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Dog Days of Summer Trail Race

Grandview, United States • 15-16 Aug 2026

Event Details

The Dog Days of Summer Trail Race is a running event held on August 15-16, 2026, in Grandview, Tennessee. It benefits the Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary, with all race proceeds going to help animals in rural Tennessee.

Race Options

Participants can choose from several timed loop races on a trail course:

  • The Feral Dog - 24 Hour Race
  • The Night Howl - 12 Hour Night Race
  • The Hottest Dog - 6 Hour Race in the HEAT of the Day
  • Mini Night Howl - 3 Hour Night Race
  • The Pampered Pooch - 1 Hour Sunrise Race
  • Hot Dog, Night Howl, Pampered Pooch COMBO!!! - A combination event

The course consists of short loops, described as approximately 1-mile or 3-mile in length. Each loop starts and ends at a central aid station. The location is described as rural, hilly, and approximately one hour from the Barkley Marathons area. The event takes place during summer heat and humidity.

On-Site Experience

Tent camping is available for free. For a more comfortable stay, glamping sites at the nearby Lemon Lane Farm are available through a silent auction, with all proceeds also benefiting the Flying Pigs Sanctuary. The aid station provides water, electrolytes, and snacks like watermelon. The event has a community-focused atmosphere and may feature animals from the sanctuary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Grandview

Race information

Registration
The Pampered Pooch - 1 Hour Sunrise Race
The Feral Dog - 24 Hour Race
The Night Howl - 12 Hour Night Race
The Hottest Dog - 6 Hour Race
Mini Night Howl - 3 Hour Night Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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