Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 7th February 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to unleash the fun at the 3rd Annual Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, in the picturesque Palmetto Island Park, Mount Pleasant, Charleston! This heartwarming event invites you to join the pack for a delightful 5K run or walk alongside your beloved furry friends. It's a dog-friendly race, welcoming all well-socialized pups on leashes, with a limit of one dog per handler. Whether you choose to run with your pup or enjoy a leisurely stroll, this event promises a fantastic experience for both two-legged and four-legged participants.
As you and your dog trot along the scenic course, don’t miss the chance to compete for exciting awards like Best Sweetheart Squad and Best Heart Melter! Kids aged 10 and under can join the fun for free, ensuring that the whole family can partake in the festivities. After crossing the finish line, stick around for the owner/dog 100-yard Dash Race, where the fastest pup will be crowned a winner! With free park entry, post-race treats, and a chance to support the Lucy Beckham Meowdog Rescue and the Charleston Animal Society, the Puppy Love 5K is the perfect way to celebrate
As you and your dog trot along the scenic course, don’t miss the chance to compete for exciting awards like Best Sweetheart Squad and Best Heart Melter! Kids aged 10 and under can join the fun for free, ensuring that the whole family can partake in the festivities. After crossing the finish line, stick around for the owner/dog 100-yard Dash Race, where the fastest pup will be crowned a winner! With free park entry, post-race treats, and a chance to support the Lucy Beckham Meowdog Rescue and the Charleston Animal Society, the Puppy Love 5K is the perfect way to celebrate
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 3rd annual Puppy Love 5K!
Join the Pack for a 5K run or walk with and for your best four-legged friends.
This race is 100% dog friendly for all well socialized pups on a leash. We do ask that any owners running with dogs be prepared with a pick up bag to attend to any unscheduled potty breaks on the course. Dogs are not allowed off leash at any time.
You can run with a dog or without. Limit one dog per handler. 1 runner + 1 dog = $45. Minimum age for a runner with a dog is 12 years old. Kids 10 and under run free, but must be accompanied by an adult and do not receive race swag and are not officially timed.
There will be awards for the top 3 male and female finishers with a dog, as well as:
* Best Sweetheart Squad (Valentine's theme or general costume)
* Best Heart Melter/Most Adorbs
* Best Butt Wiggle
* Grand Master Award/Most Likely to Take a Nap
* Novice Award/Most Enthusiastic
All prizes sponsored by Dolittles Pet Shop.
After the race, stick around for an owner/dog 100 yard Dash Race! Fastest Dog gets a prize.
Be sure to check out the tennis ball field, stick crossing and squirrel overlook!
The race will take place on Saturday, February 7th at 9:00am at the beautiful Palmetto Island Park in Mount Pleasant. Free park entry and parking is available in the park with your race entry.
All participants will receive a race t-shirt and matching bandana for their puppy love.
Hot chocolate and human and pup treats will be available post race.
Share the love with your favorite furry valentine and run our Puppy Love 5K run!
The event will support the Lucy Beckham Meowdog Rescue and the Charleston Animal Society.
Packet Pick Up will take place at Blue Sky Endurance at 624 Coleman Blvd on Friday, February 6th from 10am - 6pm and Saturday from 8am - 8:30am at Palmetto Island Park.
Join the Pack for a 5K run or walk with and for your best four-legged friends.
This race is 100% dog friendly for all well socialized pups on a leash. We do ask that any owners running with dogs be prepared with a pick up bag to attend to any unscheduled potty breaks on the course. Dogs are not allowed off leash at any time.
You can run with a dog or without. Limit one dog per handler. 1 runner + 1 dog = $45. Minimum age for a runner with a dog is 12 years old. Kids 10 and under run free, but must be accompanied by an adult and do not receive race swag and are not officially timed.
There will be awards for the top 3 male and female finishers with a dog, as well as:
* Best Sweetheart Squad (Valentine's theme or general costume)
* Best Heart Melter/Most Adorbs
* Best Butt Wiggle
* Grand Master Award/Most Likely to Take a Nap
* Novice Award/Most Enthusiastic
All prizes sponsored by Dolittles Pet Shop.
After the race, stick around for an owner/dog 100 yard Dash Race! Fastest Dog gets a prize.
Be sure to check out the tennis ball field, stick crossing and squirrel overlook!
The race will take place on Saturday, February 7th at 9:00am at the beautiful Palmetto Island Park in Mount Pleasant. Free park entry and parking is available in the park with your race entry.
All participants will receive a race t-shirt and matching bandana for their puppy love.
Hot chocolate and human and pup treats will be available post race.
Share the love with your favorite furry valentine and run our Puppy Love 5K run!
The event will support the Lucy Beckham Meowdog Rescue and the Charleston Animal Society.
Packet Pick Up will take place at Blue Sky Endurance at 624 Coleman Blvd on Friday, February 6th from 10am - 6pm and Saturday from 8am - 8:30am at Palmetto Island Park.
Races
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Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Bandana for Your Puppy Love
Sat 7th February 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$43.40
All 5K Adult participants will also show under reports and downloads for the events selected below. -
Puppy Love Kids 5K (KIDS 10 & UNDER)
Sat 7th February 2026 (9:00AM EST)
Free
All Kids 5K (10yrs+ under) participants will not show under reports or receive race swag and must be accompanied by an adult.
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Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Parkway, Mount Pleasant, 29464, SC, United States
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