Sat, Feb 6, 2027

Dog Daze 5K

Columbia, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 29, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Dog Daze 5K

The course starts and finishes at Olde Woodlands Park and winds through nearby neighborhoods. The terrain is flat and the route has a reputation for fast times. Dogs run too, on leash, and the race even has awards for the top canine finishers. It benefits a local nonprofit focused on pet spay, neuter, and microchipping.

Packet pickup the evening before is at Craft & Draft on Devine Street, a dog-friendly spot where a food truck will be on site and a portion of the bar's sales goes to the benefiting nonprofit. Race-morning pickup opens well before the start at the park itself.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

5K · 2026 results

338finishers

15:56winner

37:23median

1:07:41cutoff

Top 3: Evan Lessard (15:56) · Shawn Wiler (16:04) · Isabella Crowe (18:19)

The Dog Daze 5K has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K2/6/2027 08:00$35

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Common Questions About the Dog Daze 5K

Will I finish last at the Dog Daze 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:23, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:07:41, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Dog Daze 5K a good first 5K?

A field of 338 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 Dog Daze 5K?

The 5K winner ran 15:56 while the median finisher took 37:23. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.