Charlotte Dog Jog 2025: A Paw-some Event! 🐾🏃‍♂️🐕

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CHARLOTTE DOG JOG 2025: 4th ANNUAL DOG JOG APRIL 5th 🐾🏃‍♂️🐕

Whether you have a four-legged companion or just love being around dogs, Charlotte’s Dog Jog has something for everyone! Choose between a 5K run

on one of the Southeast’s most renowned cross-country courses or a relaxed one-mile walk/jog—both are perfect for all ages and fitness levels. This year’s Dog Run slogan is “Run Like A Dog.”

The Charlotte Dog Jog takes place at McAlpine Creek Park located at 8711 Monroe Road in Charlotte. McAlpine Creek Park is 114-acre county park with a lake and fishing pier, dog park, soccer fields, bike and hiking trails.

Charlotte Dog Jog 2025 Event Highlights:

🐾 Race on a famous Cross-Country Course – Take on the Larry McAfee Course at McAlpine Creek Park, an excellent route for competitive runners and casual joggers alike.

🐾 Meet Adoptable Dogs – Looking to expand your family? Adorable pups will be on-site, ready to find their forever homes!

🐾 Enjoy Delicious Treats – Start your morning with fresh coffee and doughnuts to fuel your run or stroll.

🐾 Win Cash Prizes – The top three finishers in the 5K—both with and without dogs—will take home cash prizes! First place wins $125, second place $75, and third place $50.

🐾 Celebrate Community – Connect with fellow dog lovers, local businesses, and organizations in a fun and welcoming environment.

🐾 Special Bonus for Early Birds – The first 200 registrants will receive a FREE grooming service from Soggy Doggy grooming spa!

Charlotte Dog Jog 2025 Event Schedule:

7:45 AM – Check-In & Packet Pickup Opens

8:15 AM – Warm-Up & Pre-Race Announcements

8:45 AM – Line Up at Start

9:00 AM – Race Starts!

9:30 AM – Finish Line Festivities

10:30 AM – Awards

Charlotte Dog Jog 2025 Race Course

Don’t miss this exciting event—register now for the 4th Annual Charlotte Dog Jog and get ready for a day of fitness, fun, and furry friends! Charlotte dogs agree: it’s a paw-some event!

This information about the 4th Annual Charlotte Dog Jog is provided by Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty, Greater Charlotte pet-friendly residential real estate expert and pet parent.

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