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 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 lodging options:

• tent camping spaces-dry (not available yet, but will email out reservations soon!)
• RV park spaces (available now)
• 1-5 person cabin rentals (available now)
• Overmountain Lodge-$$$ onsite (special coming soon)
• Stablehouse Inn- $ (available now)
• *other off-site hotel options include: Columbus Inn & Suites, Emberglow Outdoor Resort, Town & Country Inn Suites Spindale, Wheatcreek Outpost Glamping, & recommended is 4 Paws Kingdom & Dog Campground

Event Pricing

*Discounts for children under 15, first responders/military, & for referring 2 friends who register with your code. 

• $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

• 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!