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Canine Campus Crawl 2026

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT

Location
Madison, WI
UW Lot 60, 53705
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A scenic, dog-friendly 2.5-mile run/walk supporting WisCares, hosted by UW-Madison's Pre-Veterinary Association.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

The Canine Campus Crawl invites you to a delightful 2.5-mile run or walk through the beautiful lake scenery of Madison, WI. Hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Pre-Veterinary Association, this event is a fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting WisCares. Bring your leashed canine companions (with current rabies vaccination) to enjoy the course alongside you. Participants can look forward to great raffles and post-race refreshments. It's a wonderful opportunity to support a worthy cause while enjoying a scenic outing with your furry friend.

What to expect

  • Enjoy a 2.5-mile run or walk with beautiful lake views.
  • Bring your leashed dog (rabies vaccination required).
  • Look forward to raffles, water, granola bars, fruit, and drink mixes.

Standout details

  • Dog-friendly event (rabies required)
  • Supports WisCares
  • Beautiful lake scenery
  • Free T-shirt with early registration

Perks & features

  • Dog-Friendly

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 2.5 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 10:30 AM CDT · From $22.20

    Opens Feb 3, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 2.5 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 10:30 AM CDT · From $27.50

    Opens Feb 3, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • Canine Campus Crawl 2026: Youth Ages 6-12yrs

    Sat, Apr 11, 10:30 AM CDT · From $16.90

    Opens Feb 3, 2026, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Apr 9, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

A 2.5 mile run/walk held by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Pre-Veterinary Association. Come enjoy the beautiful lake scenery while contributing to our fundraiser, where all proceeds raised will be donated to WisCares ! Canine companions are welcome to join you in the race (dogs must have current rabies vaccination in order to participate).

Meet at UW Lot 60 (801 Walnut Street) on West Campus right by the Lakeshore  Boat Launch . The race begins at   10:30 AM  but please arrive by 10 AM   to ensure enough time for check-in and signing of a waiver and rabies contract.

Register by March 20th to get a free T-shirt with registration! However, online registration will continue to stay open until April 9th. Registration is also available the day of the race at the sign in tables. Day-of registration must be paid by cash or check (made out to Pre-Veterinary Association ) and prices are:

$20 for one person (no dogs)

$25 for one person and up to two dogs

We will have great raffles, water bottles, water bowls for your pup, granola bars, bananas, apples, oranges, snack mixes, and drink mixes.

If you are unable to participate in the 5K and would still like to donate to support WisCares, there is a  "Donate" tab at the top of this page. Check out the Facebook page linked below for pictures of past crawls. Lastly, we thank you for your continued support of UW-Madison's Pre-Veterinary Association!

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