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Saturday, August 7th, 2027
8614 North US 127, Uncle John's Cider Mill Saint Johns MI
5K
63–82°F · some rain risk
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66–85°F
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66–88°F
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59–77°F
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62–79°F
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75–89°F
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67–86°F
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2020
54–81°F
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2019
62–85°F
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66–82°F
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61–75°F
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About this race
Calling ALL humans and fur babies!! JOIN US to stroll, walk, jog and/or run a beautiful trail course with mixed terrain through an apple orchard!!
Join Giving Paws during our 2027 Dog Daze of Summer Event at Uncle John's Cider Mill supporting our nonprofit agency's mission of service!!
5K Schedule
- 7:00 a.m. Registration OPENS including bib and shirt pick up
- 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. OPEN START TIME
5K Need to Know
- All registrations for the full 5K include a race t-shirt, sponsor giveaways and access to Dog Daze of Summer event activities)!
- Shirts and Participation Medals are guaranteed with entry thru July 15th, supplies available as they last after that date.
- Families who register 3 or more people at the same time receive a $5/person discount.
- The 5K course will be within the beautiful Uncle John's Cider Mill farm!
- Dogs on a leash are welcome to participate with their human(s)!
- We reserve the right to ask for pups to visit another time if they are having a rough time.
- There will not be an awards ceremony, participation medals will be awarded as participants finish the race.
- This is a fundraiser for our nonprofit agency; there will not be refunds; we appreciate you understanding!
Virtual 5k
Can't join us in person, no problem! Register for the Virtual 5k run/walk option and we'll mail your t-shirt and participation medal to you. Shipping costs are included in the registration fee.
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!
Please note, unpredictable Michigan weather could/might/we hope not/we will know that day :) impact planned activities.
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.
See YOUR paws on August 7th!
Dog Daze of Summer Weekend-- Join us for an entire weekend of PAWsome FUN!
Friday, August 6th, Saturday, August 7th & Sunday, August 8th
SATURDAY, August 7th All Paws on the Ground 5K, Walkers, Runners and Fur Babies on a leash are WELCOME
FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY : WAG-tastic Vendors AND UPDog Frisbee Challenge with Leashed Favorite Dog Club
HOURS for Vendors and Frisbee Event
Friday, 9:00 until 5:00
Saturday, 10 until 5:00
Sunday, 9:00 until 5:00
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