DoggieRun 5K

NOV
21
2026
A community 4K with pets and a 5K without pets at Griffith Park that raises funds for the Run for Paws foundation. The event features participant amenities, awards, and specific rules for dog owners to ensure safety.
Sat 21 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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DoggieRun 4K/5K

DoggieRun 4K/5K is a community race at Griffith Park in Los Angeles that promotes dog adoption and supports the Run for Paws non profit foundation. The event pairs human participants and their dogs for a walk or run and includes a pet free 5K option.

Distances

  • 4K with pet
  • 5K without pet

Participant amenities listed for registrants include a T shirt, a finisher medal with a removable paw charm that can be used as a keychain, a bandana for dogs, a chip timed race bib, live race results, and finish line hydration for humans and dogs. The 4K awards cash gift cards to the top three male and female finishers and the 5K winners receive goody bags that include shoes sponsored by a local running club.

Registration is non refundable. The organizer allowed switches to the virtual race or transfers to another participant before November 15, 2025; no changes were allowed after that date. A virtual 5K option is noted.

Rules for pet owners include one dog per walker, the walker must be at least 18 years old, dogs must be on leash at all times with a leash no longer than four feet, no extendable or retractable leashes, dogs must be current on required vaccines, and owners must pick up after their pets. Organizers state that dog interactions occur at participants own risk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Doggie Run 5k Without Pet
Doggie Run 4k With Pet