UltiMutt Race 2026: Saturday, April 11 @ Tryon Resort, Mill Spring, NC.
Celebrate our ancient friendship with dogs while building a bond with your dog that will last a lifetime!
UltiMutt Race & Noble Dog Festival, (sponsored by Noble Dog Hotel & Lodge, ) is a 5k obstacle race & festival designed by canine agility & fitness pros to challenge a dog & owner team over 17+ obstacles at your pace with our Competitive & Fun Run options!
Plus! Running UltiMutt = Saving Lives! 10% race fees & 100% donations are given to Greenville County Animal Care, the largest open intake shelter in SC!
Start Line Description: Dogs are separated by barriers in 3 lanes, 3 runners start every 30 sec intervals to eliminate crowding/bottlenecking on the course. Event is fully outdoors with ample space to distance.
Noble Dog Fest: Saturday 9am-2pm: (free admission for the whole family, including the family dog!)
-Food & Beverage Trucks
-Noble Nessie's Craft Biergarten
-Music & Champion Awards Ceremony
-Vendor Village 40+ local shops!
-Activities: Dog Yoga by Sunbelly Cafe, NACC Harness Fittings, & More to come!
LODGING:
Make UltiMutt Race your weekend getaway! Tryon Resort features 1,600 acres of nature trails, 6 onsite restaurants, 20+ boutique shops, family entertainment, and more! The property features a variety of onsite lodging options:
- tent camping spaces-dry (not available yet, but will email out reservations soon!)
- RV park spaces (available now)
- 1-5 bedroom Cabins, Overmountain Lodge, Stablehouse Inn (*all have 3-night min, $75-$150 pet fee/stay, Tryon may waive it to a 2 night minimum one month before the event )
See Nearby Hotels, AirBnBs, Glampgrounds/Campgrounds, etc. –> Link to Google Nearby Hotels:
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Recommendations: Our #1 Choice: 4 Paws Kingdom & Dog Campground-15 miles
–Emberglow Outdoor Resort – 7.8 miles
–Town & Country Inn Suites-Spindale – 9 miles
–Hampton Inn & Suites – 15 miles
Event Pricing
*Discounts for children under 15, first responders/military, & for referring 2 friends who register with your code.
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$75 – Currently 35% Off final price.
- Increases to $85 when spots run out.
- Increases to $95 when spots run out.
- Increases to $115 on race day.
(Free Parking onsite)
What do I get when I run the UltiMutt Race?
Finishers Receive: Sponsored Race Photos, Commemorative Finisher medal, collectible iron-on patch unique to the year, & access to Noble Dog Fest!
Race Options
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Competitive Wave: (30 squats to skip/fail an obstacle)
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Awarded: Alpha Male & Alpha Female w/ Large Dog (36+ lbs.)
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Awarded: Alpha Male & Alpha Female w/ Small Dog (up to 35lbs.)
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Fun Run Wave: (can skip any obstacle)
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Non-Timed 5k Fun Run/Walk!
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