Dawg Days of Summer (in Winter) Races
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 10:34 AM EST
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A quirky, multi-race series blending virtual and in-person runs with a playful holiday theme and a nod to 4-H.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Great for
- Masters (40+)
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
29 2K finishers in 2025. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
15:48
Think middle-of-the-pack, using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 9:37.
People mix
More men
About 41% women and 59% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 2K in 2025, this looks like a small field: 29 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 15:48. The quicker front of the field averaged about 9:37. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2K | 2025 | 29 | 15:48 | 15:56 | 9:37 | 9:04 / 11:05 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Dawg Days of Summer (in Winter) Races
Clover Glove, Black Bag, Keel/ Ryles Holiday Races
We again offer the bookend for the 12 Days of Christmas in July Races. Join us for the Dawg Days races and earn points for two series in seven races. Two shirts available. Shirts available for the 4-H GOAT 4K and Ron’s Run 4K.
Nov. 3 - 1 Mile On Your Own Nov. 7 -GOAT 4 It 4K Uphill both ways Rock Eagle 4-H Center, 2:34 pm. In person only. Nov 7 - Ron’s Run 4K 3:34 pm (Rock Eagle 4-H Center) In person only Nov 10 - 5K (3.1 miles) On Your Own Nov 14 - 3K (1.86 miles) On Your Own Nov. 17 - 2K (1.24 miles) On Your Own Nov. 24 – 6K (3.72 miles) On Your Own Enter finish times on Run Sign Up for the Home Run Runs. Times must be entered within 24 hours after the date of the run. Note that some races are in person only.
Fees: $10 per race. Add one shirt (GOAT 4 It) for $10. Shirt order must be placed on or before October 17. Family race registration rate available for families (4 or more) people. Contact: Roger Keel rkeel@mindspring.com
Awards: Summer camp awards Overall, Master, and Grandmaster male and female individuals with the lowest cumulative time for the 7 races.
Questions: boryles@gmail.com or rkeel@mindspring.com Visit http://www.georgia4h.org for directions to Rock Eagle 4-H Center.