MacDill's Paws 4 Heroes 5K (Formerly Paws for Patriots 5k)
- Date Sat 19th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Tampa, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the MacDill's Paws 4 Heroes 5K on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the beautiful Gadsden Park in Tampa, Hillsborough. This exciting event, formerly known as Paws for Patriots 5K, promises a vibrant atmosphere as participants race along a scenic 5K course with chip timing to ensure accurate results. Runners, including virtual participants, will receive a stylish race shirt and a coveted finisher's medal to commemorate their achievement.
This heartwarming event aims to support veterans by raising funds for the Paws for Patriots Program, which provides guide dogs for veterans with visual impairments and service dogs for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder—all at no cost to the veterans. Don't miss your chance to be part of this meaningful occasion while enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit. Remember to register by April 6, 2025, to secure your race shirt, and gear up for an inspiring day that honors our American heroes!
This heartwarming event aims to support veterans by raising funds for the Paws for Patriots Program, which provides guide dogs for veterans with visual impairments and service dogs for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder—all at no cost to the veterans. Don't miss your chance to be part of this meaningful occasion while enjoying a day of fitness and community spirit. Remember to register by April 6, 2025, to secure your race shirt, and gear up for an inspiring day that honors our American heroes!
Organiser's Description
The Southeastern Guide Dogs MacDill's Paws for Heroes 5k promises to be a fun event. It features chip timing on an accurate, but not certified 5k course in a scenic Tampa (Gadsden) park. Runners (and virtual runners) will receive both a shirt and finisher's medal.
The cost to provide a guide dog for a veteran with a visual impairment or a service dog for a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder is tens of thousands of dollars, yet veterans receive these extraordinary dogs at no cost. All funds raised will benefit the Paws for Patriots (https://www.guidedogs.org/get-a-dog/) Program. On behalf of American heroes who have sacrificed so much, this program serves active-duty soldiers and retired servicemen and women with the respect and dignity they deserve.
NOTE: Please register by 6 April 2025 in order to be guaranteed a race shirt.
FAQs
1. What if the race gets canceled because of weather or another uncontrollable event? In the event that we are unable to conduct the event live, everyone will be converted to a virtual runner and we'll distribute your finisher medal and shirts.
2. Can I register the morning of the race? No. The city doesn't allow sales in the park so there will be no race day registration.
3. When is packet pickup? We will have packet pickup on-site at Gadsden Park on race morning beginning at 7 AM.
4. Can I run/walk with my dog? If you will be participating with your service dog, yes! Other dogs will not be allowed on the course due to our insurance requirements.
5. Is there a finisher's medal? Yes, all participants receive both a race shirt and a finisher's medal.
6. Are there age group awards? Yes, awards will be given to 1st through 3rd in ten-year age groups.
7. How does the virtual run work? It is done on an honor system. You can run your 5k at any time and don't have to report your finish. We'll send out your shirt and finisher's medal the week after the race.
8. What is the race course? The race course is about two and a half loops at Gadsden Park. You can preview the route at https://youtu.be/Ggi-WpyOXj4. We'll provide a course map in race day emails and have copies available for viewing during packet pickup.
The cost to provide a guide dog for a veteran with a visual impairment or a service dog for a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder is tens of thousands of dollars, yet veterans receive these extraordinary dogs at no cost. All funds raised will benefit the Paws for Patriots (https://www.guidedogs.org/get-a-dog/) Program. On behalf of American heroes who have sacrificed so much, this program serves active-duty soldiers and retired servicemen and women with the respect and dignity they deserve.
NOTE: Please register by 6 April 2025 in order to be guaranteed a race shirt.
FAQs
1. What if the race gets canceled because of weather or another uncontrollable event? In the event that we are unable to conduct the event live, everyone will be converted to a virtual runner and we'll distribute your finisher medal and shirts.
2. Can I register the morning of the race? No. The city doesn't allow sales in the park so there will be no race day registration.
3. When is packet pickup? We will have packet pickup on-site at Gadsden Park on race morning beginning at 7 AM.
4. Can I run/walk with my dog? If you will be participating with your service dog, yes! Other dogs will not be allowed on the course due to our insurance requirements.
5. Is there a finisher's medal? Yes, all participants receive both a race shirt and a finisher's medal.
6. Are there age group awards? Yes, awards will be given to 1st through 3rd in ten-year age groups.
7. How does the virtual run work? It is done on an honor system. You can run your 5k at any time and don't have to report your finish. We'll send out your shirt and finisher's medal the week after the race.
8. What is the race course? The race course is about two and a half loops at Gadsden Park. You can preview the route at https://youtu.be/Ggi-WpyOXj4. We'll provide a course map in race day emails and have copies available for viewing during packet pickup.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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5k Virtual Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
The virtual run allows you to support the cause (and receive the race swag) if you aren't able to join us on race day. When you run virtually, you pick the time and location that you want to run. We'll automatically send out your shirt and finisher medal within a week after the race. Please do not sign up for the virtual run and show up at the park expecting to run on race day. We won't have bibs and chips for you and we've obtained and paid for permits based on the planned attendance.
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