Run for the Dogs 5k

JUL

18

2026

Join the Run for the Dogs 5k at Waubonsie Lake Park for a scenic run or walk where leashed dogs are welcome and every finisher gets a medal and a dog charm. Family friendly with multiple start waves and a virtual option.

Sat 18 Jul 2026

Aurora, Illinois

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Run for the Dogs 5k takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Aurora, IL at Waubonsie Lake Park (998 Kautz Rd, Aurora, IL 60504). The event features a 5k run/walk on a scenic course around the park. The event offers multiple start waves and is open to participants age 3 and older. Pets on leash are allowed. Walking is permitted; strollers are allowed but not recommended because the course has uneven ground. Parking is available and car pooling is suggested. Virtual participation is offered.

Race details

The race is chip timed and scored by J3 Timing, with results posted online at J3Timing.com. Registration includes a short sleeve T-shirt, a finisher medal for humans, a dog medal charm, a chip-timed race bib, live race results, and finish-line treats for dogs. Current entry price is $25 and increases after March 24, 2026. Packet pickup is held on race morning.

Age-group awards include the top overall male and female and top three in age groups from 9 and under through 70 and over. Age-group awards must be picked up at the registration table on the day of the event and will not be shipped afterward. The event lists Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment (A.D.O.P.T.) as its charity partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Run/walk