2 running, walking, and wheelchair events in Midland, Texas

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/17/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Midland Humane Coalition presents a high-octane race where paws meet pavement...The 12th Annual Hot Dog Run: FAST & FURRIEST!

​Hot Dog Run is one of Midland’s most beloved traditions — a dog-friendly, family-friendly 5K/1 Mile annual race where runners/walkers and four-legged friends come together to support Midland Humane Coalition’s mission.

This race is an important fundraiser for Midland Humane Coalition.

The end goal: to give homeless cats & dogs a chance to reach their forever finish line -- HOME!

We encourage race participants to either:

1. DONATE - click on the Donate tab on top of this page.

2. BECOME A FUNDRAISER - create your own Hot Dog Run fundraising page! Ask your friends for support!

🐾Thank you so much ~ from the cool cats & dogs of MHC! 🐾

Find out more about Midland Humane Coalition and how to support our mission!

Registration Details:

🐾 Humans and dogs of all ages, sizes, speeds, breeds are WELCOME! Bring a stroller if needed for smaller kids/dogs.

🐾 Every animal must have at least (1) owner. Please bring your leashes!

🐾 Participants are NOT REQUIRED to have a pet to join.

Race Date:

May 2, 2026

Race Location:

Midland College - Allison Fine Arts Building

3600 N Garfield St Midland, TX US 79705

Race Day Schedule:

​7:30 AM - Registration opens / Race Packet Pick-up

8:30 AM - 5K begins

8:35 AM - 1 Mile begins

9:00 AM - Awards

9:30 AM - Pet Costume Competition begins (FREE ENTRY FOR ALL! Fabulous prizes await winners of: Best Costume & Best Race-themed Costume) Pets and Humans are encouraged to join as a team!

Race Route:

This route loops around the Midland College campus. The route will be marked and a map will be provided prior to the race.

PIT STOP - 2 Hydration Stations will be available at every half mile for humans and animals!

Race Perks:

🐾 Fast & Furriest MEDAL

🐾 Fast & Furriest RACE BIB

🐾 Fast & Furriest Shirts (for purchase)

🐾 SWAG BAGS - filled with goodies from our race sponsors

🐾 FREE Pet Costume Competition Contest Entry

🐾 FREE Breakfast and Post-Race REFRESHMENTS

🐾 Access to Vendor Market (get more pet swag from our vendors!)

Race Packet Pick Up:

Runners can pick up their packets at these locations:

🐾 Midland Athletic Company

3326 N Midkiff Rd. Midland, TX 79705

Friday, May 1, 2026

10 AM - 6 PM

🐾 Midland College

3600 N Garfield St Midland, TX 79705

Saturday, May 3, 2025

7:15 AM- 8:15 AM

Volunteer Information:

Our events are a success because we have such fabulous VOLUNTEERS!

Volunteering provides an opportunity to serve participants at aid stations, registration, on the course with directions, with post race food and drinks, etc.

To volunteer for the race, please sign up on the Volunteer Tab on this website.

Midland Humane Coalition is always looking for volunteers to help with pets! Email [email protected]

*Times subject to change.

*All ages are welcome!

*Strollers are welcome.

*All Dogs must be leashed. Please keep your dogs by your side at all times. Please keep retractable leashes locked. Please clean up after your pet.