Hot Dog Run: Fast & Furriest 5K/1Mile
About this race
Midland Humane Coalition presents a high-octane race where paws meet pavement...The 12th Annual Hot Dog Run: FAST & FURRIEST!
Hot Dog Run is one of Midland’s most beloved traditions — a dog-friendly, family-friendly 5K/1 Mile annual race where runners/walkers and four-legged friends come together to support Midland Humane Coalition’s mission.
This race is an important fundraiser for Midland Humane Coalition.
The end goal: to give homeless cats & dogs a chance to reach their forever finish line -- HOME!
We encourage race participants to either:
- DONATE - click on the Donate tab on top of this page.
- BECOME A FUNDRAISER - create your own Hot Dog Run fundraising page! Ask your friends for support!
🐾Thank you so much ~ from the cool cats & dogs of MHC! 🐾
Find out more about Midland Humane Coalition and how to support our mission!
REGISTER TODAY! DON'T DELAY!To ensure the safety of both dogs and participants, registration will be CAPPED AT 500 participants!
This limit will help us maintain a comfortable and controlled environment, reduce congestion along the course, and ensure that all attendees—both two- and four-legged—have a safe and enjoyable experience. We encourage early registration, as spots are expected to fill quickly
Registration Details:🐾 Humans and dogs of all ages, sizes, speeds, breeds are WELCOME! Bring a stroller if needed for smaller kids/dogs.
🐾 Every animal must have at least (1) owner. Please bring your leashes!
🐾 Participants are NOT REQUIRED to have a pet to join.
Race Date:May 2, 2026
Race Location:Midland College - Allison Fine Arts Building
3600 N Garfield St Midland, TX US 79705
Race Day Schedule:7:30 AM - Registration opens / Race Packet Pick-up
8:30 AM - 5K begins
8:35 AM - 1 Mile begins
9:00 AM - Awards
9:30 AM - Pet Costume Competition begins (FREE ENTRY FOR ALL! Fabulous prizes await winners of: Best Costume & Best Race-themed Costume) Pets and Humans are encouraged to join as a team!
This route loops around the Midland College campus. The route will be marked and a map will be provided prior to the race.
PIT STOP - 2 Hydration Stations will be available at every half mile for humans and animals!
Race Perks:🐾 Fast & Furriest MEDAL
🐾 Fast & Furriest RACE BIB
🐾 Orangetheory Fitness 1 Month Gym Membership ($179 value)
🐾 Fast & Furriest Shirts (for purchase)
🐾 SWAG BAGS - filled with goodies from our race sponsors + super popular Dog Drinking Bottle
🐾 FREE Pet Costume Competition Contest Entry
🐾 FREE Breakfast and Post-Race REFRESHMENTS
🐾 Access to Vendor Market (get more pet swag from our vendors!)
Race Packet Pick Up:Runners can pick up their packets at these locations:
🐾 Midland Athletic Company
3326 N Midkiff Rd. Midland, TX 79705
Friday, May 1, 2026
10 AM - 6 PM
🐾 Midland College
3600 N Garfield St Midland, TX 79705
Saturday, May 3, 2025
7:15 AM- 8:15 AM
Volunteer Information:Our events are a success because we have such fabulous VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteering provides an opportunity to serve participants at aid stations, registration, on the course with directions, with post race food and drinks, etc.
To volunteer for the race, please sign up on the Volunteer Tab on this website.
Midland Humane Coalition is always looking for volunteers to help with pets! Email adopt@midlandhumane.org
*Times subject to change.
*All ages are welcome!
*Strollers are welcome.
*All Dogs must be leashed. Please keep your dogs by your side at all times. Please keep retractable leashes locked. Please clean up after your pet.
Pick your distance
Running
HOT DOG RUN 5K
HOT DOG RUN 1 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Midland, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 8:29 PM local time (CDT) in Midland on May 2, 2026 — 13h 28m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Hot Dog Run: Fast & Furriest 5K/1Mile
HOT DOG RUN 5K · 319 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evan Wymore | 18:05 | 5:49 /mi |
| 2 | Nate Meldrum | 19:06 | 6:09 /mi |
| 3 | Elijah Givens | 19:45 | 6:21 /mi |
| 4 | Reece Guenther | 19:45 | 6:22 /mi |
| 5 | Jordan Payne | 20:04 | 6:28 /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, 18 Midland events
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