Doggone Dash
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Doggone Dash - Mills River Park
Doggone Dash is scheduled for September 13, 2026 at Mills River Park in Mills River, NC. The event is organized by the North Carolina Mountain Trail Runners and benefits The Street Dog Coalition, whose mission is to provide free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Distances offered
- 5K
- 1 mile Woof Walk (new for 2026)
The course is described as flat and fast and follows a loop around the park, offering many opportunities to see other participants during the event. Timing will be manual; bibs are not chipped and must be worn visibly for visual confirmation of finish positions.
Parking will be available on-site with support from the Town of Mills River. NCMTR members participate free; members receive a code for free entry. Registration closes on September 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
The event location is Mills River Park, 124 Town Center Drive, Mills River, NC 28759. The North Carolina Mountain Trail Runners is a member-supported non-profit that advocates for and maintains trails and organizes community events; it is part of the RUN828 Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
