Home See Spot Run: Local Races Where Dogs Are Welcome by rtvictoriamasonSeptember 22, 2015 Search more like this animal welfareface paintingfamily friendlyfurry companionshumane societymorning walksraise fundsregional parksdachshunddogfunget activeget outdoorshelp save Advertisement Trending Now Celeb & Entertainment Melanie Lynskey Talks about Being Body-Shamed in Hollywood & ‘Starving Herself’ Viral & Trending Viral TikTok Explains Why You Don’t Owe Toxic Parents a Relationship with Your Kids Celeb & Entertainment ‘Bluey’ Season 3 is Coming to Disney+ This Week! Viral & Trending Dad Gets Shamed for Using a Leash with 5-Year-Old Quintuplets News Chrissy Teigen Announces She’s Pregnant Almost 2 Years after Losing Jack Advertisement It’s time to grab life by the leash and head outdoors with the family’s best friend because the District has some fun run’s planned this fall that even Fido can join in. Whether you have a serious runner in your clan or just a couple of lazy day joggers or walkers it doesn’t matter because there is a race for everyone–with two legs…or four.Photo: Terri Grigsby via flickr The Weiner 500 Dachshund DashOn your mark, (just don’t really mark it, Buster!), get set, go! It’s time for the annual Oktoberfest and Weiner 500 Dachshund Dash to benefit the Washington Humane Society. All breeds are welcome to watch this Dachshund-only or Dachshund-dominant race where our furry friends shine and steal the spotlight. Costume contests for all dogs let them show off their tricks and get a little run or walk in at this fun, family-friendly event.When: Sept. 26, 1 pm-5 pm Yards Park 355 Water St., SE Online: ontap.comPhoto: Jason Kositarut via flickrD.C. Walk for the AnimalsWhat better way to teach the tiny tykes responsibility and community involvement than getting them excited and into the annual DC Walk for the Animals. Geared for all ages and breeds this event has games, prizes, musical sits, face painting for the non-four-legged friends and doggie pools for the family pet to cool off in after the morning walk. It’s a great time for the whole family unit to get outside and get active while helping out a good cause.When: Sept. 26, 10 am-2 pm Where: Kingsbury Center 5000 14th St., NWOnline: DCWalkfortheAnimals.comPhoto: rcannon100 via flickrStrut Your MuttRaise money for your local animal welfare group or for Best Friends Animal Society to help Save Them All by walking with your mutt and strutting your stuff or taking part in the 5k (with dog or without) run. The annual event has photos, contests, goodies and much more for the little ones, big kids and our fluffy, furry companions that we just can’t live without. Show them you care by taking a walk.When: October 10, (5k at 10 am, Walk at 10:30 am, Festival ends at 2PM) Black Hill Regional Park 20930 Lake Ridge Dr. (Boyds, Md) Online: Bestfriends.org Photo: Peter Mooney via flickrDoggie Fun RunEveryone loves to run in Rock Creek Park with its shaded paths full of abundant trees and scenery. The Doggie Fun Run at Rock Creek Part this November 1st is a great way to get outdoors and do something active with the whole family. The challenging course has some steep hills that four-legged buddies will enjoy while keeping pace with their owners. This 5k course after the Doggie Fun Run will get tongues wagging too and not just about the opportunity for costumes for you and your tail-wagging buddy. Just don’t forget to bring along a doggie “disposal” bag to keep the other runners and park patrons happy. No messy dogs allowed on this run/walk.When: Nov. 1 (Doggie Fun Run at 8 am, 5k Dash at 8:30 am) Rock Creek Park 16th and Kennedy Sts., NW Online: capitalsprints.comIs there a particular race that you like your pooch to tag along to? Tell us in the comments section. —Victoria Mason Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this animal welfareface paintingfamily friendlyfurry companionshumane societymorning walksraise fundsregional parksdachshunddogfunget activeget outdoorshelp save Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? 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