11th Annual Run/Walk for the Paws 5K 2025
- Date Sat 12th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Saint Joseph, Missouri
- Price $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 11th Annual Run/Walk for the Paws on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the vibrant community of St. Joseph, Buchanan! This exciting 5K event not only promotes fitness and fun but also supports local animal welfare. Participants will enjoy a scenic route starting from the parking lot across from Bode Ice Arena, winding along the picturesque Southwest Parkway to Bartlett Park and back.
Whether you're a serious runner or a casual walker, this dog-friendly race invites you to bring your furry friends along, provided they are friendly and up-to-date on vaccinations. With a registration fee of $30 before March 26, 2025, and $35 thereafter, you can secure your spot and an event t-shirt. Enjoy local pet-related businesses, kids' activities, and a festive atmosphere filled with refreshments like coffee, bananas, and more at the start/finish area. Don't miss out on the chance to win awards in various age categories, including special prizes for our four-legged participants! Mark your calendars and get ready for a tail-wagging good time!
Whether you're a serious runner or a casual walker, this dog-friendly race invites you to bring your furry friends along, provided they are friendly and up-to-date on vaccinations. With a registration fee of $30 before March 26, 2025, and $35 thereafter, you can secure your spot and an event t-shirt. Enjoy local pet-related businesses, kids' activities, and a festive atmosphere filled with refreshments like coffee, bananas, and more at the start/finish area. Don't miss out on the chance to win awards in various age categories, including special prizes for our four-legged participants! Mark your calendars and get ready for a tail-wagging good time!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION FEE AND OTHER REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
$30 registration fee on or before March 26th 2025
$35 registration fee after March 26th 2025
*Register by March 26th to guarantee your event t-shirt. Event t-shirts must be picked up by the morning of the event. Unclaimed t-shirts will not be delivered after the race and will be given out to late registrants. Registration is optional for children ages 4 and under (unless t-shirt is wanted).
PACKET PICK-UP
You can pick up registration packets on Friday, April 11th from 4-7pm at packet pickup (River Bluff Brewery) or on the day of the race from 8-8:50AM at the race start location near Bode Ice Arena.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:00-10 Local pet-related businesses/organizations booths as well as a kids activity booth will be open
8:00-8:50am Late registration and packet pick-up
9:00am 5K Walk/Run begins!
10:00-10:30am Awards
RACE INFO
The race will start in the parking lot across from Bode Ice Arena, 2500 Southwest Parkway, St Joseph, MO 64503. Parking will be available in the Phil Welch Stadium parking lots, Rec Center or grassy lots across the street. This event is dog-friendly, so we greatly encourage you to bring your dog(s) to join you for the race, provided they are friendly with people and other dogs and are have updated rabies vaccinations. Local pet-related businesses/organization will have booths for participants to browse and there will also be a kids activity booth. The race will be chip timed by local business ShowMe Running Company with instant results and finish line photos. The race course is handicap accessible but has some areas of uphill incline. Participants will run/walk from the parking lot across from Bode Ice Arena along the scenic Southwest Parkway to Bartlett Park, then turn around at Bartlett Park and make their way back to the start line. There will be water, coffee, bananas and other breakfast food at the start/finish area. Volunteers will also be handing out water to participants along the course during the race. Awards for first, second and third place for male and female participants in the following age groups will be given: 12 AND UNDER, 13 -19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+. Awards for first, second and third place dog finishers will be given as well!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FRIENDS OF THE ST. JOSEPH ANIMAL SHELTER OR TO DONATE, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.PETFORU.COM [http://www.petforu.com]
$30 registration fee on or before March 26th 2025
$35 registration fee after March 26th 2025
*Register by March 26th to guarantee your event t-shirt. Event t-shirts must be picked up by the morning of the event. Unclaimed t-shirts will not be delivered after the race and will be given out to late registrants. Registration is optional for children ages 4 and under (unless t-shirt is wanted).
PACKET PICK-UP
You can pick up registration packets on Friday, April 11th from 4-7pm at packet pickup (River Bluff Brewery) or on the day of the race from 8-8:50AM at the race start location near Bode Ice Arena.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
8:00-10 Local pet-related businesses/organizations booths as well as a kids activity booth will be open
8:00-8:50am Late registration and packet pick-up
9:00am 5K Walk/Run begins!
10:00-10:30am Awards
RACE INFO
The race will start in the parking lot across from Bode Ice Arena, 2500 Southwest Parkway, St Joseph, MO 64503. Parking will be available in the Phil Welch Stadium parking lots, Rec Center or grassy lots across the street. This event is dog-friendly, so we greatly encourage you to bring your dog(s) to join you for the race, provided they are friendly with people and other dogs and are have updated rabies vaccinations. Local pet-related businesses/organization will have booths for participants to browse and there will also be a kids activity booth. The race will be chip timed by local business ShowMe Running Company with instant results and finish line photos. The race course is handicap accessible but has some areas of uphill incline. Participants will run/walk from the parking lot across from Bode Ice Arena along the scenic Southwest Parkway to Bartlett Park, then turn around at Bartlett Park and make their way back to the start line. There will be water, coffee, bananas and other breakfast food at the start/finish area. Volunteers will also be handing out water to participants along the course during the race. Awards for first, second and third place for male and female participants in the following age groups will be given: 12 AND UNDER, 13 -19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+. Awards for first, second and third place dog finishers will be given as well!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FRIENDS OF THE ST. JOSEPH ANIMAL SHELTER OR TO DONATE, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.PETFORU.COM [http://www.petforu.com]
Races
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5K Run/Walk TIMED (Includes Chip Timer)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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5K Run/Walk NOT TIMED (Does Not Include Chip Timer)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th April 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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VIRTUAL 5K (Run or Walk 3.1 Miles on Your Own Time)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
This option is for folks who want to support the great work that FOTAS does, but would prefer to stay away from crowds or aren't able to attend the 5K. You will still receive an event t-shirt if you sign up by March 26th (pick up at packet pickup or coordinate a time for pick up with race organizer). Run or walk 3.1 miles at your convenience.
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