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18th Annual Canine Classic at Paws Up

18th Annual Canine Classic at Paws Up

Race Date

Aug 22, 2026

Location

Greenough, MT

Solid Pick54

The Experience

The Canine Classic is a trail hike/run for you and your dog(s) through the scenic trails at Paws Up! Participants can choose from Half-Marathon, 5-Mile, 2-Mile races or an untimed hike. Dogs are welcome and encouraged to participate, and can do so off-leash on these trap-free lands. The run takes you on mostly designated trails and some dirt roads. Runners can expect uneven trails especially through pasture area. After the race enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch prepared by the amazing team at Paws Up. All race entries include one lunch coupon, a swag bag, and the opportunity to win some great prizes! Additional lunch coupons can be purchased the day of the race for $15. The event is cupless. There will be four aid stations on the 13-mile course. Event proceeds benefit Working Dogs for Conservation.  Virtual Race option available! Download and send your results to breanne@wd4c.org and receive your swag. See Registration information for dates and pricing. Questions? Contact: Mindy at Mmarcum@pawsup.com (lodging, event information) OR Bre at breanne@wd4c.org (race information)                                                                                                                                                                  Tentative Race Schedule 7:45 am Half-Marathon check in 8:00 am Half-Marathon starts  8:10 am Half marathon start with dogs 9:00 am 5-Mile check in 9:15 am 5-Mile starts 9:25 am 5-Mile with dogs 10:30 am 2-Mile starts 8:30 am-12:30 pm Course open to any untimed hike participants

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

(TBD)

Start Location

40060 Paws Up Road, Greenough, MT, 59823

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

5 Miles2 MilesUntimed Hike - All DistancesWine and Bitch DinnerFundraiserVirtual Hike/Run/WalkEarly Bird Special- 5 mile Run/Hike AND Wine and Bitch Dinner

Quality Score

Solid Pick54
Methodology
Heritage20/20

11 years running

Size7/15

~23 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty17/20

17% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw4/10

runners from 5 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:46:55

Weather0/10

typical high 80°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

53°

Afternoon (High)

80°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

9 mph

Wind

55%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 335 finishers actually crossed the line across 11 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

335

Median time

2:28:45

Latest turnout

35

States

15

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:30p50 median ≈ 2:254:55

Turnout by year

20182025

'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
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