Running and Walking Dog Friendly Events in Northern California 

Runners participate in the Mighty Dog 5K/10K Run in Granite Bay, an event held in April each year and organized by TBF Racing.

Running and walking is fun with a friend, especially our four-legged ones! This calendar lists upcoming running, walking and related events in Northern California that are dog-oriented.  While many races allow well behaved dogs; the below events have a specific division for running/walking with a dog. 🐾

For a full list of events in Northern California, please visit our regional NorCal running calendar here.

Race Directors: To submit a run/walk event to be listed on this calendar, please email us the details here.

Doggie Dash Fun Run

23 Mar

March 23, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, United States + Google Map

10K / 5K

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Devil Mountain Run

05 May

May 5, 2019 8:00 am - 1:30 pm Downtown Danville, 345 Railroad Ave, Danville, United States + Google Map

10K, 5K, One Mile, One Mile Dog Race

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Bidwell Bark Fun Run & Festival

11 May

May 11, 2019 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Sycamore Field – Lower Bidwell Park, United States + Google Map

5K / 2K

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Jog with your Dog 5K

19 May

May 19, 2019 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N Sierra St, Reno, United States + Google Map

5K

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Animal Run

21 Jul

July 21, 2019 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, 5551 Great Highway, Richmond, United States + Google Map

Carnicross Half Marathon / 10K / 5K

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Grateful Dog Rescue Run/Walk

25 Aug

August 25, 2019 8:00 am - 11:30 am Johnson-Springview Park, 5480 5th Street, Rocklin, United States + Google Map

5K

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The Belmont Water Dog Run

09 Oct

October 9, 2021 7:00 am - 12:00 pm Ralston Hall Mansion at Notre Dame de Namur University, 1500 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, United States + Google Map

10K / 5K / One Mile / Kids Run

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The Mighty Dog 5K/10K For Runners & their Dogs

09 Apr

April 9, 2022 9:00 am - 11:00 am Granite Beach-Folsom Lake SRA, 8000 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, United States + Google Map

10K / 5K

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Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash

23 Apr

April 23, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm William Land Park, Sutterville Road at Freeport Blv.d, Sacramento, United States + Google Map

5K / 2K

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No Excuses 5K

30 May

May 30, 2022 8:00 am - 11:00 am William Land Park, Sutterville Road at Freeport Blv.d, Sacramento, United States + Google Map

5k

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The Good Dog-Dirty Dog 5K/10K

28 Aug

August 28, 2022 8:00 am - 11:00 am Granite Beach-Folsom Lake SRA, 8000 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, United States + Google Map

10K / 5K

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Davis Turkey Trot

19 Nov

November 19, 2022 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Civic Center Field, Davis, United States + Google Map

So many race distances, it'll be hard for you to choose. Our menu includes a 10K, 5K, 2 mile "Dog Jog", and four kids runs. You can even participate in our "Unofficial 15K," and run both the 5K and 10K. Finisher medals for all timed events, tech t-shirts and post-race live music. Sound like fun? It is! See you Nov. 20th!

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