Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:30am
Our biggest fundraiser of the year, Doggie Dash ensures that OHS can continue providing our critical life-saving programs and services for the community. The success of this event is only possible with the help of thousands of caring individuals who raise funds and advocate for animals in need!
Not Just Another Walk in the Park
We hope you'll join us to show your support in-person by walking a Doggie Dash route and enjoying the pet festival. Doggie Dash is dog-friendly and open to all ages.
The Walk: Choose between a 1.5 mile flat loop around the park or a 2.5 mile loop that traverses the Hawthorne Bridge and Steel Bridge. Runners are asked to lead the pack by starting your route at 9 a.m. Waves start every 15 minutes between 9 a.m.–10:15 a.m. For your safety, attendees who wish to walk the course must do so by 10:15 a.m. The course will reopen to traffic and will not be monitored by course officials after that time.
If you prefer to walk elsewhere or on another day, please share your experience with us by posting photos or videos and tagging #doggiedash on social media!
The Pet Festival: Open to all registered Dashers, the festival features animal-loving local businesses, food trucks, family-friendly activities, a libation station for 21+, live music, and contests for you and your pup! Make sure you stop by the Photo Booth for a keepsake pic.
Getting There
Doggie Dash Portland takes place at Tom McCall Waterfront Park on Naito Parkway.
Public Transit: Thanks to our friends at TriMet, dogs are welcome on trains for Doggie Dash Portland!
Dogs allowed until 2 p.m. only on Saturday, May 10, 2025
Dogs allowed on TriMet trains only, not on buses
Dogs must be under the owner’s control (leash or crate) at all times
Pay close attention to dogs and keep them close near train doors
Dogs must wear a muzzle or Gentle Leader-type head collar, as well as current ID tags
Dogs must use the rear car of a two-car train only
Fares required for all human companions age seven and older
