Run for the Dogs 5k - Palm Beach

Run for the Dogs 5k - Palm Beach takes place in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, on November 21, 2026, with a single 5K starting at 9:00 a.m. The event brings the Run for the Dogs name to the Palm Beach area with a straightforward 3.1-mile format on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, open to anyone who wants to run or walk the distance.

A 5K with a dog-friendly name tends to draw a relaxed crowd, which makes it a comfortable first race as well as a low-key training run for more experienced runners. If you are aiming for a time, spend the six weeks beforehand keeping one session of short repeats at 5K effort and one steady run in your week, then ease off in the final days. If you are new to running, three easy run-walk sessions a week, gradually extending the running portions, will have you covering 3.1 miles comfortably. Hydrate well before the 9:00 a.m. start and keep breakfast light and early.