Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

The timed off road 5K course winds through a wooded trail and registrants have the option of either running or walking (map of 5K course [https://friendsofbcas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5K-course-map-at-Smithville-Park-certified-7-18-2017.pdf]). For those who prefer a shorter route, we have a one-mile fun trail option separate from the main 5K course. All race participants have the option to run/walk with their dog or cat in stroller. Dogs must be leashed. At the start of the race, all individual runners will go first followed by runners with dogs, then walkers with/without dog or cat in stroller.

Proceeds from this event will help fund advanced medical care for shelter animals, trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR), behavioral training, foster care, and our surrender diversion program. Everyone is encouraged to invite all animal lovers & race enthusiasts to participate!

9:00 am - Check-in and registration

10:00 am - 5K run/walk begins

10:15 am - One-mile fun trail begins

11:30 am - Medals ceremony

Plan to stay for the day and enjoy all of the festival activities including food trucks, deejay, Tito's Beverage Garden, a raffle basket tent, and much more!

All registrants (other than same day) will receive a standard cotton event shirt. Registrants who raise $100 (registration fee not included in this amount) will receive a performance-style, dri-fit event t-shirt. Get involved today by forming a team with your friends and family or registering as an individual. For more information about our mission, visit the Friends of BCAS website [http://www.friendsofbcas.org/]!