Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk
Lewiston, ME
Sun, Apr 25, 2027
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Sunday, April 25th, 2027
55 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston ME
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38–55°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
33–57°F
dry
2025
44–72°F
dry
2024
25–49°F
dry
2023
40–44°F
rain
2022
36–55°F
dry
2021
42–57°F
dry
2020
34–58°F
dry
2019
40–56°F
dry
2018
46–52°F
rain
2017
37–49°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
38°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Join us for of our annual Dash For Dogs 5K and Strutt Your Mutt Dog Walk and help out needy dogs in our community and beyond. Every day our caring staff and volunteers help dogs, and other companion animals, in so many ways- providing shelter, care, healthy food, a warm blanket, needed medical care and behavioral support and enrichment. Come walk or run the course along the beautiful Androscoggin Riverwalk path. This is one of the few events in Maine that allow you to also bring your dog (must be current on vaccinations and NO flex-lead leashes). There is also an option to participate virtually.
This event is held RAIN OR SHINE and starts promptly at 9:00 a.m.
We do not offer refunds for this event, including shirts that are not picked up by raceday (if you bought a shirt but do not attend the race, reach out to us before 4/25 to indicate you would like us to hold it for you to pickup).
Registration
Early Bird Registration until December 31: $25
January 1- April 25 $30
Same-Day In-Person Registration: $35 (until 8:30 only)
Kids under 8 years old - FREE! (no dogs please)
Deadline for shirt orders: Thursday, April 8th
Prizes for:
Top male and female finishers in each age group (both running with and without a dog)
Best dressed pet
All registered participants will be entered to win raffle prizes donated from local businesses
Top fundraiser prize
NEW this year: Team that fundraises the most will get a pizza party! Sponsored by Pat's Pizza Auburn.
NEW this year: Longest traveler prize (we have lots of folks who travel quite a distance to support our race, so we want to acknowledge that!)
Course:
Start at the Humane Society (55 Strawberry Ave)
Go right out of the parking lot
Go left at the stop sign on to Tall Pines Drive
The trailhead is where the road curves right
Follow the trail to the end (Sunnyside Park)
Turn around and come back
Maps will be posted at registration.
*** OPTIONAL bib and shirt pickup will be Saturday 4/24 from 11:00-2:00 at the shelter ***
Course map
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