Dog Days of Winter Dog Jog 5K & 1 Mile Walk
A trail race created especially for you and your fluffy friend. Stick around for adoption events, clinics, doggy vendors and more at the Dog Days of Winter.
Activity
Trail Running
Distance
5K / 1-Mile
Location
Charlotte, NC
Registration
5K
Pre-registration
$37
Last day to pre-register is February 13, 2025
$37
Day-of Registration
$42
If available
$42
1 Mile Walk
Pre-registration
$25
Last day to pre-register is February 13, 2025
$25
Day-of Registration
$30
If available
$30
Packet Pick-up
February 14th
5:00pm-7:00pm
South Conference Center
5:00pm-7:00pm
Schedule
Saturday, February 15, 2025

5k Trail Race
Day of packet pick-up opens
9:00am
Mass start (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time)
10:00am
Course closes (official times will no longer be recorded)
11:00am
Saturday, February 15, 2025

1 Mile Walk
Day of packet pick-up opens
9:00am
Mass start (runners must start within 5 minutes of designated start time)
10:00am
Course closes (official times not recorded)
11:00am
Friday, February 14, 2025

Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up begins in Conference Center.
5:00pm
Packet pick-up ends in Conference Center.
7:00pm
Additional Information
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- Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times
- Owners should be prepared to clean up after their pet
- Race HQ will have dog bowls filled with water
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- Waiver Policy
- All participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating.
- Waiver may be printed and brought to packet pick-up or completed on site.
- The waiver is not included in the online registration form.
- Refund and Transfer Policy
- Race Registration is non-refundable.
- Trail Safety
- Trails will be open to other runners, hikers and bikers at all times.
- Communicate when passing other trail users.
- No E-bikes or any form of powered transportation are permitted in any Whitewater Race Series events.
- Weather Policy
- Events are scheduled to proceed rain or shine.
- The Whitewater Center reserves the right to alter/reschedule/cancel any Whitewater Race Series event at any time.
- Parking Policy
- The Whitewater Center has a $12 daily parking fee. Annual parking passes are available for $40.
- Emergency Policy
- The Whitewater Center does not conduct trail rescues.
- Participants must call 911 if emergency services are needed.
- Emergency location markers are located within the trail system.
- Waiver Policy
Course Map

Race Shirts
Race shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before February 3rd, 2025.

Race Hoodies
Optional race hoodies are only guaranteed to those who pre-register on or before February 3rd, 2025.
Awards
The top three overall male and female winners of the 5k trail race will receive an award.
Participants must be present at the award ceremony to receive awards.
Results
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