Doggie Dash & Dawdle

MAR

15

2026

Join Animal Humane for the Doggie Dash & Dawdle, a fun pet-friendly event in Albuquerque. Choose from a 5K dash with or without your dog, or a 1-mile dawdle walk. The day also includes a carnival, contests, and a marketplace to support homeless pets.

Sun 15 Mar 2026

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Doggie Dash & Dawdle is an event organized by Animal Humane in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It takes place on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The event features a mix of physical activities and a festival atmosphere focused on pets and their owners.

Event Activities

The event includes three main participant events:

A 5K Dash without a canine companion.
A 5K Dash with a canine companion.
A Dawdle, which is a 1-mile walk, with or without a dog.

In addition to the dashes and dawdle, the event features a Doggie Carnival, a Watering Bowl serving local brews, and a Barketplace with local vendors. There is also a pet costume contest and a best trick contest.

Schedule and Location

The event is held at the Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion, located at 4900 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE in Albuquerque. Gates and packet pick-up open at 8:30 AM. The 5K Dash starts at 9:30 AM, and the 1-mile Dawdle starts at 11:00 AM. The event concludes at 1:00 PM.

Fundraising Goal

The event is a fundraiser for Animal Humane, with a goal of raising $200,000 to benefit dogs and cats in their care. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Dash (with Canine Companion)

5 km

5k Dash (without Canine Companion)

Dawdle