2026 Run for the Paws 5k Run/Walk
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Winchester, Kentucky
- Price $28.50 - $39.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant 2026 Run for the Paws 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Winchester, Clark. This annual event promotes healthy living within our community while raising essential funds for the Clark County Animal Shelter. With an anticipated turnout of over 100 participants, this 3.1-mile race is more than just a run; it’s a celebration of our furry friends and a chance to make a difference!
Participants can choose to walk or run alongside their favorite pets, family members, or even solo, with a virtual option available for those who want to support from afar. As a non-competitive event, it offers a unique opportunity to engage with fellow animal lovers, and all registrants will receive a special 2026 race t-shirt! Make sure to register by April 30th to guarantee your shirt. Don’t miss out on the chance to contribute to the health and wellness of our community’s animals while enjoying a fun-filled day. Sign up today and help us make a positive impact at the Clark County Animal Shelter!
Participants can choose to walk or run alongside their favorite pets, family members, or even solo, with a virtual option available for those who want to support from afar. As a non-competitive event, it offers a unique opportunity to engage with fellow animal lovers, and all registrants will receive a special 2026 race t-shirt! Make sure to register by April 30th to guarantee your shirt. Don’t miss out on the chance to contribute to the health and wellness of our community’s animals while enjoying a fun-filled day. Sign up today and help us make a positive impact at the Clark County Animal Shelter!
Organiser's Description
THE ANNUAL RUN FOR THE PAWS 5K IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT ENCOURAGES HEALTHY ACTIVITY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY WHILE RAISING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CLARK COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER. THROUGH REVENUE GENERATED FROM ENTRY TICKET SALES FOR OVER 100 RUNNERS ANNUALLY AND GENEROUS SPONSORS THROUGHOUT THE CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY, THE RUN FOR THE PAWS 5K HAS HELPED THE CLARK COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER PURCHASE MUCH-NEEDED SUPPLIES INCLUDING FOOD, SHELVING, CLEANING MATERIALS, AND MORE.
WHAT IS THE VIRTUAL OPTION?
REGISTER - THE CLARK COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER STILL NEEDS OUR SUPPORT! WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER FOR 2026 RUN FOR THE PAWS AND ON MAY 16TH, WALK OR RUN YOUR 3.1 WITH YOUR FAVORITE FURRY FRIEND, FAMILY MEMBER, OR ALONE! OUR VIRTUAL RACE IS A NON-COMPETITIVE OPTION TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FROM ANYWHERE. WE WILL HAVE AN EVENT PAGE ON WHICH YOU CAN POST PICTURES OF YOUR SUCCESS. THIS EVENT BENEFITS THE SHELTER TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF ALL OF OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR FURRY FRIENDS IN NEED!
ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL RECEIVE A UNIQUE 2026 RACE T-SHIRT!!
REGISTER BY APRIL 30TH TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL MAY 15TH WITH NO T-SHIRT GUARANTEE. DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE WITH NO T-SHIRT GUARANTEE.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A ROAD RACE.
WHAT IS THE VIRTUAL OPTION?
REGISTER - THE CLARK COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER STILL NEEDS OUR SUPPORT! WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER FOR 2026 RUN FOR THE PAWS AND ON MAY 16TH, WALK OR RUN YOUR 3.1 WITH YOUR FAVORITE FURRY FRIEND, FAMILY MEMBER, OR ALONE! OUR VIRTUAL RACE IS A NON-COMPETITIVE OPTION TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FROM ANYWHERE. WE WILL HAVE AN EVENT PAGE ON WHICH YOU CAN POST PICTURES OF YOUR SUCCESS. THIS EVENT BENEFITS THE SHELTER TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF ALL OF OUR COMMUNITY AND OUR FURRY FRIENDS IN NEED!
ALL RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL RECEIVE A UNIQUE 2026 RACE T-SHIRT!!
REGISTER BY APRIL 30TH TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL MAY 15TH WITH NO T-SHIRT GUARANTEE. DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE WITH NO T-SHIRT GUARANTEE.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A ROAD RACE.
Races
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5k Run/Walk (In-Person)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$39.00
OPENS 01 MAR -
5k Run/Walk (Virtual)
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$28.50
OPENS 01 MAR
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1601 Mt. Sterling Road, Winchester, 40391, KY, United States
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