DOGSPEED - A Benefit Race for Animals in Need!

DOGSPEED 2: This Time With More Bark!

Join us for **DOGSPEED**, a 12-hour, come-and-go community run (or walk!) hosted by **Kaizen Running Club of Tahlequah**. On **June 20, 2026, from 7 AM to 7 PM**, we’ll be circling a scenic 1-mile loop that starts and finishes on the front lawn of the **Northeastern State University Fitness Center**—all with one goal: **to fill a truck with pet food and supplies** for the **Humane Society of Cherokee County**.

Whether you're running miles or just strolling with your pup, every lap counts. Not a runner? No problem. We’ll have games, prizes, snacks for you and your pet, drinks, and plenty of shade and treats for your four-legged friends. AND, a 16ft inflatable bouncy water slide! Plus, you’ll get a chance to meet some adoptable pets from the Humane Society.

THIS EVENT WILL COST YOU $5 AND A SACK OF DOG FOOD! That's right, there's a $5 fee associated with the race this year ON TOP of the donation of dog/cat food or supplies. FULL DISCLOSURE the $5 will go to Kaizen to help cover some of the costs of running this event. ANY FUNDS OR DONATIONS beyond the $5 sign up fee will go to the Humane Society of Cherokee County. 

**Donations of dog food, cat food, and pet supplies are greatly appreciated. We also accept cash or cashapp.** Come move for a cause, bring your dog, and help us support local animals in need!

THE COURSE:

Dogspeed starts and finishes at the NSU Fitness Center in Tahlequah, OK. The course is a 1 mile loop starting on The Fit's front lawn. At the start finish you will find food, snacks, burgers, hotdogs, chips, candy, cookies as well as...shade and ICE BATHS to escape from the summer heat. THIS IS A HOT RACE. 

This event is UNTIMED meaning you will be responsible for writing down your number of loops achieved. 1 loop is approx 1.05 miles. How many can you get in 12 hours? This event is come and go meaning you could do 10 loops before noon, go home and take a 5 hour nap, then return to do more loops from 5-7pm when the event ends. We want you to challenge yourself, sure, but the goal is to raise money and awareness for the Humane Society. 

HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHEROKEE COUNTY

The HSCC will be on site to show off a few of their amazing animals who are up for adoption! Last year we successfully got some dogs to a loving forever home!