UltiMutt Race @ Tryon Resort

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 Fest, (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: 50 tent camping spaces-dry - Available as of Jan. 1, 2026RV park spaces1-5 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: 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. $85 -Currently 25% Off final price.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 Competitive Wave: (30 squats to skip/fail an obstacle) Awarded: Alpha Male & Alpha Female w/ Large Dog (36+ lbs.) Awarded: Alpha Male & Alpha Female w/ Small Dog (up to 35lbs.) Fun Run Wave: (can skip any obstacle) Non-Timed 5k Fun Run/Walk!