Doggie Dash & Dawdle
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Event information
Doggie Dash & Dawdle 2026 is organized by Animal Humane New Mexico and is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. The event takes place at Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion at the southeast corner of Balloon Fiesta Park, 4900 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Event distances include:
- 5K Dash (with or without a canine companion)
- 1-mile Dawdle (with or without a dog)
Registration fees are shown in the listing as a current range of $45 to $55.
Logistics and activities
Packet pickup is available before the event at Gary's Room on Animal Humane's Main Campus, 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, and will also be offered on event day at Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion. On-site activities include a Doggie Carnival, a Watering Bowl featuring local brews, a Barketplace with local vendors, a medal announcement, a pet costume contest, and a best trick contest. The event aims to raise funds for the care and rehoming of dogs and cats, with a stated fundraising goal of $200,000.
Parking for the event uses the Balloon Fiesta Park lot accessed from Alameda onto Balloon Museum Drive; attendees follow Balloon Museum Drive north, veer left, then turn right onto Magic Avenue. Overflow parking is at the Golf & Event Center at Balloon Fiesta Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
