When
Saturday, June 14th, 2025
Where
Kamper Park (parking lot next to the Hattiesburg Zoo Pavilion), Hattiesburg MS
Distances
5K
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About this race
🐾 Event Overview
- Date: June 14, 2024
- Location: Kamper Park (parking lot next to the Hattiesburg Zoo Pavilion), Hattiesburg, MS
- Events: 5 Mile, 5K, or 2 Mile
- Support: Proceeds benefit Hub City Service Dogs, a nonprofit organization
🏃♀️ Race Details
- Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
- Route: Scenic Avenues of Hattiesburg
- Volunteers: Support from community volunteers and Hub City Service Dogs clients
- Finish Line Festival: Celebrate with vendors, refreshments, and entertainment
🐶 Canine Participation
- Health Check: Ensure your dog is healthy and condition-ready
- Routes: 2 mile and 5K are pup-friendly
- Water Stations: Provided for both runners and dogs
- Leash Policy: All dogs must be leashed with fixed leashes (no retractable leashes)
🥇 Awards and Festivities
- Finisher Medals: All participants receive a Limited Edition custom finisher medal
- Top Ten Big Dogs: Awards for the fastest finishers
- Run-by Dog Pageant: Compete in various fun categories
- Event T-shirt: Limited edition for those registered before cutoff date (TBA)
📦 Packet Pickup
- Friday: 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Keg and Barrel, 1315 Hardy Street
- Saturday: 6:00-7:00 a.m. at Kamper Park near the start line
📱 Stay Connected
- Update: Stay up to date on all things race-related on our Facebook Page.
🔗 Registration Link
- Register Here: Dog Days 5K
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