Street Dog Hero Heroes on the Run 5K
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Street Dog Hero Heroes on the Run 5K
Street Dog Hero Heroes on the Run is a dog-friendly running event held at Willamette Park in Portland on October 17, 2026. The course includes city views and a crossing of the Sellwood Bridge. The event presents adoptable dogs on site and supports Street Dog Hero’s mission to serve dogs in need through rescue, spay and neuter and wellness clinics, and education.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- Kids Fun Run
Participants in the 5K and 10K receive a medal and a t-shirt. Kids Fun Run participants receive a bib. Local vendors will offer food and beverages for purchase at the finish area, and the finish area includes music and opportunities to meet puppies.
Packet pickup and a detailed schedule are listed as forthcoming. The organizing mission emphasizes rescue, international and local spay/neuter and wellness clinics, and community education as core activities. The event combines running with adoption and community outreach, and it explicitly allows participants to bring strollers on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
