Fetch 5K
About this race
We’re excited to partner with The Boneyard Dog Park and Biergarten again for the Annual Dog Jog!
Register now for the 5K walk/run, 1 mile walk, or kids run. Then join Fetch afterwards for our annual party to celebrate 12 years of hard work and more than 4,500 dogs rescued!
Photos by Catherine Zdeblick
Join fellow runners on September 12, 2026 for the Fetch 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Madison.
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5K
*Registrations within 48 hours of the race are not guaranteed the preferred T-shirt size. We'll try!* Runners or walkers welcome. Dogs may participate, please read and follow the Dog Rules on the main page. If registering a dog, you must also complete The Boneyard's waiver at the link included in your confirmation email.
1 Mile Fun Walk
*Registrations within 48 hours of the race are not guaranteed the preferred T-shirt size. We'll try!* Runners or walkers welcome. Dogs may participate, please read and follow the Dog Rules on the main page. If registering a dog, you must also complete The Boneyard's waiver at the link included in your confirmation email.
Kids 1 Mile Fun Walk
*Registrations within 48 hours of the race are not guaranteed the preferred T-shirt size. We'll try!* For children 15 & under participating in the 1 Mile Fun Walk. Please note that children must be at least 15 years old to enter the off-leash areas. Children of all ages are allowed in the on-leash area and inside, where most of the post-race party activities will take place.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 10-year monthly averages for September in Madison.
About Madison
Fetch 5K takes place in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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