PANTING FOR PAWS 5K & 10K, Virtual 5K
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Florence, South Carolina
- Price $39.10 - $44.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Last chance to enter
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 7th Annual Panting for Paws 5K & 10K, taking place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at West Florence High School in Florence! This exciting event features a 5K and a brand new 10K race, along with a virtual 5K option for those who prefer to participate from home. The races kick off with the 10K starting at 8:45 AM, followed by the 5K at 9:00 AM.
Join us for a fantastic day filled with music, delicious food, and fun activities for the kids, all while supporting homeless pets in need. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Darlington County Humane Society Shelter, Florence Area Humane Society, and Carolina Kitties. Participants will receive finisher medals, and there will be awards for top runners in various categories. Plus, if you can't attend in person, the virtual option ensures you still receive a tee shirt and medal! Come out to make a difference in the lives of furry friends and enjoy a day of community spirit at the Panting for Paws event!
Join us for a fantastic day filled with music, delicious food, and fun activities for the kids, all while supporting homeless pets in need. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Darlington County Humane Society Shelter, Florence Area Humane Society, and Carolina Kitties. Participants will receive finisher medals, and there will be awards for top runners in various categories. Plus, if you can't attend in person, the virtual option ensures you still receive a tee shirt and medal! Come out to make a difference in the lives of furry friends and enjoy a day of community spirit at the Panting for Paws event!
Organiser's Description
7TH ANNUAL PANTING FOR PAWS 5K, 10K AND VIRTUAL RUN
Join us for the 7th Annual Panting for Paws 5K and the 1st annual 10K! It will be at West Florence High School. There will be finisher medals, music, food, and activities for the kids. Come help us support the homeless dogs & cats to get healthy and find their furever homes!
All proceeds go toward helping the homeless dogs and cats of the Darlington County Humane Society Shelter, Florence Area Humane Society, and Carolina Kitties.
Cant make it on that day? You can participate in our Virtual Run! You will still get your tee shirt, and medal! Use the link to sign up and click on Virtual Runner.
Race will be rain or shine!
Don't want to run or walk? Come volunteer or Make a Donation!
We are proud to be a part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix Series sponsored by Simply Timing.
PANTING FOR PAWS 5K:
-Type: 5K, 10K, and Virtual 5K
-Date: September 27, 2025
-Start Time: 10K - 8:45 am; 5K - 9:00 am
-Location: West Florence High School
-Address: 221 N Beltline Drive, Florence
-Proceeds: Local Shelter & Dog/Cat Rescues
-Visit with dogs/puppies that are available for adoption
-Music and Food
-Part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix
5K COURSE MAP:
CLICK HERE FOR MAP [https://runsignup.com/Race/PANTINGFORPAWS5KVirtual5K/Page/CourseMap]
SHIRTS:
Tee Shirt Cut Off September 11th. After that, shirts and sizes are not guaranteed!
SHIRT SIZES:
Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL
Youth- S, M, L
5K & 10K AWARDS: (OVERALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME)
* 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Dog (5K Only)
* 5k & 10K Overall Male / Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
* 5k & 10K Age Group Awards for Male / Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
5K & 10K AGE GROUPS:
Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-69, 70+
RACE FEES:
* Virtual Race: $35 by 9/11
* Registration Price through 9/26: 5K $35, 10K $40
* Day of Registration: $40
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME:
* Friday, 9/26 @ 4:30 - 6:00
* Location: West Florence High School
* Day of Race Same Location from 7:15am - 8:45 am
LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE:
Facebook: Panting for Paws 5K
EVENT SPECIAL NOTES:
There will be a virtual 5k available for those unable to attend in person
Strollers are welcome
You can listen to music while running
Pets are welcome at this event
Finishers medals for all who complete the 5k
RACE DIRECTOR:
Lisa Raison, [email protected], 843-598-1532
Join us for the 7th Annual Panting for Paws 5K and the 1st annual 10K! It will be at West Florence High School. There will be finisher medals, music, food, and activities for the kids. Come help us support the homeless dogs & cats to get healthy and find their furever homes!
All proceeds go toward helping the homeless dogs and cats of the Darlington County Humane Society Shelter, Florence Area Humane Society, and Carolina Kitties.
Cant make it on that day? You can participate in our Virtual Run! You will still get your tee shirt, and medal! Use the link to sign up and click on Virtual Runner.
Race will be rain or shine!
Don't want to run or walk? Come volunteer or Make a Donation!
We are proud to be a part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix Series sponsored by Simply Timing.
PANTING FOR PAWS 5K:
-Type: 5K, 10K, and Virtual 5K
-Date: September 27, 2025
-Start Time: 10K - 8:45 am; 5K - 9:00 am
-Location: West Florence High School
-Address: 221 N Beltline Drive, Florence
-Proceeds: Local Shelter & Dog/Cat Rescues
-Visit with dogs/puppies that are available for adoption
-Music and Food
-Part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix
5K COURSE MAP:
CLICK HERE FOR MAP [https://runsignup.com/Race/PANTINGFORPAWS5KVirtual5K/Page/CourseMap]
SHIRTS:
Tee Shirt Cut Off September 11th. After that, shirts and sizes are not guaranteed!
SHIRT SIZES:
Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL
Youth- S, M, L
5K & 10K AWARDS: (OVERALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME)
* 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Dog (5K Only)
* 5k & 10K Overall Male / Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
* 5k & 10K Age Group Awards for Male / Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
5K & 10K AGE GROUPS:
Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-69, 70+
RACE FEES:
* Virtual Race: $35 by 9/11
* Registration Price through 9/26: 5K $35, 10K $40
* Day of Registration: $40
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME:
* Friday, 9/26 @ 4:30 - 6:00
* Location: West Florence High School
* Day of Race Same Location from 7:15am - 8:45 am
LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE:
Facebook: Panting for Paws 5K
EVENT SPECIAL NOTES:
There will be a virtual 5k available for those unable to attend in person
Strollers are welcome
You can listen to music while running
Pets are welcome at this event
Finishers medals for all who complete the 5k
RACE DIRECTOR:
Lisa Raison, [email protected], 843-598-1532
Races
-
Panting for Paws 5k
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$39.10
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PANTING for PAWS Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal Will Be Mailed!
$39.10
-
Panting for Paws 10K
Incl. $4.40 Fee & T-Shirt & Finisher Medal
Sat 27th September 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
$44.40
PANTING FOR PAWS 5K & 10K, Virtual 5K
