This event welcomes dogs of all sizes—there are no separate divisions for small, medium, or large dogs. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants, dogs must be well-trained and sociable. This means they should be comfortable around other dogs and people, follow basic commands, and show no aggressive behavior. All dogs must remain on a leash throughout the race.

The top three overall winners will be honored on the podium, regardless of the pet owner's gender. Let the best dog win!

The 3K distance is a solo challenge—there is no team-based competition. Individual accolades await as we recognize the top three male finishers and the top three female finishers on the podium. Push your limits and aim for the top!

The 5K race welcomes solo runners, with podiums for the top three male and female finishers.

This distance marks the beginning of our team-based competition.

A minimum of five males must identify themselves as part of an organization to compete as a male team representing them for the 5K. When more than five males register for the 5K, the five fastest places will count toward the group's score.

A minimum of five females must identify themselves as part of an organization to compete as a female team representing them for the 5K. When more than five females register for the 5K, the five fastest places will count toward the group's score.

There are no mixed-gender teams. So if only two males and three females identify themselves as representing an organization for the 5K, they will not qualify for any team-based category.

The final basis of scoring teams (i.e. lowest cumulative time, lowest place total, or other options) will be finalized with timing partner and announced in advance of race day. Notably, team participants are still eligible for overall solo awards.

There are three divisions, each with several awards.

Running Club Division: Any organization that focuses on road running, trail running, or sprinting will be automatically entered into this division.

-Top 3 male teams

-Top 3 female teams

-Most sub-30 minute finishers (both genders)

Multisport Division: Any organization that does not focus primarily on running will be automatically entered into this division. This includes CrossFit gyms, traditional gyms, non-running sport teams (e.g., soccer teams, basketball teams, cycling groups), martial arts schools, dance studios, fitness boot camps, and more.

-Top 3 male teams

-Top 3 female teams

-Most sub-30 minute finishers (both genders)

Corporate Division: Any organization that is a business.

-Top 3 male teams

-Top 3 female teams

-Most sub-30 minute finishers (both genders)

There is no limit to the number of participants that can list a particular organization can field. The more runners an organization has in the Battle of the South, the better their chances of earning one of these awards.

The 10K race welcomes solo runners, with podiums for the top three male and female finishers.

The 10K is the longest distance for our team-based competition.

A minimum of five males must identify themselves as part of an organization to compete as a male team representing them in the 10K. When more than five males register for the 10K, the five fastest places will count toward the group's score.

A minimum of five females must identify themselves as part of an organization to compete as a female team representing them for the 10K. When more than five females register for the 10K, the five fastest places will count toward the group's score.

There are no mixed-gender teams. So if only two males and three females identify themselves as representing an organization for the 10K, they will not qualify for any team-based category.

The final basis of scoring teams (i.e. lowest cumulative time, lowest place total, or other options) will be finalized with timing partner and announced in advance of race day. Notably, team participants are still eligible for overall solo awards.

There are three divisions, each with several awards.

There are three divisions:

Running Club Division: Any organization that focuses on road running, trail running, or sprinting will be automatically entered into this division.

-Top 3 male teams

-Top 3 female teams

-Most sub-60 minute finishers (both genders)

Multisport Division: Any organization that does not focus primarily on running will be automatically entered into this division. This includes CrossFit gyms, traditional gyms, non-running sport teams (e.g., soccer teams, basketball teams, cycling groups), martial arts schools, dance studios, fitness boot camps, and more.

-Top 3 male teams

-Top 3 female teams

-Most sub-60 minute finishers (both genders)

Corporate Division: Any organization that is a business.

-Top 3 male teams

-Top 3 female teams

-Most sub-60 minute finishers (both genders)

There is no limit to the number of participants that can list a particular organization can field. The more runners an organization has in the Battle of the South, the better their chances of earning one of these awards.