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Ruff Race

Name: Ruff Race
Start: 2026-07-05
End: 2026-07-05
Location: Snowshoe

Snowshoe, United States • 5 Jul 2026

Ruff Race presented by The North Face

Ruff Race is a pet friendly 5k held at Snowshoe Mountain on July 5, 2026. The course runs through the woods and the Village of Snowshoe and is described as a loop around resort terrain and nearby trails.

The event is presented as family friendly and open to participants accompanied by dogs. Runners and walkers may complete the 5k at their preferred pace; the event copy notes participants can "go as fast or slow as you and your pet want."

Location details list Snowshoe Mountain at 10 Snowshoe Drive. The event title includes the presenting partner The North Face. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States West Virginia Snowshoe

Race information

Website

5 km

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

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