The 2020 event has been canceled in order to review the city’s new event permitting process.
Marble Falls Walk-A-Dog-A-Thon
It’s just dogs helping dogs!
For the seventh year in a row, the Marble Falls Walk-A-Dog-A-Thon event is bringing the Highland Lakes communities together (both human and canine) to help save local shelter dogs!
Saturday, March 2nd 2019
10AM – 3PM
Westside Park, Marble Falls TX
$20 Registration Fee. The Registration Fee includes entry into all Marble Falls Walk-A-Dog-A-Thon Events. Registration for the individual contests and shows will take place the day of the event. All proceeds benefit the Living Love Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Marble Falls TX.
Gather your friends and family, together we can make a difference!
Each paid registration comes with a doggie goody bag. Not all walkers must be registered. Give what you can.
Event Schedule
10:00 AM – Registration Opens
10:15 AM – Opening Ceremonies
10:30 AM – Blessing of the Animals
10:45 AM – Rescue Dog Reunion Photo
11:00 AM – Official Start of the Walk
12:00 PM – Little Dog Races
1:00 PM – Fetch Contest
1:30 PM – Fashion Show
2:00 PM – Talent Show
If you are participating in the “dog walk,” you may arrive, register and begin anytime you wish from 10am – 2pm.
The Dog Walk
The Walk-a-Dog-a-Thon is a fun-filled family event featuring a beautiful walk with your friends, family and your canine companion!! There are two routes available. The COUNTRY route is about 2.5 miles and includes the Marble Falls Hike & Bike Trail. The URBAN route is a shorter route that brings you directly to the downtown shopping district and back!
The event route includes the following:
*Westside Park (Event Registration Location)
*Marble Falls Hike & Bike Trail
*Johnson Park
*Marble Falls Dog Park
*Main Street Market Days, with over a 100 merchandise & food vendors.
*Enjoy the Dog Friendly Deck at the RBar & Grill located on Main Street.
*Historic Main Street Shops – Look for the Dog Friendly Signs on the Doors
Little Dog Races
You have probably heard of wiener dog races, right? Well, we don’t discriminate… ALL breeds are welcomed! So round up your little furry friends and bring them to the park for some friendly competition!
12pm – Westside Park
Talent Show
We invite your pets to show off their “skills” to help raise money to save local shelter dogs! This is a show, not a competition.
2pm – Westside Park
Fashion Show
Calling all cuties… We invite your pets to come strut their stuff. We are doin’ it for the dogs! This is a show, not a competition.
1:30PM – Westside Park
Fetch Contest
Is your pup a fetching pro? Bring it on!
The most catches wins.
1:00PM – Westside Park
