2010 Doggie Dash & Dawdle

Date

Start: Sunday, November 7, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

Additional Date Information

see below

Address

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park
4401 Alameda N.E. Albuquerque, NM

Fees

Adult - $25 until Oct 29th, thereafter & on race day - $30
Children (12 & Under) - $10 until Oct 29th, thereafter & on race day - $15

Brief Description

Come join the Animal Humane and dash or dawdle and benefit the pet residents at Animal Humane!

Doggie Dash & Dawdle

November 7, 2010 is the 28th Annual Doggie Dash & Dawdle, Animal Humane's largest fundraiser. This is a day that raises funds for the pet residents at Animal Humane while bringing the community together for fun, exercise, food, entertainment, and dogs! Come and join the tradition.

For more information go to our website.

Event Highlights

Doggie Dash & Dawdle is fun for the whole family. In addition to the dashes & the dawdle,visit Pet Plaza, play at Dash Bash: A Carnival for Dogs, and more!

Booster Club Online Fundraising

A fundraising page will automatically be created for you once you register online! You can then personalize your page, and invite your friends & family to make a donation online.

Start a Team!

To register a Team, someone must act as the Captain and click on the Taem Captain Registration link.
After creating your Team Name and registering, your Team Name will show up in a drop down box on the registration form for members to select from.

Team Members

After your Team Captain has created your team name, click on Register Now and select the Team Member Registration option(Adult or Child). Be sure to select your team name from the drop down box on the form.

Race Start Times

5K Human Only Dash 9:00 am
5K Animal Friendly Dash 10:00 am
2 Mile Dawdle 11:00 am
Registration begins at 8:00 am the day of the race

Child Price

12 and under:
$10 on or before Oct. 29th
$15 after October 29th including the day of the race.

Rent-a-Dog

Animal Humane will bring adoptable dogs to the event! Come visit with the wonderful dogs that need a permanent, loving home. Don’t have a dog? You can rent one at the Animal Humane Rent-a-Dog booth for $10…or adopt for a lifetime.

Timed Runners

Timed dashers in the 5K's are eligible for prizes based on overall male/female times and male/female/age group times. The fastest time in each timed group will be awarded a race medal. The overall best times will receive a plaque in addition to an REI Runner’s Prize Pack.

  • Under 18
  • 18-29 men/women
  • 30-39 men/women
  • 40-49 men/women
  • 50-59 men/women
  • 60+ men/women

    • 5K Human Only Dash 9:00 am

    This is a USATF Certified five kilometer course. Awards will only be given to timed participants running without a dog.

    5K Animal Friendly Dash 10:00 am

    This is a USATF Certified five kilometer course. Awards will only be given to timed participants running with a dog.

    2 Mile Dawdle 11:00 am

    As the most popular event, this two mile course is for all ages and canine breeds. This is a noncompetitive race.

    Directions and Parking

    To get to Balloon Fiesta Park, exit Alameda from I-25 and head west. Turn north on Balloon Museum Drive and follow the signs. Parking is free! Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your event to get ready to dash and dawdle.

    Bringing your Dog

    Although it is not a requirement to bring a canine partner it sure adds to the fun. Dogs must be kept on a leash (6 feet or less) at all times. All dogs must be current on vaccinations before attending. No extendable leashes, please. Any dog considered unfit or dangerous to other competitors may be withdrawn from the event by Doggie Dash staff.

    Packet Pick-up

    Every participant receives a race packet that includes a race bib, a doggie surprise, and an event t-shirt. Please note that t-shirt sizes will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Pick up your packets at REI (1550 Mercantile Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM) on Friday, November 5th from 3:00pm-6:00pm or Saturday, November 6th from 9:00am-2:00pm.
    You can also pick up your packets at Balloon Fiesta Park on the day of the race.

    Microchip Clinic

    Animal Humane will be hosting a microchip clinic from 9:00am to 1:00pm. You can get your dog chipped for only $20 during the event.

    Additional Information

    Race day schedule- 8:00am registration for all races
    Online registration ends November 6th at 11:59pm
    5K Human Only starts at 9:00am
    5K Animal Friendly starts at 10:00am
    2 Mile Dawdle starts at 11:00am
    Race Day Packet Pick-Up: starts at 7:30 am
    Event will take place rain or shine. As in the past, we anticipate hundreds of dogs and thousands of people. Participants will be able to view and order event photos from Legends Sports Photography.

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