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Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash is a 10K, 5K and Husky Pups Kids Run event held in Seattle, Washington. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 4,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Field size
- ~4,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, Husky Pups Kids Run
- Field size
- About 4,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling campus and neighborhood course (approx. 200-350 ft gain)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- washington.edu
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 24, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail
About the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
A spirited UW Huskies tradition starting and finishing on the University of Washington campus, drawing thousands of alumni, students, and families each fall.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Flagship University of Washington alumni run; routinely sells out and reached a record ~4,300 participants
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Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash: common questions
- When is the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash held?
- In Seattle, Washington.
- What distances does the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash offer?
- 10K, 5K and Husky Pups Kids Run.
- How many people run the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash?
- About 4,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash?
- Registration status as last checked September 24, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $50 (from runsignup.com, checked September 24, 2026).
- What time does the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash start?
- 9:00 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail.
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