Join Animal Human
e and thousands of pet lovers on Sunday, March 15 for their signature fundraiser, Doggie Dash & Dawdle, recognized as Albuquerque’s must-attend pet event.
e and thousands of pet lovers on Sunday, March 15 for their signature fundraiser, Doggie Dash & Dawdle, recognized as Albuquerque’s must-attend pet event.Participate in a 5K dash, 1-mile dawdle, or enjoy the exciting Doggie Carnival, Watering Bowl featuring local brews, and Barketplace filled with local vendors. It’s New Mexico’s biggest party for pets & people for 43 years running!
Help them reach a fundraising goal of $200,000 to benefit the wonderful dogs and cats in our care and ensure they find forever homes. Every donation counts, register today at AnimalHumaneNM.org/Dash2026!
Packet Pick-up
Packet Pickup will be on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Gary’s Room on Animal Humane’s Main Campus: 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. They highly recommend picking up your race bib, bag, and shirt on Saturday to limit delays on Sunday!
Packet Pickup will also be available on event day, Sunday, March 15, 2026, starting at 8:30 a.m. at Sid Cutter Pilots’ Pavilion. Please bring your email registration confirmation with you for Packet Pickup.
Event Schedule
8:30 am: Gates, Packet Pick-up, & Watering Bowl Open
9:30 am: Dash Start
10:15 am: Medal Announcement at Main Stage
11 am: Dawdle Start
12 pm: Pet Costume Contest
12:30 pm: Best Trick Contest
1 pm: Event Ends
9:30 am: Dash Start
10:15 am: Medal Announcement at Main Stage
11 am: Dawdle Start
12 pm: Pet Costume Contest
12:30 pm: Best Trick Contest
1 pm: Event Ends
Location
4900 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE
Albuquerque, NM US 87113
Albuquerque, NM US 87113
