MacDill's Paws 4 Heroes 5K (Formerly Paws for Patriots 5k)
- Date Sun 7th March 2027
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Tampa, Florida
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and uplifting experience at the MacDill's Paws 4 Heroes 5K on Sunday, March 7, 2027, held in the beautiful Gadsden Park in Tampa, Hillsborough. This fantastic event, formerly known as Paws for Patriots 5K, invites runners and virtual participants alike to enjoy a chip-timed 5K course designed to showcase the scenic beauty of the park. Everyone who registers will receive a stylish race shirt and a commemorative finisher's medal to celebrate their achievement.
The MacDill's Paws 4 Heroes 5K is not just about running; it’s about giving back to our American heroes. The funds raised from this event support the incredible initiative of providing service dogs to veterans suffering from visual impairments and post-traumatic stress disorder, ensuring these brave individuals receive the assistance they deserve at no cost. Participants are encouraged to register by February 21, 2027, to guarantee their race shirt. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and a shared mission to honor our veterans through this meaningful event!
The MacDill's Paws 4 Heroes 5K is not just about running; it’s about giving back to our American heroes. The funds raised from this event support the incredible initiative of providing service dogs to veterans suffering from visual impairments and post-traumatic stress disorder, ensuring these brave individuals receive the assistance they deserve at no cost. Participants are encouraged to register by February 21, 2027, to guarantee their race shirt. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and a shared mission to honor our veterans through this meaningful event!
Organiser's Description
The Dogs Inc's 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. 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 21 February 2027 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. 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 21 February 2027 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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th March 2027 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
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5k Virtual Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
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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