Hot Diggity Dog 5K Run
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Hot Diggity Dog 5K Run / Walk & 1 Mile Dog Walk
This event takes place on May 16, 2026, at The District at Eastover in Jackson, MS. It is presented by Gallant Hearts, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that trains and provides guide dogs to people who are blind.
The event is dog-friendly and includes multiple participation options:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 1 Mile Dog Walk
Listed online registration fees for the main event period (Feb 14 - May 15) are $34.09 for the 5K run and 5K walk, and $23.39 for the 1 mile dog walk. The 5K race day registration fee is stated as $40.00. Participants who register by May 2 are guaranteed a t-shirt in the requested size.
The event page lists several sponsors, including local organizations and businesses, and notes ongoing participant registration figures. The venue address is 1250 Eastover Drive, Jackson, MS 39211. The description focuses on the charitable purpose of supporting Gallant Hearts and on the presence of both timed and non-timed participation options with a dedicated dog-walking distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
