Doggie Dash & Dawdle
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About the race
Animal Humane's Doggie Dash & Dawdle takes place on 02/28/2027 at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque, NM. The event combines timed and untimed participation with family-friendly activities and vendor areas.
Distances and formats:
- 5K dash with or without dog
- 1 mile dawdle with or without dog
Additional activities include a Doggie Carnival, a Watering Bowl that features local brews, a Barketplace of local vendors, and a Rent-A-Dog Tent where attendees can meet and rent adoptable dogs. The event advances a fundraising goal of $200,000 to benefit the dogs and cats in Animal Humane's care.
Registration opened on 07/24/2026 and closed on 12/02/2026. Listed registration fees were $55.00 for the 5K and $46.00 for the 1-mile dawdle. It is free to attend, spectate, shop the Barketplace, and use the dog park. Fees apply for the Carnival, Watering Bowl, run/walk, and Rent-A-Dog Tent, and those fees can be paid in person at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
