Doggie Dash & Dawdle
About this race
Join Animal Humane and hundreds of pet lovers for our signature event, Doggie Dash & Dawdle, recognized as Albuquerque's must-attend pet event.
Participate in a 5K dash, 1-mile dawdle, or enjoy our exciting Doggie Carnival, Watering Bowl featuring local brews, and Barketplace filled with local vendors. You can even stop by the Rent-A-Dog Tent to meet (and rent!) adoptable dogs. It's New Mexico's biggest party for pets & people for 44 years running!
Help us reach our fundraising goal of $200,000 to benefit the wonderful dogs & cats in our care and ensure they find forever homes. Every donation counts!
It's free to attend, spectate, shop the Barketplace, and enjoy the dog park! There are fees for our Carnival, Watering Bowl, run/walk, and Rent-A-Dog Tent, which can be paid in person at the event.
Vendor opportunities for this race are open! Please contact doggiedash@animalhumanenm.org for more information.
Join fellow runners on March 15, 2026 for the Doggie Dash & Dawdle. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Albuquerque.
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Running
5K Dash (without canine companion)
Please Note: We will be placing Dashers in two corrals at the start line. Individuals running without a dog will be placed in the first corral and those running with a dog will be placed in the second. The race will be chip timed.
5k Dash (with canine companion)
Please Note: We will be placing Dashers in two corrals at the start line. Individuals running without a dog will be placed in the first corral and those running with a dog will be placed in the second. The race will be chip timed.
Walking
Dawdle (with or without dog)
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Albuquerque in 2026, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Albuquerque
Doggie Dash & Dawdle takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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