Husky Classic
Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
Sun. Oct. 13, 2024 9 a.m.
UW Campus in Seattle, and around the world!
10K RUN | 5K RUN/WALK
Run with the pack. Show your Purple Pride. Support UW students!
Hit the road, Huskies! Lace up your sneakers and take to the streets for our annual 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk. Whether you’re running with us in-person on the scenic UW campus or joining us for the Run Anywhere virtual race, it’s a day of fun for the whole Husky pack.
Your participation supports student scholarships!
When you register for Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash, you support the UW Alumni Association’s general scholarship fund. This lets us honor six extraordinary students across all the UW campuses, via our Homecoming Scholars program. Thank you!
Adults
The 2024 Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash shirts are black, short-sleeve Brooks Running tech t-shirts. This comfy, breathable top is a great way to show your Husky spirit all year long. Adult registrants also receive a collectable finisher’s medal.
Children
Dawg Dash is great for the whole family. Kids eight and under can join the Husky Pups Run presented by AMBA, running on a special kids’ course that loops around Drumheller Fountain. Child runners receive a kid-sized t-shirt plus a finisher’s ribbon. Registered for the Run Anywhere option? We’ll send the shirt and ribbon in the mail!
Dogs
Even your four-legged friends can join the fun! Register your dog and receive a limited-edition dogdanna, courtesy of WSECU. One size fits most, from beagles to boxers.
Pricing
In-Person Registration Pricing
Go for a run on the beautiful UW campus. (Register now, prices go up on race day!)
$40 through 10/12, or $45 on race day – UWAA & UWRA Members,
UW Faculty & Staff
$45 through 10/12, or $50 on race day – General Public
$65 through 10/12, or $70 on race day – UWAA New Member Bundle
(includes race registration plus a year of UWAA annual membership!)
$30 through 10/12, or $35 on race day – UW Students
$10 – Kids 8 and under
(Husky Pups Run presented by AMBA)
$5 – Dogs
(Dog registration presented by WSECU)
Run Anywhere Virtual Race
Wherever you are, you can join Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash! Sign up by Sept. 20 to allow time for shipping. (Shipping is included in all prices below.)
$55 – UWAA & UWRA Members,
UW Staff & Faculty
$60 – General Public
$45 – UW Students
$80 – UWAA New Member Bundle
(includes race registration plus a year of UWAA annual membership!)
$15 – Kids 8 and under
(Husky Pups Run presented by AMBA)
$10 – Dogs
(Dog registration presented by WSECU)
Registering a child or a dog for the Run Anywhere option? When you sign up as an adult virtual runner, you will see options to add children and dogs to your registration.
Post-Dash Bash
Cross the finish line and pick up your finisher’s medal from the friendly flight attendants at the Alaska Airlines Refuel Station! Then catch your breath and enjoy snacks, prizes and activities for the whole family, including the Husky Pups Run presented by AMBA. It’s a great chance to recover, recharge and grab a selfie with our giant inflatable Husky. Don’t forget to pose with your puppy at the Strut Your Mutt photo booth, presented by WSECU.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get my race materials?
Avoid the lines on race day. Pick up your packet early at University Book Store on the Ave! (4326 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105)
Packets will be available at the following dates and times:
- Thursday, Oct. 10 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 12 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
You can also pick up your packet at the race. Onsite packet pickup will open at 7:30 a.m. on race day near Kane Hall on the Central Plaza (Red Square). Please arrive at least 90 minutes early (7:30 a.m. for the 10K run, 7:50 a.m. for the 5K run) to make sure you have time to receive your materials.
Registrants are allowed to pick up packets for other registered runners. Please bring an official Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash confirmation email (printed or on a device) for each registration.
What’s the best way to get to campus? Is parking available?
Where is the starting line? Can I see a course map?
On the morning of the race, runners gather on Red Square to check gear or pick up registration packets. The starting lines for the 10K Run and the 5K Run/Walk are on Memorial Way, just north of the Medal of Honor Memorial.
View the 2024 course map here. (pdf) The bright yellow line shows the 10K route, while the purple line shows the 5K route.
Gear check
You may check your personal items with Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash staff and volunteers before the race. All items must fit into a bag provided by University Book Store. We encourage you to only check the minimum, like your jacket and your keys, and leave your large bags at home. Please don’t bring valuables. Gear check will open at 7:30 a.m.
Schedule
Timing chips will be used. They are part of the race bibs and do not need to be returned after the race is over. Dogs and strollers are welcome in all races.
Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash begins on Memorial Way NE, north of the flagpole. The finish line is in front of Suzzallo Library, on the UW Central Plaza (Red Square). The 10K run and the 5K run/walk both use the same start and finish lines.
- 7:30 a.m. — Packet pick up, race day registration and gear check open on Red Square
- 9 a.m. — 10K Dash begins on Memorial Way NE
- 9:20 a.m. — 5K Dash begins on Memorial Way NE; Post-dash Bash opens on Red Square (Note: 5K Dashers will begin in waves to reduce crowding.)
- 10:15 a.m. — Husky Pups Run presented by AMBA gathers at the south end of Red Square
Race results
Results will be posted the day of the race. Stay tuned for the link!
Special thanks to our partners