Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Doggy Dash 5K

Dexter, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

About the Doggy Dash 5K

The race runs through Hudson Mills Metropark, so expect tree cover, open parkland, and paths that feel more like a nature walk than a road race. Dogs are welcome on course, which shapes the whole morning: expect leashes, wagging tails, and a pace that reflects that. The course has water and bananas along the way.

The park charges a vehicle entry fee unless you hold a Metroparks annual pass, so factor that in before you drive out. After finishing, there are baked goods and breakfast sandwiches available for purchase near the finish, along with dog treats. Custom bandanas and stuffed animals are also on sale at the event.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

134finishers

17:53winner

54:43median

1:25:28cutoff

Top 3: Samuel Schechtman (17:53) · Meg Rolfzen (20:49) · Jason Szatkowski (21:56)

The Doggy Dash 5K has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/26/2026 10:00$30

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Common Questions About the Doggy Dash 5K

Will I finish last at the Doggy Dash 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 54:43, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:25:28, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Doggy Dash 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (134 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Doggy Dash 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:53 while the median finisher took 54:43. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.