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Charlotte's Dog Jog

Matthews, United States • 21 Mar 2026

Charlotte's Dog Jog

Charlotte's Dog Jog is a running event taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. This marks the fifth annual edition of the event. The main activity is a 5K run that takes place on the Larry McAfee Course, a cross-country course noted in the source material.

Participants can take part with or without a dog. The event includes a connection to Gilmore Dog Rescue, with adoptable dogs present on-site. After the run, coffee and doughnuts are available. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in both the dog and no-dog categories for the 5K.

The event is presented by LendScout. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Matthews

Race information

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5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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