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AUBURN'S DOG TROT FUN RUN ONLY $30!!

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Leash up & lace up for Auburn's Dog Trot 2026!

Registration continues for Auburn's Dog Trot 2026! The fun run is set for Saturday, May 16 at Game Farm Park in Auburn. The Dog Trot is a pet/owner 3K/5K Fun Run event, that kicks off the popular Petpalooza festival.

This is a family-oriented fun run event that starts at 9:30am. Participants will follow a 3K or 5K route. The course is flat, easy and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Water will be available on the course for both dogs and human participants. The race is 'chip-timed'.

Registration includes a limited-edition 2026 T-Shirt, full-color race bib and a participation medal. T-shirt sizes not guaranteed for late registrations. While supplies last for on-site registrations. 

Registration through May 12 is $30/person. Sorry, no registration May 13-15.
On-site registration on Saturday, May 16 is $35/person.

REGISTER for the Dog Trot.


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DOG TROT RULES OF PARTICIPATION: 

  • All participants must have their race bib on the FRONT of their person
  • Dogs must be current on vaccinations
  • No aggressive dogs
  • No female dogs in heat
  • No more than two dogs per human
  • Keep your dog on a 7-foot leash or shorter at all times. 
  • No dogs under the age of six months
  • Bring your dog only if he/she is well socialized
  • Please, clean up after your dog
  • Run or walk the course only if you and your pet are in adequate physical condition
  • Strollers are welcome on the course
  • Participants may not switch race distances after May 12
  • Participants must run/walk the course in its entirety with a dog to be eligible for awards
  • Route will close after 90-minutes; route is open 9:30am - 11:00am.
  • Packets that are not picked up by 11:00am will not be available after the event unless we have written notification (email to: events@auburnwa.gov) by 9:30am on race day. 

SAVE THE DATE! 

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Auburn's Petpalooza is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10am - 5pm at Game Farm Park. Petpalooza is a FREE event for pet lovers and a special day for your four-legged family member or other furry friend. More information at auburnwa.gov/petpalooza

Petpalooza is kicked off with the 9:30am Dog Trot 3K/5K Fun Run. The event features an animal-related entertainment stage, flydog and agility demos, the 'Unleashed' Pet Contest, an agility area, a petting zoo and other children's activities, a large variety of vendor booths, adoptions, give-a-ways and lots of activities to keep both humans and pets entertained. More information at auburnwa.gov/events.

Leashed, licensed and well-behaved pets are always welcome.


WE HAVE OTHER 5K EVENTS TOO! RUN WITH US!


Poker Run

'Almost' 5K Poker Fun Run & Walk

Friday, August 14 | 6:30pm

Les Gove Park

$20 early registration 


Glow Run

Auburn's Glow Run & Walk

Saturday, October 3 | 5:30pm

Les Gove Park

$20 early registration


Stay connected: 

Follow us on Facebook at @auburnpetpalooza

Visit our website at auburnwa.gov/petpalooza