Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pups & Human 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Virtual Doggie DashVirtual | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:15 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Oct 29.
Online registration closes Oct 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Los Angeles runs 39:26, about 12:42 a mile, based on 25 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:32 and men in 35:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the Pups & Human 5K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,120 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,120 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025), 2024 (Jan 27, 2024), 2022 (Dec 17, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
From the organizers
Join us for our 9th Doggie Dash - the Howl-o-ween Doggie Dash 5K! Run (or walk) with your pup to help LA Frontrunners raise funds for Patrick's Pet Pantry & Angel City Pit Bulls! All the details are below. Pets are such a vital part of so many of our lives, so come race your heart out or take a stroll, and help us support two organizations whose missions are to care for pets in need and to make sure those who are struggling are able to care for and have their pets in their lives.
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