UltiMutt Race @ Tryon Resort
5K · Fun Run
4/11/2026, 1:30:00 PM · Mill Spring, North Carolina, US
Est. 2025 · Listed Feb 12, 2019
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UltiMutt Race 2026: Saturday, April 11 @ Tryon Resort, Mill Spring, NC.
Celebrate our ancient friendship with dogs while building a bond with your dog that will last a lifetime!
UltiMutt Race & Noble Dog Fest, (sponsored by Noble Dog Hotel & Lodge, ) is a 5k obstacle race & festival designed by canine agility & fitness pros to challenge a dog & owner team over 17+ obstacles at your pace with our Competitive & Fun Run options!
Running UltiMutt = Saving Lives! 10% race fees & 100% donations are given to Greenville County Animal Care, the largest open intake shelter in the Carolinas!
Start Line Description: Dogs are separated by barriers in 3 lanes, 3 runners start every 30 sec intervals to eliminate crowding/bottlenecking on the course. Event is fully outdoors with ample space to distance.
Noble Dog Fest: Saturday 9am-2pm: (free admission for the whole family, including the family dog!)
-Food & Beverage Trucks
-Noble Nessie's Craft Biergarten
-Music & Champion Awards Ceremony
-Vendor Village 20+ local shops!
-Photo Booths & Pup Caricatures
Pre-Register for Festival Activities: Here
- Paint ur Pet Workshop, led by Jessica Brush
- Try it! Dog Yoga, led by Deb of Sunbelly Cafe
- Try it! SwiftPaws Lure Coursing
- Try it! WCERA Canine Escape Room
- Try it! Canine Conditioning/Agility
- Try it! Herding Instict Tests with On the Lamb
Other Activities:
Dogs & Drinks Mixer: Friday, April 10 @ 6pm @ Silver Spoon Saloon (onsite)
9am-2pm: Mutts & Monsters Disc Dog Demos & Club Intro w/ Lucas Croft
9am-2pm: NACC Canicross Harness/Gear Fittings - Drop-In
LODGING: To make these reservations & receive the discounted rate, must CALL: 828-863-1103.
Make UltiMutt Race your weekend getaway! Tryon Resort features 1,600 acres of nature trails, 6 onsite restaurants, 20+ boutique shops, family entertainment, and more!
The property features a variety of onsite lodging options:
- 50 tent camping spaces-dry - Available NOW until sold out!
- RV park spaces
- UltiMutt Discount: 10% Off, 2 night minimum stay, pet fees waived for: 1-5 bedroom Cabins, Overmountain Lodge, Stablehouse Inn
- To Book Discounted Rates, Must CALL: 828-863-1103 & mention you're an "UltiMutt Guest"
See Nearby Hotels, AirBnBs, Glampgrounds/Campgrounds, etc. --> Link to Google Nearby Hotels:
-4 Paws Kingdom & Dog Campground-15 miles
-Emberglow Outdoor Resort - 7.8 miles
-Town & Country Inn Suites-Spindale - 9 miles
-Hampton Inn & Suites – 15 miles
Event Pricing
*Discounts for children under 15, first responders/military, & for referring 2 friends who register with your code.
- $85 -Currently 25% Off final price
- Increases to $95 when spots run out.
- Increases to $115 on race day.
(Free Parking onsite)
What do I get when I run the UltiMutt Race?
Finishers Receive: Sponsored Race Photos, Commemorative Finisher medal, collectible iron-on patch unique to the year, & access to Noble Dog Fest!
Race Options
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Competitive Wave: (30 squats to skip/fail an obstacle)
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Awarded: Alpha Male & Alpha Female w/ Large Dog (36+ lbs.)
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Awarded: Alpha Male & Alpha Female w/ Small Dog (up to 35lbs.)
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Fun Run Wave: (can skip any obstacle)
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Non-Timed 5k Fun Run/Walk!
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