Sun, May 16, 2027

Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Barrington, IL

Registration open14th annual

5K1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Apr 13, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk

This is a certified, timed road race that welcomes dogs on the course alongside their owners. The event benefits a local no-kill animal shelter, so the atmosphere reflects that. Leashed dogs are encouraged to run or walk the whole distance, provided they are current on vaccinations and comfortable around other animals and people.

The shelter itself is the heart of the event, and some runners use it as a chance to set up personal fundraising pages in addition to entering the race. A family walk starts shortly after the main race finishes, so groups with younger kids or slower dogs have their own option.

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Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

185finishers

19:35winner

38:00median

1:17:12cutoff

Top 3: Hugh Gebhardt (19:35) · Derek Gebhardt (19:53) · Teddy Grossman (20:43)

The Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk is in its 14th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K5/16/2027 08:00$35

1 Mile5/16/2027 10:00$25

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Common Questions About the Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 38:00, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:17:12, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (185 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Dash for the Dogs 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk?

The 5K winner ran 19:35 while the median finisher took 38:00. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

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