Dash for Dogs 5k Run or Walk

Event Overview

Join us for 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.

Event Details

• Date: April 26, 2026
• Location: 55 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME
• Time: Starts promptly at 9:00 a.m.
• Weather Policy: This event is held RAIN OR SHINE

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be Saturday, April 25 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the shelter.

Course Information

Start at the Humane Society (55 Strawberry Ave)

• Directions: Go right out of the parking lot
• Turn: Go left at the stop sign onto Tall Pines Drive
• Trailhead: The trailhead is where the road curves right
• Finish: Follow the trail to the end (Sunnyside Park) and turn around to come back

Prizes

• Top Finishers: Top male and female finishers in each age group (both running with and without a dog)
• Best Dressed: Best dressed pet
• Raffle Prizes: All registered participants will be entered to win raffle prizes donated from local businesses
• Fundraiser Prize: Top fundraiser prize

Registration Information

• Early Bird Registration: Until December 31: $25
• Regular Registration: January 1 - April 25: $30
• Same-Day Registration: In-Person: $35 (until 8:30 a.m. only)
• Kids Registration: Kids under 8 years old - FREE! (no dogs please)

Deadline for shirt orders: April 10th

Refund Policy

We do not offer refunds for this event.

More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: Dash for Dogs 5K Run or Walk.