Charlotte's Dog Jog

MAR

21

2026

Join the fifth annual Charlotte's Dog Jog for a 5K run on a famous cross-country course. Participate with or without your dog, meet adoptable pups, and enjoy post-run treats. It's a community event with cash prizes for top finishers.

Sat 21 Mar 2026

Matthews, North Carolina

Registration

5 kilometers

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Charlotte's Dog Jog

Charlotte's Dog Jog is a running event taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. This marks the fifth annual edition of the event. The main activity is a 5K run that takes place on the Larry McAfee Course, a cross-country course noted in the source material.

Participants can take part with or without a dog. The event includes a connection to Gilmore Dog Rescue, with adoptable dogs present on-site. After the run, coffee and doughnuts are available. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in both the dog and no-dog categories for the 5K.

The event is presented by LendScout. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km