2026 All Paws on the Ground 5K
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Uncle John's Cider Mill - Saint Johns, Michigan
- Price $33.38
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a pawsitively fantastic day at the 2026 All Paws on the Ground 5K taking place on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, in the charming town of St. Johns, Clinton! This exciting event, part of the Dog Daze of Summer at Uncle John's Cider Mill, invites both humans and their furry friends to come together for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. The main event, a chip-timed 5K, kicks off at 9:00 a.m. following registration at 8:00 a.m. Participants can also enjoy the Young Pups Kids' Dash, perfect for kids of all ages, which starts at 8:45 a.m.
The day is packed with activities, including a family-friendly scavenger hunt, a Pup Cup Station, and the UPDog Frisbee Challenge, ensuring there's something for everyone. Not only will you and your pup have a blast, but your participation also supports a great cause as the event raises funds for a nonprofit agency dedicated to service. With medals awarded to top finishers in various age categories and participation medals for all young pups, this event is not to be missed! So leash up your furry friend
The day is packed with activities, including a family-friendly scavenger hunt, a Pup Cup Station, and the UPDog Frisbee Challenge, ensuring there's something for everyone. Not only will you and your pup have a blast, but your participation also supports a great cause as the event raises funds for a nonprofit agency dedicated to service. With medals awarded to top finishers in various age categories and participation medals for all young pups, this event is not to be missed! So leash up your furry friend
Organiser's Description
CALLING ALL HUMANS AND FUR BABIES!!
JOIN GIVING PAWS DURING OUR 2026 DOG DAZE OF SUMMER EVENT AT UNCLE JOHN'S CIDER MILL SUPPORTING OUR NONPROFIT AGENCY'S MISSION OF SERVICE!!
DOG DAZE OF SUMMER ACTIVITIES FROM 9:00 UNTIL 3:00 (THIS WILL BE UPDATED AS PLANS ARE FINALIZED!)
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All Paws on the Ground 5K (see details below for race times)
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WAG-tastic Vendors
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BARK-tastic Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt
*
DROOL-tastic Pup Cup Station
*
UPDog Frisbee Challenge with Leashed Favorite Dog Club (more information soon!)
5K SCHEDULE
* 8:00 a.m. Registration OPENS including bib and shirt pick up
* 8:45 a.m. Young Pups Kids' Dash for kids of all ages (not timed)
* 9:00 a.m. Full 5K Start Time
5K NEED TO KNOW
* All registrations for the Young Pups Kids' Dash and the full 5K include a race t-shirt, sponsor giveaways and access to Dog Daze of Summer event activities (see above)! Shirts are guaranteed with entry thru July 30th, supplies available as they last after that date.
* Families who register 3 or more people at the same time receive a $5/person discount.
* The 5K course will be within the beautiful Uncle John's Cider Mill farm!
* Dogs on a leash are welcome to participate with their human(s)!
* We reserve the right to ask for pups to visit another time if they are having a rough time.
* All Young Pups Kids' Dash who are under the age of 18 AND fur baby pups will receive a participation medal!
* There will be medals for chip timed runners/walkers, the top 3 men and women in six age categories!
* There will not be an awards ceremony, medals will be awarded when the race is done.
* This is a fundraiser for our nonprofit agency; there will not be refunds; we appreciate you understanding!
DONATE AND RUN FOR FREE
If you would like to support our nonprofit and get a free entry to the race donate $100. When you register for the race your entry will be free! Simply Sign Up and follow the steps to register and on the donation screen enter $100. ($30 discount applied during checkout. Free entry valid until July 30th, then it's a $30 discount off a $100 donation) Donation discounts for donations of $75 and $50. Any donation amount is appreciated. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
_Please note, unpredictable Michigan weather could/might/we hope not/we will know that day :) impact planned activities._
FOUR PAWS UP TO YOU, WE COULD NOT SERVE OUR COMMUNITY WITHOUT YOU! TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US WE INVITE YOU TO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA [https://www.facebook.com/GivingHappyPaws] AND VISIT OUR WEBSITE [https://www.givinghappypaws.org/].
_SEE YOUR PAWS ON AUGUST 15TH!_
JOIN GIVING PAWS DURING OUR 2026 DOG DAZE OF SUMMER EVENT AT UNCLE JOHN'S CIDER MILL SUPPORTING OUR NONPROFIT AGENCY'S MISSION OF SERVICE!!
DOG DAZE OF SUMMER ACTIVITIES FROM 9:00 UNTIL 3:00 (THIS WILL BE UPDATED AS PLANS ARE FINALIZED!)
*
All Paws on the Ground 5K (see details below for race times)
*
WAG-tastic Vendors
*
BARK-tastic Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt
*
DROOL-tastic Pup Cup Station
*
UPDog Frisbee Challenge with Leashed Favorite Dog Club (more information soon!)
5K SCHEDULE
* 8:00 a.m. Registration OPENS including bib and shirt pick up
* 8:45 a.m. Young Pups Kids' Dash for kids of all ages (not timed)
* 9:00 a.m. Full 5K Start Time
5K NEED TO KNOW
* All registrations for the Young Pups Kids' Dash and the full 5K include a race t-shirt, sponsor giveaways and access to Dog Daze of Summer event activities (see above)! Shirts are guaranteed with entry thru July 30th, supplies available as they last after that date.
* Families who register 3 or more people at the same time receive a $5/person discount.
* The 5K course will be within the beautiful Uncle John's Cider Mill farm!
* Dogs on a leash are welcome to participate with their human(s)!
* We reserve the right to ask for pups to visit another time if they are having a rough time.
* All Young Pups Kids' Dash who are under the age of 18 AND fur baby pups will receive a participation medal!
* There will be medals for chip timed runners/walkers, the top 3 men and women in six age categories!
* There will not be an awards ceremony, medals will be awarded when the race is done.
* This is a fundraiser for our nonprofit agency; there will not be refunds; we appreciate you understanding!
DONATE AND RUN FOR FREE
If you would like to support our nonprofit and get a free entry to the race donate $100. When you register for the race your entry will be free! Simply Sign Up and follow the steps to register and on the donation screen enter $100. ($30 discount applied during checkout. Free entry valid until July 30th, then it's a $30 discount off a $100 donation) Donation discounts for donations of $75 and $50. Any donation amount is appreciated. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
_Please note, unpredictable Michigan weather could/might/we hope not/we will know that day :) impact planned activities._
FOUR PAWS UP TO YOU, WE COULD NOT SERVE OUR COMMUNITY WITHOUT YOU! TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US WE INVITE YOU TO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA [https://www.facebook.com/GivingHappyPaws] AND VISIT OUR WEBSITE [https://www.givinghappypaws.org/].
_SEE YOUR PAWS ON AUGUST 15TH!_
Races
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2026 All Paws on the Ground 5K
Incl. $3.38 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$33.38
T-shirts are guaranteed with registrations thru July 30th.
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8614 North US 127, Uncle John's Cider Mill - Saint Johns, 48879, MI, United States
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