Time to get those paws moving! Come back to campus and bring the whole family. Dogs are encouraged, there’s a Husky Pups run just for kids, and everyone gets a free Brooks running shirt and free commemorative medal.
Need another reason to run? Registration proceeds go to student scholarships, making our Dawg pack stronger. Last year, nearly 4,000 Dawg Dashers helped raise more than $20,000 to help UW students. That’s a record we’d love to beat.
So get ready to go off leash. Whether you’re the leader of the pack or an underdog, help us break records again.
Sign up for a team and run with your Dawg Pack and don’t forget to wear purple!
BE ACTIVE. BE PURPLE. BE TOGETHER.
Location and Course
The check-in area for Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash is on Red Square on the University of Washington campus. Race-day registration, packet pickup and gear check are all located there. Red Square is also where the Post-Dash Bash will take place.
Course details are to be determined. Last year, the start line was located on Memorial Way near Red Square, and both the 10K and 5K routes headed north. The 5K route stayed mainly on campus, and the 10K route ran partially off campus and through Greek Row before rejoining the 5K route.
Race Day Details
Schedule
7:30 a.m. – Registration/check-in begins
8:50 a.m. – Pre-race instructions at the start line
9:00 a.m. – 10K Run/Walk begins
9:20 a.m. – 5K Run begins
9:30 a.m. – Post-Dash Bash begins in Red Square
10:15 a.m. – Awards Ceremony
10:30 a.m. – Husky Pups Run (for kids 10 & under)
Registration
Registration will be open from 7:30 to 8:55 a.m., located on the right-side front entrance of Kane Hall on Red Square. Coat check is available on the left-side front entrance of Kane Hall.
Pre-race packet pickup is also available at the University Bookstore (4326 University Way NE) on Oct. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Timing
All participants must wear a chip on their shoe in order to appear in the results. Chips must be returned at the conclusion of the event or a fee will be charged.
Strollers
Your child can join you — jogging strollers are welcome! Although the 5K is more stroller- and dog-friendly, strollers are allowed on both routes.
Dogs welcome
Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash is a dog-friendly event. Bowls of water can be found at the on-course water station as well as at the finish line. Please keep your dogs on a leash at all times and be respectful to those around you.
Post-Dash Bash
Celebrate with your friends, family and fellow participants at the Post-Dash Bash. The event includes free food, beverages, entertainment and more.
Awards ceremony
Awards for the top finishers in both the 10K and 5K runs will be presented.
Husky Pups Run
Kids 10 & under love this short run with Harry the Husky during the Post-Dash Bash. Kids running in this free event receive a ribbon for participating. Kids shirts are available for $10.
Shirts
The first 4,000 registrants will receive a free, commemorative Brooks running shirt with the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash design. Show your workout buddies that you helped support UW student scholarships — and look good doing it.
Volunteers
Interested in volunteering? Stay tuned for details. Groups welcome!
Parking & Public Transportation
Free street parking is available. Limited on-campus parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The UW Central Plaza Parking Garage is close to registration and the start line, with an entrance on 15th Avenue NE and NE 41st Street. Additional parking is available in the Padelford Parking Garage, directly south of McMahon Hall. Please obey all posted signs and do not park on the 10K or 5K course routes. We highly recommend carpooling, King County Metro Transit or Sound Transit light rail.
