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

Pre-registration $37

Last day to pre-register is February 5, 2026

$37

Day-of Registration $42

If available

$42

1 Mile Walk

Pre-registration $25

Last day to pre-register is February 5, 2026

$25

Day-of Registration $30

If available

$30

Packet Pick-up

February 6th 5:00pm-7:00pm

South Conference Center

5:00pm-7:00pm

Schedule

Saturday, February 7, 2026

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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 7, 2026

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 6, 2026

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up begins in Conference Center. 5:00pm

Packet pick-up ends in Conference Center. 7:00pm

Additional Information

- 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
- 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.