Hungry Dog Dash
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Event overview
The Hungry Dog Dash 2026 takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026 in San Diego, CA (92106) at Liberty Station NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd. The event includes a 5K run/walk and a virtual race. The on-site course is USATF certified and described as flat and fast, running along a waterfront area in Liberty Station, Point Loma. The event is dog friendly; leashed dogs are permitted on the course. Registration fees listed for the 5K show $34.40 (including a $4.40 fee) and a reduced rate of $29 for ages 0-14. The virtual race fee is listed as $34.40. Prices increase after January 17, 2026.
Logistics and race services
Packet pick-up is scheduled for the day before the event at Road Runner Sports, 5553 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA 92111. There is a t-shirt order deadline of January 25, 2026; shirts and sizes cannot be guaranteed after that date. Finish area activities are planned to include live music, food, drinks, and a local business vendor village.
Purpose
All proceeds from the Hungry Dog Dash benefit the Point Loma High School Cross Country Team and the event also aims to raise awareness among younger students about the PLHS running program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.