Atlanta 3k Dog Walk and Festival
Sun, May 3, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Shirley Franklin Park ( formerly the Westside Park Atlanta), 1660 Johnson Rd. NW, 30318
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A heartwarming 3K dog walk and festival that celebrates the human-canine bond while supporting a vital cause for pets in need.
- Fun
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
For a CauseGreat for
- Walkers Welcome
Walkers WelcomeGreat for: walkers, cause-driven runners
Join Atlanta dog parents, families, and animal lovers for a special 3K walk and festival designed to strengthen bonds with your canine companion. This unique event features interactive dog-and-human challenges along the route and a lively festival atmosphere with vendors and an agility field. All ages and paces are welcome, and friendly leashed dogs are encouraged to participate. Your involvement directly supports Praline’s Backyard Foundation, helping pets of domestic violence survivors find safe care.
What to expect
- Enjoy a relaxed 3K walk with optional, fun challenges every half kilometer to connect with your dog.
- Explore a vibrant festival featuring dog-focused vendors and a playful agility field.
- Support Praline’s Backyard Foundation, aiding pets of domestic violence survivors.
Standout details
- Dog-focused community event
- Interactive dog-human bonding moments
- Proceeds benefit pets of domestic violence survivors
- Dog agility field
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3K
Sun, May 3, 8:30 AM EDT · From $28.24
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Jan 18, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
- 3K
Sun, May 3, 8:00 AM EDT · From $28.24
Opens Jan 14, 2026, 3:00 AM EST · Closes Jan 18, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Walkers welcome
From the organizer
Join us for the Atlanta 3k Dog Walk and Festival — a dog-focused community event designed to help dogs and their people connect.
REGISTER EARLY, REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 200 DOGS, AS OF MARCH 27th, WE HAVE 114 REGISTRATIONS.
Taking place on Sunday, May 3 from 8:30 AM–12:00 PM at Shirley Franklin Park, this event brings together Atlanta dog parents, families, runners, walkers, and animal lovers for a morning of movement, bonding, and impact.
🐾 What Makes This Event Special Along the 3K route, participants will find interactive dog-and-human bonding moments every ½ kilometer, including quick, fun challenges like:
A 5-second sit Stay, down, or paw cues Simple connection exercises designed to strengthen focus and teamwork
These moments are optional, welcoming, and designed for dogs of all experience levels — making the walk just as enriching as it is fun.
In addition to the 3K walk/run, the festival experience includes:
A dog agility field for playful movement and confidence building
A curated lineup of dog-focused vendors
Community partners and local pet businesses
A relaxed, welcoming environment for dogs and their people
This event is hosted by Praline’s Backyard Dog Services, with all proceeds benefiting Praline’s Backyard Foundation, a nonprofit that provides safe foster and boarding care for the pets of domestic violence survivors. By protecting pets, the Foundation helps remove one of the biggest barriers survivors face when seeking safety.
Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome.
All ages, all paces, walkers and runners alike are encouraged to participate.
Whether you’re here to walk, bond, explore, or support, your participation helps ensure that no one has to choose between their safety and their pet.
Interested in sponsoring or vending? 🐾 We’d love to partner with Atlanta pet businesses for the Atlanta 3K Dog Walk & Festival. Vendor spaces are 10x10(vendor donation: $250) and sponsorships are available for added visibility. All vendor and sponsor contributions are tax-deductible donations benefiting Praline’s Backyard Foundation (501(c)(3)). Learn more and sign up HERE or email info@pralinesbackyardfoundation.org
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