Tailwagger Trot
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Tailwagger Trot
The Tailwagger Trot is a 5K event held in Lisle, Illinois on May 3, 2026. The race location is listed as 1825 Short St, Lisle, IL 60532. The event is presented as an annual 5K run/walk and includes official chip timing for registrants.
Event and participant information
Registration opens February 1, 2026 at 12:00am CST. The listed price is $35 (strikethrough price shown as $40). Participants must register online; no in-person or mail-in registration will be offered. Registrants who sign up by April 14 are guaranteed a race shirt and a dog bandana; registrations after April 14 are not guaranteed a shirt, requested size, or dog bandana.
Race packet pick-up is at Lisle Recreation Center, 1925 Ohio Street, Lisle, on Friday, May 1 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Race day packet pick-up is at Lisle Bandshell Shelter, 1825 Short St, on Sunday, May 3 from 7:00am to 8:30am. Every participant must fill out a waiver at registration.
The event allows dogs with conditions: dogs must be leashed at all times (leashes not to exceed 8 feet), owners are responsible for their dogs, aggressive dogs may not participate, owners must pick up and dispose of waste, and dogs must be up to date on vaccinations. Awards are given to overall top male and female finishers and to top male and female finishers in the listed age groups. Race officials may cancel the event for safety due to severe weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
