Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk

Event Overview

• Event Name: Dash For Dogs 5K and Strutt Your Mutt Dog Walk
• Date: April 25, 2027
• Location: 55 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME
• Registration Link: Register Here

Purpose

• Goal: Help needy dogs in our community and beyond.
• Support: Our caring staff and volunteers provide shelter, care, healthy food, medical care, and behavioral support.
• Course: Beautiful Androscoggin Riverwalk path.
• Dog-friendly: One of the few events in Maine that allows dogs (must be current on vaccinations and NO flex-lead leashes).

Event Details

• Date & Time: RAIN OR SHINE, starts at 9:00 a.m.
• Refunds: We do not offer refunds, including shirts that are not picked up by race day.
• Shirt Pickup: If you bought a shirt but do not attend the race, contact us by April 25 to hold it for you.

Registration Information

• Early Bird Registration: $25 until December 31.
• Regular Registration: $30 from January 1 to April 25.
• Same-Day Registration: $35 in-person until 8:30 a.m.
• Kids under 8: FREE! (no dogs please).

Prizes

• Top Finishers: Male and female in each age group (both running with and without a dog).
• Best Dressed Pet: Prize for the most stylish pet.
• Raffle Prizes: All registered participants will be entered.
• New Prizes: Team that fundraises the most will get a pizza party, and a longest traveler prize.

Course Details

• Start Location: Humane Society (55 Strawberry Ave).
• Route Directions: Go right out of the parking lot, left at the stop sign onto Tall Pines Drive.
• Trailhead: Where the road curves right: follow the trail to Sunnyside Park.
• Return: Turn around and come back: maps will be posted at registration.

Additional Pickup Information

• Optional Pickup: Bib and shirt pickup will be Saturday, April 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the shelter.