Husky Classic
Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
Sun. Oct. 13, 2024 9 a.m.
UW Campus in Seattle, and around the world!
10K RUN | 5K RUN/WALK
News Flash! The 2024 Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash is SOLD OUT.
Did you pick up your packet of race materials early? Don’t forget to bring your race bib on Sunday! Having sold out the event, we will not have extra bibs on site.
Run with the pack. Show your Purple Pride. Support UW students!
Hit the road, Huskies! Lace up your sneakers and take to the streets for our annual 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk. Whether you’re running with us in-person on the scenic UW campus or joining us for the Run Anywhere virtual race, it’s a day of fun for the whole Husky pack.
Update: This event is now SOLD OUT.
Your participation supports student scholarships!
When you register for Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash, you support the UW Alumni Association’s general scholarship fund. This lets us honor six extraordinary students across all the UW campuses, via our Homecoming Scholars program. Thank you!
Adults
The 2024 Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash shirts are black, short-sleeve Brooks Running tech t-shirts. This comfy, breathable top is a great way to show your Husky spirit all year long. Adult registrants also receive a collectable finisher’s medal.
Children
Dawg Dash is great for the whole family. Kids eight and under can join the Husky Pups Run presented by AMBA, running on a special kids’ course that loops around Drumheller Fountain. Child runners receive a kid-sized t-shirt plus a finisher’s ribbon. Registered for the Run Anywhere option? We’ll send the shirt and ribbon in the mail!
Dogs
Even your four-legged friends can join the fun! Register your dog and receive a limited-edition dogdanna, courtesy of WSECU. One size fits most, from beagles to boxers.
Pricing
In-Person Registration Pricing
Go for a run on the beautiful UW campus. (Register now, prices go up on race day!)
$40 through 10/12, or $45 on race day – UWAA & UWRA Members,
UW Faculty & Staff
$45 through 10/12, or $50 on race day – General Public
$65 through 10/12, or $70 on race day – UWAA New Member Bundle
(includes race registration plus a year of UWAA annual membership!)
$30 through 10/12, or $35 on race day – UW Students
$10 – Kids 8 and under
(Husky Pups Run presented by AMBA)
$5 – Dogs
(Dog registration presented by WSECU)
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(Registration is now closed for the Run Anywhere Virtual Race.)
Post-Dash Bash
Cross the finish line and pick up your finisher’s medal from the friendly flight attendants at the Alaska Airlines Refuel Station! Then catch your breath and enjoy snacks, prizes and activities for the whole family, including the Husky Pups Run presented by AMBA. It’s a great chance to recover, recharge and grab a selfie with our giant inflatable Husky. Don’t forget to pose with your puppy at the Strut Your Mutt photo booth, presented by WSECU.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get my race materials?
Avoid the lines on race day. Pick up your packet early at University Book Store on the Ave (4326 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105) and receive Husky Bucks good for $5 savings on any UW merchandise purchase of $20 or more. (One coupon valid per person.)
Need more incentive? Registrants who pick up their packet on Thursday and Saturday will be entered in drawings for two Husky-themed gift baskets ($65 value), perfect for the Dawg or dog enthusiast!
Packets will be available at the following dates and times:
- Thursday, Oct. 10 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 12 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
You can also pick up your packet at the race. Onsite packet pickup will open at 7:30 a.m. on race day near Kane Hall on the Central Plaza (Red Square). Please arrive at least 90 minutes early (7:30 a.m. for the 10K run, 7:50 a.m. for the 5K run) to make sure you have time to receive your materials.
Registrants are allowed to pick up packets for other registered runners. Please bring an official Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash confirmation email (printed or on a device) for each registration.
What’s the best way to get to campus? Is parking available?
Where is the starting line? Can I see a course map?
On the morning of the race, runners gather on Red Square to check gear or pick up registration packets. The starting lines for the 10K Run and the 5K Run/Walk are on Memorial Way, just north of the flagpole.
View the 2024 course map here. (pdf) The bright yellow line shows the 10K route, while the purple line shows the 5K route.
I am a “Run Anywhere” participant. How do I submit my race time?
I registered my child. What should I know?
Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash is a great event for the whole family! Children can participate in various ways, depending on their age level.
- Kids eight and under can join the Husky Pups Run presented by AMBA, running on a mini course that loops around Drumheller Fountain. Child runners at this level receive a kid-sized t-shirt, which will be included with your registration packet, and a finisher’s ribbon, which will be distributed at the finish line. The Husky Pups Run presented by AMBA gathers at the south end of Red Square at 10:15 a.m. (Please note that this mini-race will start closer to 10:30 a.m.; we need to wait for all the adult runners to finish the 5K so the route is clear for the Pups.)
- Kids nine and over are welcome to register for the 5K run/walk with their adults!
- Babies in strollers are welcome in both the 5K run/walk and the 10K run.
I registered my dog. What should I know?
One of the best parts of Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash is meeting everyone’s pets. But you know your dog best: will they be happy in a crowd of 2,000 runners, plus 150 kids and 200 other dogs? It still counts as Purple Pride if your pet wears their dogdanna on the comfy sofa at home!
Running with a dog takes training and practice. And to be fair, not every pup is up for a 5K. This article from Brooks Running has tips on how to safely run with your dog. We will set up strategic dog-water stations along the route of the run. Do check in on your pet regularly as you to make sure they are still having as much fun as you are!
Gear check
You may check your personal items with Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash staff and volunteers before the race. All items must fit into a bag provided by University Book Store. We encourage you to only check the minimum, like your jacket and your keys, and leave your large bags at home. Please don’t bring valuables. Gear check will open at 7:30 a.m.
Schedule
Timing chips will be used. They are part of the race bibs and do not need to be returned after the race is over. Dogs and strollers are welcome in all races.
Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash begins on Memorial Way NE, north of the flagpole. The finish line is in front of Suzzallo Library, on the UW Central Plaza (Red Square). The 10K run and the 5K run/walk both use the same start and finish lines.
- 7:30 a.m. — Packet pick up, race day registration and gear check open on Red Square
- 9 a.m. — 10K Dash begins on Memorial Way NE
- 9:20 a.m. — 5K Dash begins on Memorial Way NE; Post-dash Bash opens on Red Square (Note: 5K Dashers will begin in waves to reduce crowding.)
- 10:15 a.m. — Husky Pups Run presented by AMBA gathers at the south end of Red Square
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