14th Annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk & Festival 2011

Sat., April 7, 2012, 9:00 AM - Auditorium Shores

About the Registration

  1. In order to receive a T-Shirt, a person must pay an entry fee.
  2. Multiple people may all walk the same dog for one fee. A group paying a single fee will receive a single T-Shirt.
  3. Extra t-shirts may be purchased online, at Packet Pick-Up or on site

Rules and Logistics:

  1. Walk route is 3 miles with 6 water stops for dogs and people along the way
  2. Walk route has a common start/finish – it ends in same location as it began.
  3. Keep dog on leash at all times.
  4. Only one dog may be walked per person. Each dog must have its own walker – it’s a Guinness Rule!
  5. THSD will supply water and treats for dogs and walkers.
  6. Poop bags - We include a poop bag with your t-shirt and gifts. There are more at the water stops and trash bins along the route. Please use them so we can keep the Mighty Texas Dog Walk an Austin favorite.
  7. Walkers will be asked to leave if their dogs display aggressive behavior.
  8. No shock collars.
  9. No dogs pulling carts.
  10. No refunds.
  11. Rain or shine.
  12. Please sign the tear strip at the bottom of your walk bib and give it to a volunteer at the Finish. That is how we count the walkers for Guinness.

Fun and Games Event Schedule:

Event Schedule

Questions:

If you have any questions, please call our info line: (512) 891-9090 or send an e-mail to : sheri@servicedogs.org

Parking:

  1. Parking lot: Free parking will be offered at the TXDOT lot located at Riverside Dr. and Congress Ave. Signage will be posted to indicate the entrance located on Riverside Dr.
  2. Additional Paid parking is offered at 3rd street and Guadalupe Street in the surface parking lot. Also paid parking is available at One Texas Center (505 Barton Springs Rd.)
  3. Palmer Events Center parking is available for $7.
  4. Downtown offers metered parking. Please read all parking instructions when parking.

Route Map

Start

Auditorium Shores

Water Stops

There will be several water stops along the course for people and dogs.

Waste

You will get a waste bag at packet pick up and extras at the water stops. There will be trash bins for your waste bags. Please pick up after your dog!

Finish Line!

Please give the tear strip from your walk bib to a volunteer at the finish line. That is how we count the number of dogs for the World Record. You will receive a Gold Medal for your dog!