8614 North US 127, Saint Johns MI
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Calling ALL humans and fur babies!!
Event Details
Join Giving Paws during our 2026 Dog Daze of Summer Event at Uncle John's Cider Mill supporting our nonprofit agency's mission of service!!
Dog Daze of Summer Activities
- All Paws on the Ground 5K: see details below for race times
- WAG-tastic Vendors: variety of vendors to explore
- BARK-tastic Family Friendly Scavenger Hunt: fun activities for everyone
- DROOL-tastic Pup Cup Station: tasty treats for your furry friends
- UPDog Frisbee Challenge: with Leashed Favorite Dog Club (more information soon!)
5K Schedule
- 8:00 a.m. Registration OPENS including bib and shirt pick up
- 8:45 a.m. Young Pups Kids' Dash for kids of all ages (not timed)
- 9:00 a.m. Full 5K Start Time
5K Need to Know
- All registrations: include a race t-shirt, sponsor giveaways and access to Dog Daze of Summer event activities (see above)! Shirts are guaranteed with entry thru July 30th, supplies available as they last after that date.
- Family Discount: Families who register 3 or more people at the same time receive a $5/person discount.
- Course Details: The 5K course will be within the beautiful Uncle John's Cider Mill farm!
- Dog Policy: Dogs on a leash are welcome to participate with their human(s)!
- Participation Medals: All Young Pups Kids' Dash participants under 18 AND fur baby pups will receive a participation medal!
- Awards: There will be medals for chip timed runners/walkers, the top 3 men and women in six age categories! Medals will be awarded when the race is done.
- Refund Policy: This is a fundraiser for our nonprofit agency; there will not be refunds; we appreciate you understanding!
Donate and Run for FREE
If you would like to support our nonprofit and get a free entry to the race donate $100. When you register for the race your entry will be free! Simply Sign Up and follow the steps to register and on the donation screen enter $100. ($30 discount applied during checkout. Free entry valid until July 30th, then it's a $30 discount off a $100 donation) Donation discounts for donations of $75 and $50. Any donation amount is appreciated. Thank you for your support!
Community Support
Four Paws UP to YOU, we could not serve our community without YOU! To learn more about us we invite you to follow us on social media and visit our website.
Looking Forward
See YOUR paws on August 15th!
