Dog Days Run Walk

Hattiesburg, MS

Sat, Jun 13, 2026

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When

Saturday, June 13th, 2026

Where

Kamper Park (parking lot next to the Hattiesburg Zoo Pavilion), Hattiesburg MS

Distances

About this race

Race Overview

Run or Walk the Dogs Days 5 mile, 5 K, or 2 mile event on Saturday, June 13, 2026! This family-friendly event supports the Mississippi Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, helping raise funds to provide the training and education needed for our community to fully benefit from the recently passed Jill’s Law, ensuring insurance covers advanced testing to allow earlier, more accurate diagnoses and access to newer treatments that can slow the disease, giving families more time to plan and be together.

Event Details

Date: June 13, 2026
Location: Kamper Park (parking lot next to the Hattiesburg Zoo Pavilion), Hattiesburg, MS
Start Time: 7:30 a.m.
Distances: 5 Mile, 5K, and 2 Mile

Course Information

The 5 Mile, 5K, and 2 Mile races kick off early in the morning to beat the heat, offering participants the choice to run or walk with or without their furry companions. All routes will start and finish at Kamper Park (107 S 17th Avenue in Hattiesburg) at 7:30 a.m., guiding participants through the scenic Avenues of Hattiesburg, a charming neighborhood with shaded paths. Expect encouragement along the way from community volunteers. The race concludes back at Kamper Park, where a lively Finish Line Festival ("Pawty") awaits both racers and their pets.

Canine Participants

Health: Ensure your pup is in good health and properly conditioned to join the race.
Routes: The 2 mile and 5K routes are pup-friendly, with water stations provided for both runners and dogs.
Restrictions: Dogs are not permitted in the 5 mile run.
Leashes: All dogs must be vaccinated and leashed with fixed leashes. (No retractable leashes, please!)

Event Activities

At the Dog Days event, enjoy breakfast by Topher's, participate in the Run-by Dog Pageant judged by local celebrities along the race course (dogs identified by participants' bib numbers), and receive custom finisher medals for all racers. Additionally, all participants will receive a limited edition event t-shirt if registered before the t shirt cut off date (TBA). The race will start promptly at 7:30 a.m. and is timed by MS Race Timing. We want all our participants to stick around for the Finish Line Festival, featuring vendors, refreshments, entertainment, door prizes, and plenty of fun!

Finisher Medals and Awards

Medals: ALL participants who finish their chosen event will receive a Limited Edition custom finisher medal at the finish line.
Awards: The TOP TEN "BIG DOGS" will also be awarded prizes.
Categories: "Big Dogs" are the fastest ten Male and Female finishers in the 5 mile race and the fastest ten Male/Female finishers with/without dogs in the 5K and 2 Mile Walk events.
Run-by Dog Pageant: Bring your pooch dressed in their finest costume and ready to show off their tricks to compete in the Run-by Dog Pageant.