Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run
Date
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 7:00 AM CDTLocation
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Distances & registration
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1 Mile
closes Aug 1, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
2mo 23d 21h 48m leftRun
Closes Aug 1, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT · From $22.95
5K
closes Aug 1, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
2mo 23d 21h 48m leftRun/Walk
Closes Aug 1, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT · From $38.50
Race feel
Course surface
Cross-country
Based on the event listing. Check the official site for the full course map.
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
33 finishers in 1 Mile
Ranked by chip time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
33 1 Mile finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
11:00
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 7:16.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 55% women and 45% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 1 Mile in 2023, this looks like a small field: 33 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 11:00. The quicker front of the field averaged about 7:16. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 5:57 (male) and 7:28 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs11 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
Age-group cutoff times (11)
Showing every age-group cutoff row available for this year and distance.
Gender rows in this file: Female, Male.
| Age group | Gender | Division label | Top N | Cutoff | Field | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | Female | Female 1-5 | Top 3 | 15:08 | 2 | posted division results |
| 1-5 | Male | Male 1-5 | Top 3 | 10:45 | 1 | posted division results |
| 6-7 | Female | Female 6-7 | Top 3 | 11:35 | 1 | posted division results |
| 6-7 | Male | Male 6-7 | Top 3 | 9:24 | 1 | posted division results |
| 8-9 | Female | Female 8-9 | Top 3 | 12:01 | 6 | posted division results |
| 8-9 | Male | Male 8-9 | Top 3 | 13:30 | 2 | posted division results |
| 10-11 | Male | Male 10-11 | Top 3 | 8:49 | 3 | posted division results |
| 12-14 | Female | Female 12-14 | Top 3 | 11:00 | 2 | posted division results |
| 12-14 | Male | Male 12-14 | Top 3 | 13:49 | 3 | posted division results |
| 15-99 | Female | Female 15-99 | Top 3 | 13:33 | 7 | posted division results |
| 15-99 | Male | Male 15-99 | Top 3 | 10:46 | 5 | posted division results |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile | 2023 | 33 | 11:00 | 11:25 | 7:16 | 5:57 / 7:28 |
| 1 Mile | 2022 | 34 | 10:25 | 11:03 | 7:05 | 6:44 / 6:54 |
| 5K | 2025 | 231 | 31:48 | 32:55 | 19:53 | 16:46 / 19:30 |
| 5K | 2024 | 199 | 33:10 | 33:40 | 20:10 | 17:13 / 20:11 |
| 5K | 2023 | 156 | 33:52 | 35:14 | 20:16 | 17:29 / 19:42 |
Last summary update: May 5, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Dog Days of Summer 5k & 1-Mile Run Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00 AM Kidz Korner Playground 979 Government Street Denham Springs, LA 70726 Description: The Denham Springs High School Cross Country team is hosting the fifth-annual Dog Days of Summer 5k and 1-mile run on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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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 and Track and Field programs. The race will be officially timed and managed by Threshold Timing. All participants that REGISTER BY Sunday, July 20th will receive a t-shirt . All 5k finishers and all 1-mile finishers 14 and under will receive a custom medal. T-shirts will be available for those who register after Sunday, July 20th, while supplies last. 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): Registration through June 29th, $15 for 1-mile run, $30 for 5k. Registration through July 20th, $20 for 1-mile run, $35 for 5k. Registration through August 2nd, $25 for 1-mile run, $40 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, August 1st, 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. 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 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