Running with the Dogs 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Kilgore, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $17
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K race/ fun run/ walk | 5K | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Kids’ 1K Race (Ages 3-5th grade) | Kids | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Sleep in Supporter | – | Oct 10, 20267:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K race/ fun run/ walk: $35 until Oct 10.
- Kids’ 1K Race (Ages 3-5th grade): $17 until Oct 10.
- Sleep in Supporter: $20 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Texas runs 37:03, about 11:56 a mile, based on 952 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:07 and men in 32:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:18 AM, and the 5K race/ fun run/ walk starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Dudley Road Trailhead, Kilgore, TX 75662
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results for Running with the Dogs. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Running with the Dogs?
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 24:10 or better, the top quarter in 29:54, and half the field in 42:16; the last tenth came in after 56:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 53:12 | 24:38 |
| 20-29 | 42:24 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 31:46 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 32:56 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 49:49 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Finishers by year
Down 27 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Running with the Dogs 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 110 to 80 finishers, and the median time rose from 39:50 to 42:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 80 (+54%) | 42:16 | under 24:10 | 19:25 |
| 2023 | 52 (-53%) | 33:28 | under 23:28 | 18:55 |
| 2021 | 110 | 39:50 | under 25:48 | 21:20 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 10 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 90°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
- Dudley Road Trailhead, Kilgore, TX 75662Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 370 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 29, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Running with the Dogs?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $17 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 80 runners finished the 5K race/ fun run/ walk; the median finish was 42:16 and the winner ran 19:25.
- Where does it start?
- Dudley Road Trailhead, Kilgore, TX 75662.
From the organizers
5th annual Running with The Dogs 5k benefiting the Kilgore Independent School District Education Foundation.
The race will start and end at the Dudley Road entrance of the Creekside Trail.
The Running with the Dogs 5K Fun Run and Creekside Party promises a barking good time an amazing DJ and more! Runners (and walkers!) from East Texas and beyond will enjoy a fast course that starts and ends on the Dudley Road entrance of the new Kilgore Creekside Trail. Be ready to see your favorite students and athletes cheering you on along the route.
Don't forget about the 1K for kids age 3-5th grade. Parents can watch the entire course! Prizes given for winners!