Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

Date & Location

• Date: 2026-10-10
• Location: Smithville Park, Eastampton, NJ

Race Overview

• Course: The timed off road 5K course winds through a wooded trail and registrants have the option of either running or walking (map of 5K course).
• Pet Participation: All race participants have the option to run/walk with their dog or cat in a stroller. Dogs must be leashed.
• Start Order: At the start of the race, all individual runners will go first, followed by runners with dogs, then walkers with/without dogs or cats in strollers.
• Proceeds: Proceeds from this event will help fund advanced medical care for shelter animals, trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR), behavioral training, foster care, and our surrender diversion program.

Event Schedule

• 9:00 am: Check-in and same day registration
• 10:00 am: 5K run/walk begins
• 11:00 am: Medals ceremony
• Festival Activities: Plan to stay for the day and enjoy all of the festival activities including food trucks, a band, Tito's Beverage Garden, a raffle basket tent, and much more!

Registration Info

• Shirts: All registrants will receive a standard cotton event shirt.
• Fundraising: Registrants who raise $100 (registration fee not included in this amount) will receive a performance-style, dri-fit event t-shirt.
• Get Involved: Get involved today by forming a team with your friends and family or registering as an individual.
• More Information: For more information about our mission, visit the Friends of BCAS website!

Race Registration

• Sign Up: For registration details, visit the registration page.