Where:
Citizens Park
511 Lake Zurich Rd.
Barrington
When:
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time:
Race: 8:00am-9:30am
Family Fun Walk: 10am-11am
Cost:
$35 pre-registration now until 4/13/26
$40 pre-registration 4/14/26 – 5/16/26
$50 Day of Race – 5/17/26
$25 1-Mile Family Fun Walk
Check in for Race 6:15am – 7:45am at JEWEL TEA PAVILION (**This is also where the race starts**)
Registration is OPEN!
Sign up now to secure your 2026 Dash for the Dogs T-shirt while supplies last!
Want to be a Vendor for
the Dash for the Dogs Event?
Please click the link below to sign up.
Please fill out the vendor form.
Want to sponsor Dash for the Dogs? Please fill out the sponsorship form
Click here for the sponsorship form
Annual Dash for the Dogs 5K Run/Walk to raise funds for the dogs & cats under our care at Animal House Shelter!
Run or Walk the 5K with your dog or without! Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations and be excellent around all other animals & people.
The Race is Certified & Timed by J3 Timing and is an excellent race for runners of all levels. There is also a 1 Mile Family Fun Walk directly after the 5K! 100% of the proceeds go towards the dogs and cats at our No Kill Animal Shelter. We are a 501C3 and all donations are tax deductible.
Founded in June 2002, Animal House Shelter rescues and cares for homeless animals. Most of the dogs and cats that we take in are from high kill facilities that are euthanizing due to lack of space. Many have been abused, neglected or abandoned . Once rehabilitated and ready, they are carefully matched with prospective adopters and placed in loving homes. We do take in some owner relinquishments as well and there are a variety of reasons people give up their dog or cat to us. The most common reasons are lack of time due to a change in work schedule, moving, allergies, new baby, etc. Like people, animals have distinct personalities that make them unique. At Animal House we are proud to say that these animals are treated like our own. We care enough to be certain they go to the right loving, forever home.
Dogs are encouraged to participate in the run or walk too!! The first two dogs to cross the finish line receive prizes!
We invite you to create your own fundraising page to help us save lives and spread awareness!
This is also a great option for those who choose not to run or walk in the 5k
Awards
First Place awards to the top male and female finishers!
The top 3 male and female finishers overall in each age group below will also receive awards:
14 & under, 15 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69 & 70 and over.
Medals will be available immediately following the race at the Award Table! Located near the finish line! Good luck to all!
Interested in donating raffle items? Please contact: [email protected]!
Want to be a Vendor for the Dash for the Dogs Event? Please fill out the vendor form.
Click here for the vendor form
Want to sponsor Dash for the Dogs? Please fill out the sponsorship form.
Click here for the Sponsorship form