Festival of PAWS 5k and 1 mile Fun Run

🐾 Festival of PAWS Overview

• Date: Saturday May 3rd 2025
• Event: 2nd annual Festival of PAWS
• Location: 1555 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH
• Support: Proceeds benefit Paws of Muskingum County and the future spay neuter clinic

🏃‍♂️ Race Courses

• Location: Starts at the Rogge Pavilion, behind OUZ / Zane State
• Path: Enjoy the tree lined Collegial Woods jogging trail
• Scenery: Experience the beauty of the Ohio University Zanesville/Zane State Campus
• Participants: Runners, walkers, and dogs of all skill levels

📅 When and Where

• Date: Saturday May 3rd, 2025
• Time: Race starts at 12:00pm
• Location: OUZ / Zane State Campus, 1555 Newark Rd, Zanesville, OH
• Registration: Opens at 11:00am

📦 Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration

• Start Time: Packet Pickup begins at 11:00am
• Location: Rogge Pavilion
• Race Day Registration: Available on-site
• Participants: Runners and walkers are welcome

🏆 Awards

• 5k: Awards for top Male and Female overall finishers
• Medals: Given to top male and female in age categories: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Not eligible for overall or age group awards
• Finishers Medal: All participants receive a finishers Medallion

🍎 Finish Line Perks

• Snacks: Available at the finish line
• Beverages: Complimentary drinks for participants
• Dog Treats: Special treats for four-legged friends
• Enjoyment: Celebrate the completion with refreshments

💰 Entry Fees

• 5k: Pre-registration $25.00 / Day of race $30.00
• Shirt Guarantee: Register by April 18th for a guaranteed Race T-shirt
• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Pre-registration $10.00 / Family (3+) $20
• Day of Race: $10.00 for all participants

📞 Race Contact

• Organizer: Muskingum Multisports - 740-819-9300, nick@muskingummultisports.com
• Race Director: Teresa Hildebrand - 740-617-6317, pawsofmuskingum@gmail.com
• Link to Register: Festival of PAWS Registration
• Encouragement: Bring the whole family including your four-legged loved ones!