Can I Walk In The Doggy Dash Without Registering

Here's a rundown of everything you lot need to know for yous and your pup to have the best possible experience at Doggie Dash. For help with your personal fundraising folio, donations and other technical questions, please check out our oft-asked questions (FAQs).

PREPARE FOR THE EVENT

Race Bib & Fundraising Prize Pickup

All registered Dashers will receive a race bib. If you are picking up your bib on-site at the issue, please arrive at the registration tent at least an hour before your wave start fourth dimension on May 14. Avoid the line by getting your bib and Doggie Nuance t-shirt at 1 of our accelerate pickup events:

Sabbatum, May seven

10 a.chiliad. to 1 p.thousand. at Migration Brewing (2828 NE Glisan St, Portland)
iii to 7 p.g. at LexiDog Macadam (6100 SW Macadam Ave, Portland)

10 a.m. to 1 p.1000. at Mud Bay, Beaverton Town Square (11715 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton)
iii p.thousand. to seven p.thou. at the Oregon Humane Guild (1067 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland)*

*Get a backside-the-scenes tour of OHS to see what your fundraising supports!

TRAVEL TO THE Outcome

Parking

The due north-leap lanes of Naito Parkway between NW Everett St and SW Jefferson volition exist closed to traffic during the walk/run on May fourteen.

Several SmartPark garages serve this expanse, and street parking is ofttimes available. The garage nearest the Waterfront Park is on SE third and Alder (620 SW 3rd Ave).

Public Transit

TriMet is once again teaming upwards with OHS and graciously allowing dogs on board the MAX for Doggie Nuance.

Dogs allowed until 2 p.grand. on May fourteen only.
Dogs immune on TriMet trains simply, not on buses.
Dogs must exist nether the possessor'due south control (leash or crate) at all times.
Pay shut attention to dogs and proceed them close to y'all when virtually train doors.
Dogs must habiliment a cage or Gentle Leader-type head collar, also as current ID tags.
Dogs must use the rear car of a 2-car train only.
Fares required for all human being companions age seven and older.

EXPERIENCE THE Effect

Walk/Run

There are two walk/run courses from which to cull on May 14, with waves running every 20 minutes between nine a.m. and apex. The i.five mile route is shown beneath in red. The 2.5 mile route is shown below in yellow. Both routes beginning and finish at the same spot. If you lot are a runner, please sign up for the first moving ridge at 9 a.m. and pb the pack.

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Pet Festival

In addition to the walk/run, all registered Dashers* can take advantage of many free activities at the pet festival, including:

Complimentary breakfast and beverage tastings
Vendor booths with peachy pet products
Fun contests with your pooch

*Be sure to have your race bib with you to show you're registered!

EVENT RULES FOR DOGS

For the health and safety of all dogs and people participating in Doggie Dash, please observe the following rules for canines attending the effect with you lot:

Participating dogs must be currently licensed with proof of Parvo and Rabies vaccinations. You lot do not need to bring proof with y'all; if an incident occurs, yous must exist able to produce proof in a reasonable corporeality of time.
For safety reasons, "extend-a-leashes" will NOT exist allowed. Dogs must be kept on a regular leash at all times. Leashes should be no more than 6 anxiety in length while on the form. This event gets very crowded and longer leashes can be extremely hazardous.
Female dogs in heat are not permitted.
Race officials reserve the correct to refuse entry to any dog whose behavior could be unsafe to others. Please employ good judgment regarding the temperament of your pet so that this event will be safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Dogs younger than half dozen months should not participate.
Exist sure you lot and your dog are conditioned for this consequence, especially if y'all program to run/walk.

EVENT RULES FOR HUMANS

Oregon Humane Society's beginning priority is the safety and health of our attendees, sponsors, vendors, volunteers and staff. We are closely monitoring guidance from the CDC and the Oregon Health Section to ensure that Doggie Nuance will be a fun and entertaining feel that is safe for everyone.

As such, all attendees will be required to bide by our COVID-19 protocol, which will evolve as we get closer to the result and may include any or all of the following measures: liability waivers, confront coverings, social distancing, non-invasive temperature checks, testing or proof of vaccination. Oregon Humane Society reserves the right to modify and add together requirements at its sole discretion.

We will continue to update this page with the latest COVID-xix protocol. Cooperation with published COVID-19 protocol will exist required to enter and participate in the event.

Result INFO FOR SPONSORS

Whether you are new to Doggie Dash or are one of many returning sponsors to our largest consumer fundraiser, we can't wait to welcome y'all to this year's event! Solar day-of information will become bachelor on this page as we get closer to the event on May 14.

Until then, we are bachelor to respond any questions and look forward to working with you lot!