Join us and find your joy at the 2026 Doggie Dash - a fundraiser for Portland Humane!
An event dedicated to celebrating all of the good things animals bring to our lives, Doggie Dash is a pet-friendly walk/run and festival for animal lovers, pet parents, and anyone wanting to give back to our community. Your participation as a Dasher powers the work of Oregon Humane, turning compassion into action for pets and the people who love them!
The Walk/Run: Choose between a 1.5 mile flat loop around the park or a 2.5 mile loop that traverses the Hawthorne Bridge and Steel Bridge. Runners are asked to lead the pack by starting your route at 9 a.m. Waves start every 15 minutes between 9–10:15 a.m. For your safety, attendees who wish to walk the course must join one of the waves. The course will reopen to traffic and will not be monitored by course officials after 10:15 a.m.
The Pet-Friendly Festival: Open to all registered Dashers, the festival features animal-loving local businesses, food trucks, dog agility course, family-friendly activities, a Libation Station for 21+, live music, and contests for you and your pup! Make sure you stop by the Photo Booth for a keepsake pic. Dashers who fundraised $500+ can enjoy complimentary treats in the VIP Tent, including goodies and perks!
Festival Schedule
7:30 a.m. – Festival begins
8 a.m. – Libation Station opens
9 a.m. – Human zoomies!!! First run/walk wave departs
10 a.m. – Contests begin
10:15 a.m. – Last run/walk wave departs
12:30 p.m. – Raffle closes
1 p.m. – Festival ends
If you or your pup don’t do well in large crowds and would prefer to walk elsewhere or on another day, a Virtual Dash option is available! Don’t forget to stay leashed into all the action by sharing your Doggie Dash pics and clips with us by tagging @oregonhumane on social media!
We can't wait to see you and your Pup at the 2026 Doggie Dash benefiting Oregon Humane!