Shelter Dog Dash

Gilbert, AZ

To get to the finish line you can run, walk, jog...or Dash for a Shelter Dog!!

One Love is delighted to bring you our fourth annual 5k or 1 Mile, Run/Walk event which will take place on February 14, 2026 at Freestone Park in Gilbert.

This event brings our community together to raise critical funds for some of the most vulnerable dogs in Maricopa County. Every step you take helps us give them the second chance they deserve.

So if your 2026 goal is giving back… consider this your sign. Get registered and meet us at the starting line!

One Love is a nonprofit organization that delivers innovative, hands-on programs to save at-risk shelter dogs and provide critical services to the community.

Funds raised from this event support the following life-saving programs:

Shelter Dog Project
Founded in 2015, this program focuses on removing barriers to adoption for at-risk shelter dogs through training, medical care, marketing, and post-adoption support.

New in 2025: We’re now offering free weekly PetSmart training classes for shelter and foster dogs to help them build confidence and prepare for life in a home.

Free Spay/Neuter Clinics
We offer free spay/neuter and vaccination clinics for pit bull, shepherd, and husky mixes—the breeds most at risk in our local shelters. These clinics help reduce shelter intake and support families who need a little extra help.

Prison Program
Through our 11-week in-prison dog training program, incarcerated individuals are paired with shelter dogs for a structured, rehabilitative experience. The program promotes personal growth for participants and prepares dogs for successful adoption.

Thank You To This Year's Sponsors


What You Get

  • Custom Event Medal for finishers

  • Custom Event Dri-Fit Tech T-shirt

  • Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 5K distance.  Age groups are:

    • 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80 & Over

  • Pre- & Post-Race "Athlete's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc)

  • Chip Timed with Real Time Results and Photos provided by StartLine Racing.

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Race Day Information

  • Race Day Check In and Registration will be available beginning at your assigned arrival time.

    • We accept cash, check, and credit card on race day.  Race day prices are:

      • 5K - $50

      • 1 Mile - $30

    • All shirts sizes may not be available on race day (please register online before race day to guarantee your shirt size choice).

  • Wheelchair, stroller, and leashed pet friendly event.

    • All wheelchairs, stollers, and leashed pets must start at the back of the start line coral.

      • All participants are chipped time, so your time will not be affected by starting at the back of the coral.  Your  time will not start until you cross the start line.

  • The course will take you along the dedicated running trails in and around Freestone Park (a mixture of packed dirt and asphalt/concrete surfaces).  Please note - this is an open use trail system and does not close for our event.

  • Due to the common start/finish line there will be no bag check for this event.

Event Schedule

  • Feb. 13 3:00PM - Packet Pick-Up at Solsticee Fitness in Mesa from 3:00 - 6:00pm

  • Feb. 14 8:00AM - Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration Begins at Freestone Park

  • Feb. 14 9:00AM - 5K Run Begins

  • Feb. 14 9:10AM - 1 Mile Run/Walk Begins

  • Feb. 14 10:00AM - 5K Awards Ceremony Begins (approx).

When & Where

Feb 14, 2026

Saturday

9:00 AM

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Gilbert, AZ

Freestone Park

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