Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 7:00 AM at Kidz Korner Playground, 979 Government Street, Denham Springs, LA 70726.
The Denham Springs High School Cross Country team is hosting the sixth-annual Dog Days of Summer 5k and 1-mile run on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The race will go along historic River Road in Denham Springs and offers runners a beautiful course with lots of shade. We hope to provide a worthwhile run for everyone. All proceeds beyond the administrative costs of the event will be donated to the Denham Springs High School Cross Country program. The race will be officially timed and managed by Threshold Timing.
All participants that REGISTER BY Saturday, July 18th will receive a t-shirt. All 5k finishers and all 1-mile finishers 14 and under will receive a custom medal. There are a maximum of 300 spots available for the races.
Post-Race Festivities:
After the race, we will have drinks and food (while supplies last) in the pavilion near the finish line.
Event Details:
Follow our XC Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DSHSXC for updates and details regarding the race, post-race festivities, and sponsors.
Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & dates):
- Through June 28th: $20 for 1-mile run, $35 for 5k.
- Through July 19th: $25 for 1-mile run, $40 for 5k.
- Through August 1st: $25 for 1-mile run, $45 for 5k.
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time):
We strongly encourage you to pick up your packet before race day.
- Denham Springs High School, 1000 N. Range Ave, Denham Springs, LA, 70726, Friday, July 31st, from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We will be located by the two story science building facing Range Ave.
- Race day packet pickup at race site, starting at 6:00 am.
Age Groups:
- 1-Mile Age Groups: 5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-14
- 5k Age Groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
Awards:
- 1-Mile Awards: Top 3 for Each Age Group - Prizes to be determined
- 5k Awards: Top Overall Male/Female, Masters Champion (40 and up) Male/Female, Grand Masters (50 and up) Male/Female, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female in each age group. Overall Champions, Masters Champions, and Grandmaster Champions will receive a gift card from Varsity Sports. 5k Age Group winners will receive a custom singlet from Varsity Sports.