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Now entering its 23rd year, Doggie Dash is Portland's most popular event for dog lovers (voted #1 pet event by Spot Magazine readers "by a landslide").
Last year, more than 5,000 animal lovers came to Waterfront Park, raising over $230,000 for animals in need. Registration is $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event.
When: May 15th, 2010. On-site registration opens at 7:30 am; runners leave at 9:00 am; walkers begin at 9:15 am. Note: all runners/walkers must check in at the main registration tent before the race. Doggie Dash activities continue until 1 pm with fun for all. A full schedule will be posted online as we get closer to day of the event.
Where: Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland. The main registration tent is located in the park near the intersection of SW Naito Parkway and SW Pine St. (close to the Battleship Oregon monument). Vendor booths and demonstration areas will stretch along the park from Pine St. to the Morrison Bridge. See the park on Google Maps.
Course: There are two courses to choose from: the 1.5 mile " Doggie Dash Classic" begins on SW Naito Parkway near Stark St. You'll proceed down a car-free Naito Parkway to the Salmon St. fountains, then turn north along the park's seawall, and return south on Naito Parkway.
The 2.5 mile "Bridge to Bridge" route is open to both walkers and runners. It uses the same stating and ending points as the 1.5 mile route, but takes Dashers over the Hawthorne Bridge, along the Eastbank Esplanade, over the Steel Bridge, and back to Waterfront Park. It's dog friendly and has great views of the city. Runners leave at 9:00 am for the 2.5 mile run, followed by walkers on the 2.5 mile route, followed by runners/walkers on the 1.5 mile loop.
Contests: Doggie Dash features eight different contests for people and pets, beginning at 8:00 am with Silly Pet Tricks and ending at noon with Bobbing for Dogs. Other contests include Strangest Mutt Mix, Singing Duo, Best Kiss, So Ugly I'm Cute, Best Dressed Dog, Peanut Butter Challenge, and Doggie Musical Chairs. Watch this web page for more information and a complete schedule.
To see the schedule of contests and prizes, click here.
Contests winners will receive prizes courtesy of K103-fm, such as tickets to concerts and special events. Hotel Monaco will provide a special "Romance Package" prize for the winner of the Best Kiss contest. The contests are open to all Dashers; there is no charge to enter.
Activities: In addition to contests (see above) and music (see below) Doggie Dash features a pancake breakfast (free to Dashers, $5 for others) from 8 am - 10:30 am. Food from Papa Murphy's and Burgerville will be on sale from 10 am - 1 pm.
Greg Gustafson of Border Collies International will be conducting doggie Frisbee demonstrations at at 8:00 am and 11:30 am, and a Frisbee contest (open to all Dashers and their dogs; no charge to enter) from 10:30 am - 11:30 am.
Don't miss the LexiDog Fashion show at 10:45 am, followed by the Best Dressed Contest at 11 am (Dasher and their dogs may enter the contest without charge).
Music: Three great bands will be playing at Doggie Dash:
Brian Odell Band, 8:00 am - 8:45 Jacob Merlin, 10:00 am - 10:45 The Druthers, 11:15 - Noon
Directions: Doggie Dash takes place at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. The park is located between SW Naito Parkway and the Willamette River, with the Doggie Dash registration tent located near the intersection of of SW Naito Parkway and SW Pine St. (close to the Battleship Oregon monument). See the park on Google Maps.
Parking: Smart Park Garages at:
Take TriMet instead! Thanks to TriMet for inviting dogs (with their owners) participating in Doggie Dash onto their trains. Please follow the guidelines below:
Download a Registration Form
If you prefer to mail in your registration form, or drop it off at the OHS shelter, you can download and print out the registration form (PDF). Registration is $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event. You can register online here.
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