Paws-a-thon

Saturday, October 7, 2023 Past event
11:00 AM CDT
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
$11.60–$16.90 · 2 races

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Paws-a-thon on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the beautiful Hot Springs National Park in Garland! This delightful "Walk and Wag" event is not just a chance for you and your furry friend to enjoy a fun day outdoors, but it also serves a greater purpose by raising awareness for mental health. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) program, ensuring that we can continue to support those in need in our community.

Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of engaging activities, including a dog walk and a fun dog contest with trophies for the top three winners! Plus, enjoy live music, a jumphouse, face painting, and more. Each paid admission includes a free T-shirt, access to all activities, and a swag gift bag at check-in. Don’t forget to check in at the registration table upon arrival! Mark your calendars for this pawsitively wonderful day filled with fun, community spirit, and a chance to make a difference!

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Races

  • Paws-a-thon: Ages 17 and up

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    **Children ages 5 and under are free** **Rain date is scheduled for October 15th. We will notify you via email if this changes** Free t-shirt included upon registration. You will receive this along with a swag bag upon checking in the day of the event. If you would like an additional shirt, please add during registration. Pet Contest Registration is included.

    11:00 AM CDT

    $16.90

    Entries closed

  • Paws-a-thon: Ages 6-16 years old

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    **Children ages 5 and under are free** **Rain date is scheduled for October 15th. We will notify you via email if this changes** Free t-shirt included upon registration. You will receive this along with a swag bag upon checking in the day of the event. If you would like an additional shirt, please add during registration. Pet Contest Registration is included.

    11:00 AM CDT

    $11.60

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

PAWS-A-THON THIS IS A "WALK AND WAG EVENT FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG TO ENJOY WHILE RAISING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF FUNDS RAISED IN THIS EVENT WILL BENEFIT OUR PROJECT FOR ASSISTANCE IN TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS (PATH)PROGRAM

THE NEED:

OBHAW RECEIVES A GRANT EVERY YEAR FOR THIS PROGRAM. HOWEVER, JUST A FEW MONTHS INTO THIS PROGRAM, WE HAVE EXHAUSTED THE FUNDS DUE TO THE INCREDIBLE NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL GO TO OUR PATH PROGRAM SO THAT WE MAY CONTINUE TO HELP THE HOMELESS YEAR-ROUND.

EVERY PERSON THAT SIGNS UP WITH PAID ADMISSION WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT, ACCESS TO ALL ACTIVITIES (LIMIT ONE PET CONTEST ENTRY PER PERSON) AT THE EVENT AS WELL AS A SWAG GIFT BAG AT CHECK-IN! FOOD TICKETS CAN ALSO BE BOUGHT WHEN YOU SIGN UP SO YOU CAN SKIP THE LINE!

ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE:

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A DOG WALK

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A DOG CONTEST (ONE ENTRY PER PERSON IS INCLUDED IN THE ONLINE REGISTRATION) TROPHIES ARE GIVEN TO 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE WINNERS.

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JUMPHOUSE

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FACEPAINTING

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LIVE MUSIC

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AND MORE!

YOU MUST CHECK IN AT THE CHECK-IN TABLE UPON ARRIVAL.

PAWS AND CLAWS WILL ALSO BE HOSTING A ADOPTION EVENT AND WILL BE PASSING OUT REDUCED COST SPAY AND NEUTER VOUCHERS.

_RAIN DATE: IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER, THE RAIN DATE FOR THE EVENT WILL BE OCTOBER 15, 2022_



_RULES OF THE ROAD:_

_PLEASE DO NOT PARTICIPATE IF YOUR DOG IS AGGRESSIVE, NON-LEASH TRAINED OR IN HEAT. _

_PLEASE AGREE TO KEEP YOUR DOG ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES._

_YELLOW RIBBONS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT CHECK-IN TO ATTACH TO YOUR LEASH FOR THOSE THAT ARE REQUESTING OTHERS OBTAIN PERMISSION BEFORE PETTING THEIR DOG._

Location

530 Lake Park Drive, Hot Springs National Park, 71913, AR, United States

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