UltiMutt Race 2027 — Mill Spring, NC

UltiMutt Race 2027 Sat & Sun, March 13 - 14, 2027 Tryon Resort · Mill Spring, NC 5k Obstacle Race & Noble Dog Fest Celebrate our ancient friendship with dogs while building a bond with your dog that will last a lifetime! About the UltiMutt Race UltiMutt Race & Noble Dog Fest, sponsored by Noble Dog Hotel & Lodge , is a 5k obstacle race & festival designed by canine agility & fitness pros to challenge a dog & owner team over 17+ obstacles at your pace, with our Competitive & Fun Run options! Running UltiMutt = Saving Lives! 10% of race fees & 100% of donations are given to Greenville County Animal Care, the largest open intake shelter in the Carolinas. Start Line: 1 runner starts every 15 seconds to eliminate crowding and bottlenecking on the course. The event is fully outdoors with ample space to spread out. Race Day Details Dates Saturday & Sunday, March 13 & 14, 2027 Location Tryon Resort, 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756 Distance 5k obstacle course, 17+ obstacles First Wave 9:00 AM both days Course Closes 1:30 PM both days Noble Dog Fest Sat & Sun, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · free admission for the whole family, including the family dog! Parking Free onsite Online Registration Closes Friday, March 12, 2027 Benefiting Greenville County Animal Care Wave Schedule Every wave is capped. Pick your start time when you register — waves sell out individually, so the time you want is the time you should grab. Saturday, March 13, 2027 9:00 AM 5k Competitive — Large Dog (36+ lbs) 75 spots 9:00 AM 5k Competitive — Small Dog (up to 35 lbs) 75 spots 9:30 AM 5k Competitive — Large Dog (36+ lbs) 75 spots 9:30 AM 5k Competitive — Small Dog (up to 35 lbs) 75 spots 10:00 AM 5k Fun Run / Walk 125 spots 10:30 AM 5k Fun Run / Walk 125 spots 11:00 AM 5k Fun Run / Walk 125 spots 11:30 AM 5k Fun Run / Walk 125 spots Sunday, March 14, 2027 Set your clocks forward. Daylight saving time begins at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 14 — you lose an hour overnight. All Sunday wave times below are the new time. Most phones and watches update on their own; anything you set by hand will not. 9:00 AM 5k Fun Run / Walk 125 spots 9:30 AM 5k Fun Run / Walk 125 spots 10:00 AM 5k Fun Run / Walk 125 spots 10:30 AM 5k Fun Run / Walk 125 spots *Competitive waves run Saturday only. Sunday is Fun Run / Walk. Race Options Competitive Wave Timed. 30 squats to skip or fail an obstacle. Saturday only. Awarded: Top Male & Female with a Large Dog (36+ lbs) Awarded: Top Male & Female with a Small Dog (up to 35 lbs) Awarded: Top Non-Binary Person with a dog Fun Run Wave Non-timed 5k fun run / walk. You can skip any obstacle. Saturday and Sunday. No awards — just you, your dog, and 17+ obstacles at your own pace. Course A 5k loop across the grounds of Tryon Resort with 17+ obstacles built by canine agility and fitness pros. Fully outdoors, with plenty of room between teams. Dogs start in solo lane, 1 team every 15 seconds. Course map: to be posted. A link will be added here once the 2027 route is finalized. Water & Aid Water is available for both two-legged and four-legged athletes at the start / finish area, with dog bowls on hand. Bring a collapsible bowl if your dog prefers their own. On-course water stops: 1 water stop per mile and exact locations to be confirmed for 2027. Parking Free parking onsite at Tryon Resort, 25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC 28756. Spectators park in the same lots — no separate pass needed. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your wave so you and your dog have time to settle in. What's Included Finisher Medal Commemorative, every finisher Collectible Patch Iron-on, unique to the year Race Photos Sponsored, free to download Noble Dog Fest Full access included All runners get a timed, published result. Noble Dog Fest — Saturday, 9 AM to 2 PM Free admission for the whole family, including the family dog. Food & beverage trucks Noble Nessie's Craft Biergarten Music & Champion Awards Ceremony Vendor Village — 20+ local shops Photo booths & pup caricatures Festival Activities Pre-Register for Festival Activities Paint ur Pet Workshop , led by Jessica Brush Try it! Dog Yoga, led by Deb of Sunbelly Cafe Try it! SwiftPaws Lure Coursing Try it! WCERA Canine Escape Room Try it! Canine Conditioning / Agility Try it! Herding Instinct Tests with On the Lamb Other Activities - Pre-Registration not required Dogs & Drinks Mixer: Fri, March 12 @ 6:00 PM, Grab your race bib early & head to one of the 6 restaurants onsite! Sat 9 AM – 2 PM: Palmetto Disc Dog demos & club intro with Lucas Croft Sat/Sun 9 AM – 2 PM: NACC Canicross harness / gear fittings — drop-in Lodging — Make It a Weekend To book the discounted rate you must CALL 828-863-1103 and mention you are an "UltiMutt Guest." These rates are not available online. Tryon Resort features 1,600 acres of nature trails, 6 onsite restaurants, 20+ boutique shops, family entertainment, and more. The property offers a variety of onsite lodging options : 50 dry tent camping spaces — available unt