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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
101 W Baseline Rd, Tempe AZ
5K
67–91°F · low rain risk
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2025
74–87°F
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2024
76–103°F
dry
2023
71–97°F
dry
2022
70–90°F
dry
2021
59–83°F
dry
2020
69–95°F
dry
2019
64–89°F
dry
2018
56–81°F
dry
2017
66–92°F
dry
2016
67–95°F
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About this race
Race Overview
The Wiggles & Wags Fast & Furriest 5K is Tempe’s premier dog-friendly race and pet festival, featuring a professionally timed 5K, family-friendly 1-mile fun run, and the “Fastest Breed in Tempe” dog dash championships, all brought together in one unforgettable community event.
Date and Location
- Date: 2026-10-10
- Location: 101 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ
- Registration: Register here
- Children: Children under age 10 are FREE! Discount reflected during registration.
Event Features
- Community Celebration: Designed as both a competitive athletic event and a large-scale community pet celebration.
- Interactive Festival: Following the races, attendees transition into an interactive pet festival featuring vendors, adoption partners, games, and live award ceremonies.
Dog Dash Championship
- Track: 40ft fenced track
- Heats: Breed-specific heats
- Awards: Trophy for each breed/open
Categories
- Frenchies: Compete against fellow French Bulldogs
- Dachshunds: A race for the long and low dogs
- Corgis: Short legs, quick feet!
- Poodles: Showcase those fluffy talents
- Open: Fastest Dog in Tempe
The Pet Fest
- Vendors Expo: Explore various pet-related vendors
- Dog Adoptions: Partner with local rescues for adoptions
- Raffles: Opportunity to win great prizes
- Games: Fun activities for pets and their owners
- Photo Booth: Capture memories with your pets
Course map
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