Four dogs sharing a surfboard at the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, a dog-friendly event in Del Mar, CA. Photo by @surfdogsurfathon.
A dog surfing in the ocean at the annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, a pet-friendly event in Del Mar, CA. Photo by @surfdogsurfathon.
A man holding his dog at the pet-friendly Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar, CA. Photo by Helen Woodward Animal Center.
A Chihuahua on a surfboard during the dog-friendly Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar, CA. Photo by Helen Woodward Animal Center.
Four dogs sharing a surfboard at the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, a dog-friendly event in Del Mar, CA. Photo by @surfdogsurfathon.
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A dog surfing in the ocean at the annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, a pet-friendly event in Del Mar, CA. Photo by @surfdogsurfathon.
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A man holding his dog at the pet-friendly Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar, CA. Photo by Helen Woodward Animal Center.
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A Chihuahua on a surfboard during the dog-friendly Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar, CA. Photo by Helen Woodward Animal Center.
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Four dogs sharing a surfboard at the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, a dog-friendly event in Del Mar, CA. Photo by @surfdogsurfathon.
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A dog surfing in the ocean at the annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, a pet-friendly event in Del Mar, CA. Photo by @surfdogsurfathon.
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A man holding his dog at the pet-friendly Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar, CA. Photo by Helen Woodward Animal Center.
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A Chihuahua on a surfboard during the dog-friendly Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon in Del Mar, CA. Photo by Helen Woodward Animal Center.
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Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon

Mark your calendars for Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon! This dog-friendly event will be held from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM on September 13, 2026 at Del Mar Dog Beach - North in Del Mar, CA. Admission is free, though there are entry fees for contests, board rentals, and canine life vest rentals. Visit Website

Or call +1 8587564117 or email Events@animalcenter.org for more information.

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This unique event raises funds for animals at Helen Woodward Animal Center! The activities include a dog surfing competition, interactive vendor booths, a canine costume contest, a dog agility course, music and summer fun! Surf contestants will participate in 10-minute heats based on weight class and are judged on length of ride, size of wave ridden, catching a critical part of the wave, and maneuvers.

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