Run For The Paws
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Wellington, Kansas
- Price $16.90 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a paws-itively exciting day at the Run For The Paws event on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in beautiful Wellington, Sumner! This fantastic community race offers both a 5K and a 1-mile run, with all proceeds benefiting the Wellington Humane Society, a dedicated no-kill shelter that has been serving Sumner County since 2019. Kick off your morning with the 5K starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the 1-mile fun run at 8:30 AM. Participants will enjoy a scenic route that features a mix of road, gravel, and sidewalk paths, making it an ideal outing for both seasoned runners and families.
Not only will you be contributing to a noble cause by helping provide food and medical care for animals in need, but you'll also have the chance to earn a finisher medal and compete for trophies for the top male and female finishers in the 5K. Don't forget to register by May 15th to guarantee your event t-shirt! Packets can be picked up the days leading up to the event or on race day starting at 6:30 AM. Bring your furry friends along as well—dogs are welcome as long as they're
Not only will you be contributing to a noble cause by helping provide food and medical care for animals in need, but you'll also have the chance to earn a finisher medal and compete for trophies for the top male and female finishers in the 5K. Don't forget to register by May 15th to guarantee your event t-shirt! Packets can be picked up the days leading up to the event or on race day starting at 6:30 AM. Bring your furry friends along as well—dogs are welcome as long as they're
Organiser's Description
Run For The Paws 5k and 1 mile run benefits the animals at the Wellington Humane Society. The Wellington Humane Society is 501(c) non-profit that serves Sumner County, Kansas. We are a no kill shelter that opened to the public in December 2019. Our mission is to take in unwanted animals and find them loving, permanent homes. We receive no city or county funding, and rely solely on donations to care for the animals at our shelter. All proceeds from this run goes towards providing food and medical care for those currently living at the shelter while they await their forever home.
The 5k will begin at 7:30am and the 1 mile will begin at 8:30am on June 21, 2025 Both races will be held at the Wellington Humane Society, 203 W Hillside. Course will be a mix of road, gravel, and sidewalk. T-shirts will be guaranteed to those who pre-register by 12:00pm (noon) on May 15th. Packets can be picked up at the Wellington Humane Society on Thursday and Friday June 19-20th from 3-7pm, or on race day beginning at 6:30am. Finisher medals will be awarded to all participants and trophies given to top male and top female in the 5k. Post race refreshments will be provided for both races and there will be 1 aid station at the halfway point for the 5k.
Dogs are welcome to join but must be up to date on vaccinations, non-aggressive, and leashed at all times.
The 5k will begin at 7:30am and the 1 mile will begin at 8:30am on June 21, 2025 Both races will be held at the Wellington Humane Society, 203 W Hillside. Course will be a mix of road, gravel, and sidewalk. T-shirts will be guaranteed to those who pre-register by 12:00pm (noon) on May 15th. Packets can be picked up at the Wellington Humane Society on Thursday and Friday June 19-20th from 3-7pm, or on race day beginning at 6:30am. Finisher medals will be awarded to all participants and trophies given to top male and top female in the 5k. Post race refreshments will be provided for both races and there will be 1 aid station at the halfway point for the 5k.
Dogs are welcome to join but must be up to date on vaccinations, non-aggressive, and leashed at all times.
Races
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Run for the Paws 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Tshirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
Run for the Paws 1 Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & Tshirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$16.90
CLOSED -
Run for the Paws 5k and 1 Mile
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:30AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSED
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