*THESE MEDALS WILL START SHIPPING OUT APRIL 2026! August 26th, 2026 is International Dog Day! To help celebrate, we are hosting our tenth annual Day of the Dog: Run, Walk or Jog 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2! We invite you to complete your chosen distance anytime in August or September for, or with, your favorite four legged friend. Races can be completed anytime in August or September 2026 even better if it's August 26th! 1 mile, 5k, 10k, 13.1, and 26.2 virtual races are available — you choose which distance you want to complete Great for all ages Registration Fee: $25 (includes a medal, bib, and donation to charity) Medals and bibs will begin shipping out mid-May 2026 Cost: The price is $25 and that includes your medal, bib and at least 15% of every entry will be donated to charity. *Charity Disclaimer: We are not a nonprofit organization — we simply believe in supporting great causes whenever we can. A portion of your race registration is donated to a charitable organization. Over the
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 22.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Mcdonough, GA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
