Run with the Dogs
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Run With the Dogs 5K and Pup Trot
The 22nd annual Run With the Dogs takes place on January 30, 2027, at Beacon Hill Middle School, 220 W College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030. The course runs through the Decatur neighborhoods of MAK (McDonough-Adams-Kings Highway) and Oakhurst.
The event includes a 5K road race and a walking-only Pup Trot. Registration for both events opens on November 2, 2026. The 5K has a registration fee of $35 and lists a registration close date of November 28, 2026. The Pup Trot has a registration fee of $25 and lists a registration close date on the day of the event.
Run With the Dogs is an annual fundraiser of the Decatur Bulldogs Boosters and supports athletic programs at Decatur High School and Beacon Hill Middle School. Funds raised are used for uniforms and equipment and support about 1,100 student athletes across 57 teams representing 19 sports.
Dogs are welcome to participate with their handlers. The Pup Trot is designated as a walking event only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.