Canine Classic at Paws Up
About this race
The Canine Classic is a trail hike/run for you and your dog(s) through the scenic trails at Paws Up! Participants can choose from Half-Marathon, 5-Mile, 2-Mile races or an untimed hike.
Dogs are welcome and encouraged to participate, and can do so off-leash on these trap-free lands.
The run takes you on mostly designated trails and some dirt roads. Runners can expect uneven trails especially through pasture area.
After the race enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch prepared by the amazing team at Paws Up. All race entries include one lunch coupon, a swag bag, and the opportunity to win some great prizes! Additional lunch coupons can be purchased the day of the race for $15.
The event is cupless. There will be four aid stations on the 13-mile course.
Event proceeds benefit Working Dogs for Conservation. Virtual Race option available! Download and send your results to breanne@wd4c.org and receive your swag. See Registration information for dates and pricing.
Questions? Contact: Mindy at Mmarcum@pawsup.com (lodging, event information) OR Bre at breanne@wd4c.org (race information)
Tentative Race Schedule
7:45 am Half-Marathon check in
8:00 am Half-Marathon starts
8:10 am Half marathon start with dogs
9:00 am 5-Mile check in
9:15 am 5-Mile starts
9:25 am 5-Mile with dogs
10:30 am 2-Mile starts
8:30 am-12:30 pm Course open to any untimed hike participants
Pick your distance
Running
Half-Marathon
Join us for a fun 13.1 miles through the woods, over the gorgeous terrain and pasture prairie, along Elk Creek to the Blackfoot River on the secure property and well-marked trails of the Resort at PawsUp. Dogs are welcome on or off leash on this trail and 4 aid stations with water are provided throughout this race. Your ticket price includes race timing, a gourmet barbeque buffet complete with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options, and some really fabulous swag and raffle prizes for you and your dog. All donations benefit Working Dogs for Conservation. It's such a fun event and we hope to see you there. Than you for helping to make a difference for conservation and rescue dogs! Approximately 1300 feet elevation gain
5-Mile
This 5-mile trail is fun and fabulous as you journey through an old gold mining forest and next to Elk Creek. Dogs are welcome on or off leash, and this route includes 1 aid station with water. Your ticket price includes race timing, as well as a gourmet barbeque buffet complete with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options, and some really fabulous swag and raffle prizes for you and your dog. All donations benefit Working Dogs for Conservation. Can't wait for you to join us for this fun event, truly like no other, and help rescue dogs and conservation! Approximately 500 feet elevation gain
2-Mile
This relaxing and family-friendly 2-mile run/walk trail is through a mostly shaded wooded trail. Dogs are welcome on or off leash for this course. Your ticket price includes race timing, as well as a gourmet barbeque buffet complete with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options, and some really fabulous swag and raffle prizes for you and your dog. All donations benefit Working Dogs for Conservation. Join us in making a difference for conservation while enjoying this beautiful property outdoors with us!
Wine and Bitch Dinner
Paws Up’s culinary team will prepare a custom meal, complete with wine pairings and decadent desserts, as well as tail-wag-worthy gourmet dog treats. While you enjoy dinner, your dog will romp during supervised play time with others in our expansive indoor arena. We'll also have a silent auction, conservation dog demonstrations, and a chance to meet some of our dogs and conservation staff! Thank you for helping support rescue dogs and ensuring conservation continues to happen! https://www.pawsup.com/events/wine-and-bitch
Fundraiser
Fundraise for the Canine Classic and receive the amazing opportunity to go glamping at the deluxe Resort at Paws Up. All donations are tax deductible and go directly to Working Dogs For Conservation. * You can participate virtually and use fundraising prizes through August 2026 -Blackout dates do apply
Virtual Hike/Run/Walk
Join from anywhere at a time that is convenient for you! While we'll miss you at our event, we're grateful for you to still join us remotely! The virtual race must be completed between August 1st-25th. Please email results to breanne@wd4c.org instead of submitting them to runsignup. Fundraise for the Canine Classic and receive the amazing opportunity to go glamping at the deluxe Resort at Paws Up. All donations are tax deductible and go directly to Working Dogs For Conservation. * You can participate virtually and use fundraising prizes through August 2026
Early Bird Special- 5 mile Run/Hike AND Wine and Bitch Dinner
Back by popular demand! Special pricing for the run/hike and dinner. Limited spots available. Contact The Resort at Paws Up for discounted lodging. (800) 210-6445
Untimed Hike - All Distances
For those that would prefer to socially distance themselves and/or their dogs, we offer an untimed run/hike option for all distances. We do still need to keep track of you on the trails though, so be sure to stop in at registration and let us know when you arrive and when you return! Your ticket price includes a gourmet barbeque buffet complete with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options, and some really fabulous swag and raffle prizes for you and your dog. All donations benefit Working Dogs for Conservation. We're grateful for your support and can't wait to see you there!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Greenough, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 8:32 PM local time (MDT) in Greenough on August 22, 2026 — 13h 51m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Canine Classic at Paws Up
142 finishers across 4 distances · leading places in the Half-Marathon
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logan Laird | 1:34:47 | 7:14 /mi |
| 2 | Marlie Johnson | 2:04:16 | 9:29 /mi |
| 3 | Hunter Hill | 2:09:03 | 9:51 /mi |
| 4 | Lisa Urnaitis | 2:18:58 | 10:36 /mi |
| 5 | Brian Snobar | 2:22:32 | 10:53 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Greenough events
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