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Charlotte's Dog Jog

Matthews, United States • 21 Mar 2026

Charlotte's Dog Jog - March 21, 2026

Charlotte's Dog Jog is the fifth annual running event held at McAlpine Creek Park, Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC. The main competition is a 5K run held on the Larry McAfee Course, a cross-country course noted in the Southeastern United States.

The event program includes on-site adoption opportunities with adoptable dogs present, provision of coffee and doughnuts for participants, and a prize purse for the top three finishers in the 5K. Cash awards are listed as $125 for first place, $75 for second place, and $50 for third place; these awards apply in both the dog and no dog categories. The schedule lists check-in and packet pickup, warm-up and pre-race announcements, lining up at the start, the race itself, finish line festivities, and awards.

Registration details note that entry includes a bib, timing chip, and a race packet for one human. Participants who plan to run with a dog are asked to indicate the number of pups so that pup bibs and pup packets can be provided. Registration fees vary by registration period; listed amounts include $34.09 for Dec 15 to Jan 31, $39.44 for Feb 1 to Feb 28, and $44.79 for Mar 1 to Mar 15, with additional late-period pricing also noted.

Presenting sponsor: LendScout. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Matthews

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5 km
5k Run
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