The Mighty Dog Trail Runs

Saturday, March 22, 2025 | Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

The Mighty Dog Trail Runs are in their 10th year in 2025. The event offers two distances: 5K & 10K - both for walkers, runners, and their dogs! Both races will start from the Granite Beach parking area at Folsom Lake SRA. The 5K course (10K racers do two loops) will have one aid station at the half way point with water for both walkers and their dogs. Back this year is the Mighty Mile, a one-mile dog friendly course for walkers and runners to bring their dear old friend along.

All Mighty Dog athletes will receive a Mighty Dog Finisher Medal and their dogs a Mighty Dog Finisher Bandana at the Finish Line. Additional dogs can be added for $10 per dog. Each additional dog will receive a Finisher Bandana.

Start Times:

  • The Mighty Dog 10K Run: 8:00 am
  • The Mighty Dog 5K Run: 8:05 am
  • The Mighty Mile with dog: TBA

Divisions:

  • Small Dog (up to 25 lbs)
  • Medium Dog (26 to 60 lbs)
  • Large Dog (61 lbs+)
  • Cani Cross (run harness)

 

The Mighty Dog 5K/10K Walk

All athletes and dogs MUST Walk the entire 5K course. The course will have one aid station at the half way point for both walkers and their dogs. All Mighty Dog Walkers and their Dogs will receive a Finisher Medal and Dog tag at the finish line.  Additional dogs can be signed up to accompany the walker and dog #1 for a fee of $10 per dog. Each additional dog will receive a Dog tag and Doggie-goody bag. 10K athletes do two laps of the course (each lap is 5K).

 

The Mighty Dog 5K/10K Run

Athletes and their dogs MUST run safely and without entangling other dogs. The course will have one aid station at the half way point for both walkers and their dogs. All Mighty Dog Runners and their Dogs will receive a Finisher Medal and Dog tag at the finish line. 10K athletes do two laps of the course (each lap is 5K).

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be located on the course at the half way point: mile 1.5 on each course, with the aid stations each serving cold water, FLUID electrolyte beverage, and Hammer energy gels for athletes as well as water for the dogs.

Equipment

Listening devices: MP3, IPod, headphones, etc… are NOT allowed during the Mighty Dog 5K. Runners and walkers must exercise caution when crossing any roads and must pay attention at all times when running or walking on the trails with their dogs.

Packet Pickup

Race morning from 6:30-8am at Race Site.

Event Schedule

6:30 amRegistration open
7:30 amRace announcements begin
8:00 amStart of the Mighty Dog 10K
8:05 amStart of the Mighty Dog 5K

Divisions:

  • Small Dog (up to 25 lbs)
  • Medium Dog (26 to 60 lbs)
  • Large Dog (61 lbs+)
  • Cani Cross (run harness)

Awards

Awards will be presented as follows:

  • First, second, and third place in each of three divisions for the Mighty Dog 5K & 10K Run:
    • Small Dog
    • Medium Dog
    • Large Dog
    • Cani Cross
  • There will also be awards for top Runners with no dogs in the 5K and 10K

Entry Fees

 Until 12/1Until race dayRace Day
Mighty Dog 5K with dog$45$55$60
Mighty Dog 10K with dog$55$60$65
Mighty Dog 5K no dog$40$50$55
Mighty Dog 10K no dog$45$55$60
Mighty Mile with dog$40$40$40
Extra dog$10$10$10

Refund and transfer policy

TBF Racing has a no refund policy on all of our events. A refund requested prior to race week will be given a TBF Race credit for the amount of the entry fee minus a $25 processing fee. Credits are not given during race week. Transfers are allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There is a $25 transfer fee. Transfers are not allowed during race week. ALL TBF Racing events are held rain or shine.