Walk for Paws: 5K and 1 Mile Walk
- Date Sat 30th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Price $18.09 - $33.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the invigorating Walk for Paws event on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Harrisburg Area Community College in Dauphin! This exciting occasion features a vibrant 5K Color Run and a family-friendly 1 Mile Walk, perfect for participants of all ages—including your furry friends! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event promises a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit.
As you traverse the scenic campus, enjoy the lively atmosphere complete with food trucks, vendors, and a kid fun zone. Plus, you'll have the chance to meet adorable, adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes. Each participant will receive an event t-shirt, and awards will be given to the top two finishers in each age group. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a day of camaraderie and excitement. Mark your calendars for May 30th and be part of this unforgettable event in Harrisburg!
As you traverse the scenic campus, enjoy the lively atmosphere complete with food trucks, vendors, and a kid fun zone. Plus, you'll have the chance to meet adorable, adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes. Each participant will receive an event t-shirt, and awards will be given to the top two finishers in each age group. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a day of camaraderie and excitement. Mark your calendars for May 30th and be part of this unforgettable event in Harrisburg!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION & EVENT INFORMATION:
YOU CAN REGISTER DIRECTLY WITH HSHA THROUGH MAY 29 (12:30PM) AT:
WALKFORPAWSHARRISBURG.COM [https://secure.qgiv.com/event/walkforpaws2026/]
Please note that the 5K Color Run includes adults, children, and dogs running together!
LOCATION:
Harrisburg Area Community College
1 HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110
AWARDS:
Trophies for Top 2 Finishers in each age group (18 and over, 17 and under)
AMENITIES:
Enjoy a color run 5k on the beautiful campus of HACC. Runners and walkers receive an event t-shirt. The event also includes vendors, food trucks, adoptable dogs, kid fun zone, and much more! You can also register for a 1 mile walk [https://secure.qgiv.com/event/walkforpaws2026/register/form/registration] led by Mallory Metzner of abc27.
RACE RESULTS:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
QUESTIONS:
Contact Amanda Brunish, Director of Marketing & Outreach, Humane Society of Harrisburg Area. amandab@humanesocietyhbg.org. 717.564.3320 x455
_The Humane Society of Harrisburg Areas mission is to build a better community for pets and people. HSHA serves Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry Counties, an area of more than 600,000 people. HSHA not only helps our communitys homeless, abandoned, and lost pets but also acts as a resource for individuals to receive support through our various programs and services, focusing on providing quality care for people and our shelter companions._
YOU CAN REGISTER DIRECTLY WITH HSHA THROUGH MAY 29 (12:30PM) AT:
WALKFORPAWSHARRISBURG.COM [https://secure.qgiv.com/event/walkforpaws2026/]
Please note that the 5K Color Run includes adults, children, and dogs running together!
LOCATION:
Harrisburg Area Community College
1 HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110
AWARDS:
Trophies for Top 2 Finishers in each age group (18 and over, 17 and under)
AMENITIES:
Enjoy a color run 5k on the beautiful campus of HACC. Runners and walkers receive an event t-shirt. The event also includes vendors, food trucks, adoptable dogs, kid fun zone, and much more! You can also register for a 1 mile walk [https://secure.qgiv.com/event/walkforpaws2026/register/form/registration] led by Mallory Metzner of abc27.
RACE RESULTS:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
QUESTIONS:
Contact Amanda Brunish, Director of Marketing & Outreach, Humane Society of Harrisburg Area. amandab@humanesocietyhbg.org. 717.564.3320 x455
_The Humane Society of Harrisburg Areas mission is to build a better community for pets and people. HSHA serves Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry Counties, an area of more than 600,000 people. HSHA not only helps our communitys homeless, abandoned, and lost pets but also acts as a resource for individuals to receive support through our various programs and services, focusing on providing quality care for people and our shelter companions._
Races
-
5k Color Run (Walk for Paws) - Adult Registration
Incl. $3.30 Fee
Sat 30th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.30
OPENS 29 MAY -
5k Color Run (Walk for Paws) - Child Registration
Incl. $3.09 Fee
Sat 30th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$18.09
OPENS 29 MAY
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
One HACC Drive, Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), Harrisburg, 17110, PA, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Walk for Paws: 5K and 1 Mile Walk
