Paws in the Park 5k

🐾 Paws in the Park 5k Overview

Join us for our 7th annual 5k run/walk at Cascades Falls Park! The park is located at 1401 S Brown St, Jackson, MI 49203. Paws in the Park is one of Cascades Humane Society’s largest fundraisers of the year!

• Purpose: All donations and registration fees go straight to the animals in our care.
• Incentives: We have great incentives this year, so make sure to ask your families and friends to donate for great prizes!
• Date: Paws in the Park 2023 will be on Saturday, June 21st, 2025.
• Distance: Features a beautiful 5k run/walk around Cascades Falls Park. Leashed dogs are welcome!

🎽 Event Highlights

Prefer a short distance or a casual stroll? Join us for our 1 Mile Woof Walk!

• Participation: Each 5k participant will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal.
• Woof Walk: Each Woof Walk participant will receive a t-shirt.
• Registration: T-shirts are guaranteed with registrations by May 24th!
• Availability: Supplies are available as they last after that date.

📅 Packet Pick Up

Early Packet Pick Up will be at Cascades Humane Society on Friday, May 31st from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. No packet pick-up is needed for the Doggie Dash.

🏃‍♂️ Virtual Participation

Can’t make the race, but want to support CHS and our furry friends? This virtual race can be completed on your own time and at your favorite place.

• Flexibility: Run, jog, walk, or roll whenever it is convenient to you.
• Swag: Your swag will be mailed out on August 20th.
• Tracking: Remember to use Strava, RunKeeper, MapMyRun, or your preferred APP to keep track of your route and mileage.

👥 Group Pricing

Have other friends or family who wish to participate? Register with 3 or more people and receive a discount of $3 per registrant!

🌐 More Information

For additional information about the Paws in the Park event, visit the website.

⏰ Timing

The race will be chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.