for the pet with the best outfit
• Raffle prizes: All registered participants will be entered to win raffle prizes donated from local businesses
• Top fundraiser prize: Special recognition for the top fundraiser

📝 Registration Information

• Early Bird: Registration until December 31: $25
• Regular Registration: January 1- April 25: $30
• Same-Day Registration: $35 (until 8:30 only)
• Free Registration: Kids under 8 years old - FREE! (no dogs please)

Deadline for shirt orders: April 10th

🔗 Race Link

For more details and registration, please visit Dash for Dogs 5K Run or Walk.