Activities and Vendors
In addition to enjoying a wonderful walk or run through Portland, there are plenty of activities to enjoy before and after the Dash.
Full Schedule of Contests, Clinics, Music and More »
Canine Contests
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| Canine Crooner Contest |
- Best Singing Duo (dog & human)
- Doggie Musical Sit (like Musical Chairs)
- Best Silly Pet Trick
- Peanut Butter Challenge (which dog eats peanut butter the fastest)
- Frisbee Contest (fetch a Frisbee, judged on time and distance)
- Last Beggar Sitting (new!)
- Doggie and Human Dance Contest (new!)
Note: There is no charge to participate, but you must be a registered Dasher with a race bib in order to join in a contest.
Doggie Clinics and Shows
Don't miss these great opportunities to teach your dog new skills:
- Frisbee Demonstration by professional doggie Frisbee team
- Herding Dogs Clinic
- Frisbee Clinic (get help teaching Fido to fetch the disc)
- Sports with Dogs Clinic for Children
Note: There is no charge to participate, but you must be a registered Dasher with a race bib.
Food, Music, Vendors & More
- Pancake breakfast (free to Dashers; $5 for others)
- Live music - Featuring Whistlin' Rufus 10 - 11 am; World's Finest 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Children's activities
- Vendor village featuring great pet products and services
- OHS booths where you can learn about our animal investigators, training classes, and more
Schedule
Time |
North Stage |
Starting Line Stage |
South Stage |
Frisbee Area |
Other |
| 7:30 am | Registration Opens | ||||
| 7:45 | Terry Baber | ||||
| 8:00 | Sports Dog Clinic | Pancakes 8-12 Papa Murphy's Noodles & Co. |
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| 8:15 | |||||
| 8:30 | |||||
| 8:45 | Sponsor Presentations | ||||
| 9:00 | 2.5 Run & walk | ||||
| 9:15 | 2.5 Walk | ||||
| 9:30 | 2.5 Walk | ||||
| 9:45 | Whistlin' Rufus Band | 1.5 Walk Begins | |||
| 10:00 | |||||
| 10:15 | Last Beggar Sitting | Frisbee Show | |||
| 10:30 | Singing Duo | ||||
| 10:45 | Best Kiss | Frisbee Clinic | |||
| 11:00 | LexiDog Fashion Show | Frisbee Contest | |||
| 11:15 | Doggie & Human Dance Off | ||||
| 11:30 | World's Finest | Doggie Musical Chairs | |||
| 11:45 | |||||
| 12:00 pm | Frisbee Show | ||||
| 12:15 | Silly Pet Trick | ||||
| 12:30 | Peanut Butter Challenge | ||||
| 12:45 | |||||
| 1:00 |
Participating Vendors
Top Dog Vendors
- All-Pet Network
- Darwin’s Natural Pet Products
- Hotel Monaco
- LexiDog Boutique and Social Club
- Healthy Pets Northwest
- Sniff Dog Hotel
Good Buddy Vendors
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