Doggie Dash 2025 Notification

The Oregon Humane Society is holding their annual fundraising Doggie Dash event at Waterfront Park, Section C (between Pine Street and the Morrison Bridge).  The event will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, beginning at 7:30 am and ending at 1:00 pm. We expect around 4,000 participants this year.   

 The event consists of a walk/run that begins on Naito Parkway, goes south to the Hawthorne Bridge, up the East Esplanade, over the Steel Bridge, and back down Naito Parkway to Waterfront Park Section C.   

 The run/walk will begin at 9:00 am and end at 11:30 am, during which the north-bound lanes of Naito Parkway between Everett St. and the Hawthorne Bridge will be closed from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.   

They will have four P.A. systems in the park for the event: one at the starting line on Naito Parkway at Stark Street, one at the finish line on Naito Parkway at Pine Street one at the music stage within the park and one at the contest stage within the park.  

Below is a copy of their park application, site map, and route map for the event.  

They will strive to accommodate the needs and be respectful of neighbors to make this event a success for everyone.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding this event, please feel free to contact me at (503) 318-3103 or at shelbyh@oregonhumane.org.