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3rd Annual Doggolympics - Sunday, June 14th, 2026 • 1–5PM

Get ready, Bend… the 3rd Annual Doggolympics is back—and this year it’s bigger, better, and packed into a full day of non-stop dog-loving action.

After two absolutely electric years in 2024 and 2025—drawing hundreds of pups, families, and spectators—the Doggolympics has become one of Central Oregon’s most fun, feel-good community events. From first-time competitors to seasoned canine athletes, the vibe has been nothing short of unforgettable… and 2026 is shaping up to top it all. While this is a ‘competition’, we want to stress that this is a FUN event and not a state competition sanctioned by some athletic committee. So bring the whole family and the pups and enter all the events and show off your pups skills!

Introducing Heroes & Hounds

This year, we’re incredibly proud to partner with Street Dog Hero, combining their signature summer fundraiser “Heroes on the Run” with our Doggolympics to create one epic, full-day celebration.

Street Dog Hero has rescued and rehomed over 4,000 animals and provided more than 12,000 life-saving procedures, making them one of Oregon’s most trusted and impactful animal welfare nonprofits . Now, we’re teaming up to bring the entire community together—for fun, for dogs, and for a great cause.

Event Schedule

8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Street Dog Hero’s Heroes on the Run

5K / 10K Walk-Run
(A beautiful run along the Old Mill paths—dogs welcome, all ages encouraged)

1:30 – 2:00 PM
JD Platt & The K9 Kings Frisbee Dog Show

A high-flying, crowd-favorite performance—think halftime show, but with rescue dogs and insane aerial tricks!

2:00 – 5:00 PM
The Doggolympics

Obstacle Course
Sprint
High Jump
Best Trick Routine

Events are designed for all skill levels—fun, inclusive, and wildly entertaining.

Registration for the Doggolympics events will be open throughout the day on June 14th,

but if you’d like to preregister, please fill out this form!