Doggie Dash & Dawdle 2026

Join Animal Humane and thousands of pet lovers for our signature event, Doggie Dash & Dawdle, recognized as Albuquerque's must-attend pet event.

Participate in a 5K dash, 1-mile dawdle, or enjoy our 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 us reach our fundraising goal of $200,000 to benefit the wonderful dogs & cats in our care and ensure they find forever homes. Every donation counts!

Vendor opportunities for this race are closed.

Fundraise for the Pets Who Need You Most.

About Peer-to-Peer Fundraising for Doggie Dash & Dawdle

Doggie Dash & Dawdle is Animal Humane New Mexico’s largest and most beloved annual fundraiser. Every step you take and every dollar you raise helps provide lifesaving care, shelter, and second chances for thousands of homeless and at-risk pets in our community.

This year, with your help, we’re aiming to raise $200,000 to ensure that New Mexico's homeless pets continue receiving the love and care they deserve. We're asking you to take your impact one step further and fundraise on behalf of the animals in our care.

Become A Fundraiser!

Why Fundraise?

By becoming a Doggie Dash & Dawdle fundraiser, you’re not just lacing up for a fun event on March 15, you’re making a lasting impact on thousands of homeless pets that will enter our doors.

Every dollar you raise makes a difference. Whether you raise $25 or $2,500, you’ll save lives.

At Animal Humane New Mexico, every level of donation can make a big impact. Here are just a few examples:

• First Vaccines: $25
• One Week of Nutritious Meals: $35
• Spay/Neuter Surgery: $125
• Dental Surgery: $300
• Specialized Surgery: $500
• Parvovirus Treatment: $750
• Average Cost of Care for One Dog: $1,000

Fundraiser Prizes

We believe our pawsome fundraisers should be rewarded! Raise funds and earn the following prizes, while supplies last:

🐾 Tier One: Raise $250 and get your choice of one of the following:

• Animal Humane New Mexico Drink Koozie
• Dog Bone Carabiner Keychain

🐾 Tier Two: Raise $500 and get your choice of one of the following:

• Animal Humane New Mexico Bucket Hat
• Stainless Steel Water Bottle
• Animal Humane New Mexico Diner Mug

Fundraising Teams are also eligible for the following prizes:

Ready to Make a Difference? Start Fundraising Today!

🐕 Create Your Fundraising Page
Set your goal, share your passion, and rally your friends and family to help you reach it.

👟 Start or Join a Team
Fundraising is more fun with friends! Team up with coworkers, running buddies, or fellow pet lovers to make an even bigger impact.  Still need a team? Join our Animal Humane New Mexico Alumni Team, open to all community dog lovers.

Together, we can cross the finish line for pets in need. Join us today.

*Fundraising prizes are subject to availability. Animal Humane New Mexico reserves the right to decline inappropriate pet names or ask an individual to leave our main campus for unsafe or inappropriate conduct.

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 

Join us for Packet Pickup on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Gary's Room on Animal Humane's Main Campus: 615 Virginia St SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. More details to come.

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.

Doggie Dash & Dawdle will take place in and around the Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion at the southeast corner of Balloon Fiesta Park. When navigating to Balloon Fiesta Park, please use the address for Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion: 4900 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113.
The only parking entrance for Doggie Dash & Dawdle is off of Alameda onto Balloon Museum Drive. You will then take Balloon Museum Drive north, veer left, then turn right onto Magic Avenue, where parking attendants will direct you into the lot. Overflow parking will be at the Golf & Event Center at Balloon Fiesta Park, located southwest of Sid Cutter Pilots' Pavilion.