Run for the Paws 5k Run/Walk

🐾 Race Overview

Attention all animal lovers! Runners, walkers, and 4-legged friends of all ages are invited to Madisonville City Park for our third annual Hopkins County Humane Society RUN FOR THE PAWS 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run.

Mark your calendars for June 6th and join us for a fun-filled day of running, walking, and wagging tails!

All proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting the Hopkins County Humane Society and the animals in our care.

💖 Why Your Support Matters

• Loss of Shelter: The loss of our permanent shelter on Laffoon Trail was devastating for our organization and our community.
• Rebuilding Plans: We are actively working with engineers and architects to finalize plans for rebuilding a larger, updated facility.
• Temporary Shelter: Our temporary shelter on Dulin Street required extensive updates to safely resume animal intakes.
• Community Opportunity: This event is more than a race—it is an opportunity for our community to come together in support of animals who rely on us.

📅 Event Details

• Location: Madisonville City Park (playground area)
• Kids Fun Run: 8:00 AM
• 5K Run/Walk: 8:15 AM
• Family-Friendly: Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. Please start behind the runners and clean up after your pup.

👕 Registration Information

• Race T-Shirt: Please note, in order to be guaranteed a race t-shirt, you must register before May 15th.
• Online Registration: Will remain open until 8 AM on Friday, June 5th, but there will not be a t-shirt option after May 15th.
• Packet Pick-Up: Will be on Friday, June 5th, from 4 PM-6 PM, and on race morning from 7 AM-8 AM at the playground area at the city park.
• Parking: Parking is available in all designated parking areas.

🐶 Donations

Participants are encouraged to bring donations of dry and soft dog, puppy and cat food, blankets, and cleaning supplies (bleach, dish soap, cleaning cloths, disinfecting wipes, etc.).

🏆 Prizes

• First Male: Overall 5k
• First Female: Overall 5k
• Kids Fun Run: Medals to first boy and girl
• Special Categories: First Dog 5k and First Stroller 5k

🌟 Sponsorship Opportunities

Would you like to be a sponsor? Please see information at the bottom of this page! Donations can be both monetary and "in-kind."

⚠️ Race URL

For more information, please visit the official race page.