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Run for the Dogs - Portland
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Run for the Dogs - Portland

Portland, Maine, United States
Aug 30, 2026
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About this race

Run for the Dogs 5K features a fast, flat, and scenic course and proceeds from this event support a local rescue!  

Join us on  Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 9:00 am  for an exciting event that features the scenic views of Back Cove Park, Portland, ME  and supports a local rescue.  With awesome swag for all dog lovers and runners, this race is a sure thing for a great doggy good time!  This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing.  Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.     

Registration Includes:

  • T-Shirt 
  • Finisher Medal
  • Dog Charm
  • 5k Run/Walk Entry
  • Chip Timed Race Bib
  • Live Race Results
  • Finisher Photographs
  • Finish Line Treats For Humans and Dogs!
  Can I Run with My Pet?  Absolutely!  We are running to support pets, pet lovers, and animal charities!  So you can run or walk with or without your pet!  All pets that are participating must be on a short lead and well behaved. Can I participate virtually?     Yes, click here to register for our Virtual Run for the Dogs. Start Time:  All Participants will start at 9:00AM. Packet Pickup: will be on race day beginning 1 hour prior to race start time.

Join fellow runners on August 30, 2026 for the Run for the Dogs - Portland. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Portland.

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5k

Aug 30, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 2-year monthly averages for August in Portland.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 14.0° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 21.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 14.0° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 21.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
21.8
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.2mm

About Portland

Run for the Dogs - Portland takes place in Portland, Maine, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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