DOGSPEED - A Benefit Race for Animals in Need!

Get ready for an epic day of tails and trails at DOGSPEED 2: This Time With More Bark! Hosted by the Kaizen Running Club of Tahlequah on June 20, 2026, we'll lap a scenic mile for 12 continuous hours—from 7 AM to 7 PM—in a fun-filled charity run at the Northeastern State University Fitness Center. It's all to stock the Humane Society of Cherokee County with much-needed pet food and supplies.

Whether you're sprinting like a greyhound or meandering with your mastiff, your laps make a difference! Enjoy the company of your furry friends, dive into a 16ft bouncy water slide, and feast on a smorgasbord of treats for both humans and pets. With just $5 and a sack of pet food, you're in for a day that promises as much heart as it does bark.

Remember, every paw print you leave raises vital funds and awareness for local animals waiting for their forever homes. So go ahead, make your loops, and then why not grab an ice bath or some shade before heading back out? Let's see how many miles we can rack up—whether it's before a midday siesta or under the setting sun—we're doing it for the dogs (and cats too)!