Hot Dog Run: Fast & Furriest 5K/1Mile

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: 

1. DONATE - click on the Donate tab on top of this page. 
2. 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!

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

🐾 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. 

May 2, 2026

Midland College - Allison Fine Arts Building

3600 N Garfield St Midland, TX US 79705

​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! 

🐾 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!) 

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

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. 

Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the Hot Dog Run: Fast & Furriest 5K/1Mile. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Midland.