Red Dog's Dog Days is a free fitness program open to all members of the Lawrence, KS community.

If you haven't attended a workout before, joining us is simple. There's no cost to participate. Simply show up for any of the scheduled workouts and look for the check-in spot. During the Summer and Fall workout seasons you can earn a T-Shirt!

Announcements

Winter/Spring 2026:
  • Spring Weekday workouts (Tuesday & Thursday) will end on May 21. We will take the week of Memorial Day off before beginning Summer Workouts
Summer 2026:
  • Summer weekday workouts: Workouts begin Monday, June 1 — Mondays through Thursdays, 6am & 6pm, at Liberty Memorial Central Middle School (15th and Massachusetts). We'll be on the practice field and track behind the school.
  • Saturday Fun Runs: Starting June 6, 7am, we will meet at the Lied Center on KU's West Campus.
  • Has-Beens Summer 2026: Information about the Summer 2026 program is on the Has-Beens page.


 

Summer 2026

Information for the workouts in Lawrence are as follows:

Weekday workouts (Monday through Thursday, 6am & 6pm)

  • 6:00am — Liberty Memorial Central Middle School practice field (1400 Massachusetts Street) – park in one of the school's parking lots, or politely in the surrounding neighborhoods.
  • 6:00pm — Liberty Memorial Central Middle School practice field.

Saturday "Fun Run" (7:00am)

Cancellations

Red Dog's Dog Days is generally held rain or shine. But:

  • If there has been lightning within 20 miles within half an hour of any workout start time, we will cancel that workout.
  • If the heat index is above 110° before a workout, we will cancel that workout.
  • Weekday 6 a.m. morning workouts, if it is raining hard half an hour before start time, we will cancel that workout.
  • Weekday 6 p.m. evening workouts, if it is a light rain, we will work out as planned.
  • Saturday Fun Runs, if it is raining hard half an hour before start time, we will most likely cancel the workout.


In the event of lightning or other last-minute conditions that require us to change locations or cancel a workout, notification will communicated via the Red Dog's Dog Days mobile text alert system. You can sign up using the form to the right, or you can text DOGDAYS to (833) 683-0156.


We want everyone to be safe as well as healthy!