run with the dogs

Celebrating 21 years of supporting decatur bulldog boosters

January 25, 2025

beacon hill middle schooL

Decatur, GA

5K run and pup trot

THE RACE

Make plans now to join us for the 21st annual Run With the Dogs 5K and Pup Trot! We are excited to return to Beacon Hill Middle School with an exciting course in the Decatur neighborhoods of MAK (McDonough-Adams-Kings Highway) and Oakhurst. All 5K and Pup Trot participants who register before January 11 will receive our famous long-sleeved t-shirt designed by artist (and Decatur lacrosse coach) Adam Pinsley. Register early for the best rates!

Run With the Dogs is an official qualifying event for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race!

Run With the Dogs 5K is an annual fundraiser of the Decatur Bulldogs Boosters and supports the athletic programs at Decatur High School and Beacon Hill Middle School.

The Boosters raise money annually to meet the needs of student athletes, including uniforms and equipment. These funds are used to support 1,100 student athletes on 57 teams representing 19 sports at Decatur and Beacon Hill. Run With the Dogs is one of the Booster Club’s biggest annual fundraisers and a can’t-miss community event for all ages.

Bring your dog and join the fun. Woof!

Details about this year’s race

START LOCATION: Beacon Hill Middle School, 220 W. College Avenue, Decatur

START TIMES: 8:30 am 1-mile Pup Trot, 9:00 am 5K

RACE REGISTRATION/TIMING: Please register by January 11 to receive one of our coveted, long-sleeved t-shirts featuring original artwork by Adam Pinsley. Timing for this Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race qualifier will be managed by Start2Finish race management. Race number pickup will be held at Fleet Feet Decatur on January 23 and 24. Additional details coming soon!

5K AWARDS: To overall 1st place male, female, and nonbinary runners, masters 1st place male, female, and nonbinary runners, and top male, female, and nonbinary finishers in each age group category listed below. Awards will be distributed after the 5K, thanks to the generosity of our partners at Fleet Feet Decatur.

AGE GROUPS: 11 & under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70 and over.

ENTRY FEES:

• Individuals: $35 until 11/22, $40 11/23-12/31, $50 1/1-1/24, $55 race day | Pup Trot $25 (New This Year: Pup Trot Includes Race Shirt!)

• City Schools of Decatur Students (18 and under), Teachers & Employees and City of Decatur Employees: $30 until 11/22, $35 11/23-12/31, $45 1/1-1/24, $50 race day | Pup Trot $20 (New This Year: Pup Trot Includes Race Shirt!)

Long-sleeved T-shirts designed by local artist Adam Pinsley guaranteed for all participants who register before January 11.