When
Sunday, July 5th, 2026
Where
10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe WV
Distance
About this race
EVENT: RUFF RACE 5k (Hike/Run with your Pet)
EVENT DATE: Sunday, July 5th 2026
Get your paws in the dirt with a fun and family friendly 5k around the beautiful woods and Village of Snowshoe. Go as fast or slow as you and your pet prefer. **Additional checkpoints included this year! Doggy agility checkpoints at mile 1 and 2 - doggo must complete checkpoint to advance
Doggie Agility Showdown | Just after the Race, in the Village, test your good buddy’s obedience and skills on our Village Agility course and PUP CUP Eating Challenge and bring home a GOOD DOG! Award
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 Packet Pick Up 4 – 5 pm Village Tent
Sunday, July 5th, 2026 Packet Pick Up 8– 8:45 am Village Tent
Athlete Meeting: 9 am Village Tent
RACE START Racers w/o pets 9:15 am Start line/archway
Racers with pets 9:30 am Start line/archway
DOGGIE SHOWDOWN FREE CHALLENGE 30 minutes after bulk of racers finish Village Plaza
RUFF RACE AWARDS All Racers Following Doggie Showdown Junction Stage
Online Registration open from April 2-July 5th, 2026 at 9am
Registration is $25.00 for all categories.
Categories 5K
Men/Dog team 16 & Over
Kids/Dog team15 & Under
Women/Dog team 16 & Over
Girls 16 & Under
Men 16 & Over
Women 16 & Over
Kids 15 & Under
Good Dog! Agility Award
P-AWWWWW! Pup Cup eating contest
REQUIREMENTS TO RACE
- All competitors must sign a waiver prior to the event. Please come to the registration Village Plaza during packet pick up hours to sign waiver. Racers 17 or younger must have a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver.
- Competitors are responsible for assessing the course to determine if their skill set is adequate to safely attempt the course.
- Race registration based on your age ON THE DATE OF THE EVENT
Snowshoe Events reserves the right to alter classes, course, registration, prizing, or any other aspect of this event as necessary
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