Doggie Dash & Dawdle
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Doggie Dash & Dawdle 2026 : overview
Doggie Dash & Dawdle 2026 is organized by Animal Humane New Mexico and takes place on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. The event is based at Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion at the southeast corner of Balloon Fiesta Park, 4900 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE.
Distances
- 5K Dash (with canine companion)
- 5K Dash (without canine companion)
- 1 mile Dawdle (with or without dog)
Activities and logistics
The event includes a Doggie Carnival, a Watering Bowl featuring local brews, and a Barketplace of local vendors. There are on-site activities such as a pet costume contest, a best trick contest, and a medal announcement at the main stage. The event aims to raise funds for animals in the organizer's care and has a stated fundraising goal of $200,000.
Parking and packet pickup are centered at Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion. The only parking entrance for the event is off Alameda onto Balloon Museum Drive; attendees follow Balloon Museum Drive north, veer left, then turn right onto Magic Avenue to reach the lot. Overflow parking is at the Golf & Event Center at Balloon Fiesta Park, southwest of the pavilion. Packet pickup is available before the event at the Pet Resource Center and on event day at Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion; participants should bring their email registration confirmation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.