Add some sizzle to your HOT summer runs! Beat the dog days of summer! Challenge yourself to run your best summer 5K with our Virtual 5K Series, The Dog Days of Summer presented by Banfield Pet Hospital. Run one month or all three to track your progress.
At J&A Racing, we love our dogs. $1 of every registration will benefit the VBSPCA in the hopes that every dog finds his forever running partner.
Each month features one of our favorite breeds:
June | Retrievers
July | Bulldogs
August | Rescue Dogs
We also have a Mutt Mile for participants 12 and under!
Each month’s race bib and medal will feature a different dog breed that represents one of the dogs of J&A Racing.
Registration fee per month: $35
or register for all 3 for a discounted rate: $90
Mutt Mile: $20
limited space each month
Swag that will make your Tail Wag:
- Virtual 5K – Run anytime and anywhere
- Dog Days of Summer 5K Medal (unique medal featuring that month’s dog breed) – Run all 3 months and your magnetic medals combine to create a dog bone
- Dog Days of Summer 5K Beach Towel
- Dog Days of Summer 5K Race Bib (unique bib featuring that month’s dog breed)
- Running companion bib for your four-legged running partner (download here)
- Race packet shipped directly to your home
- Upload your results to our leaderboard
- Virtual Goodie Bag
- Mutt Mile Swag includes a Finisher “Dog Tag” Medal, J&A Racing Water Bottle, and a downloadable “Color Your Own” Race Bib
Plus Additional Treats:
- Nuun Endurance Hydration Drink Mix (11 ounce container/16 servings, $24 value)
- Surprise giveaways from Running Etc. to randomly selected participants ($10 gift cards)
- Social giveaways for registered participants including running hats from Ciele ($50 value), Brooks Running Shoes ($125 value), and Goodr Sunglasses ($25 value)
Race Medals
Race Bib
Beach Towel
About our Charity Partner
The Virginia Beach SPCA believes that the animal-human bond creates healthier, happier, more connected communities. Through pet adoption and sheltering, low-cost public veterinary clinic services, humane education programs, wildlife triage and canine pet training, the VBSPCA is able to continue to deliver their mission of compassion to our community. You can support the mission of the VBSPCA by adopting, donating, or volunteering. Learn more today at vbspca.com.