Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail, Sorrento FL
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
🐾 PawPals 4 Life 5k
Presented by Pawfields Enrichment Group and GetDisrupted.Org
📅 Event Details
- In-Person 5k: October 4, 2025 - 8:30am
- Virtual 5k: October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
- Grand Prize Raffle: $3500 (in person) / $1500 (virtual) for participants that complete the race.
- More Info: Visit GetDisrupted.Org for details.
👟 Run or Walk
- Experience: It's entirely an off-road experience!
- Awareness: In recognition of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month in support of the ASPCA.
- Spaces: Limited number of in-person participants allowed.
- Commitment: Demonstrating and committing to enrichment for paws of all kinds.
❤️ Our Mission
- PawPals: Aim to provide a fuller and enriching life for our PawPals.
- Bonding: Engaging in their training as a bonding strategy.
- Support: Encouraging social interaction among friends.
- Dedication: PawRents must commit to their PawPals just as they do.
🏅 Participant Perks
- In-Person Participants: Official race t-shirt, finisher medal, and park entrance.
- PawPals: Matching dog medal, race bandana, and park access with their human.
- Virtual Participants: Receive swag via mail, including t-shirt, finisher medal, dog bandana, and dog medal.
- Completion: Virtual participants can complete their race by the end of October.
💰 Proceeds
Proceeds help support ASPCA.
📍 Location
Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail
30601 Wekiva River Road
Sorrento FL 32776 - Lake County
🚪 Entrance Change Notification
Access to Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail will be via Rock Springs Reserve Road and Wekiva River Road in Sorrento, Florida.
📦 Packet Pick-Up
Coming Soon!
🗓️ Event Schedule for October 4
- 7:30 am: Packet Pickup/Check-In
- 8:30 am: Race Starts
🏆 Awards
- Top 3 Overall Adults: Ages 18+
- Top 3 Overall Youth: Ages 17 and younger
- Top 3 Age Groups: Various age categories
- Top 3 PawPals: Recognition for our furry friends!
👕 Shirts
- Early Registration: Guaranteed shirt sizes for early registrants.
- Sold Out: Sizes no longer available once marked.
🚻 Park Entrance
Entry into Rock Springs Run State Reserve for the participant and one guest is included with in-person 5k registration.
🅿️ Parking
Located in the park, Free Parking available.
⏱️ Timing & Scoring
- In-Person: Timed with a disposable chip on the race bib.
- Virtual: Time tracked via a mobile application.
🎁 Race Swag
Purchase from the PawPals or Pawfields Swag Collection and save 10% on your race registration. Go to our Online Store for details.
📋 Important Notes
Limited number of in-person and virtual participants allowed — Register TODAY!
All pets must be confined, leashed, or otherwise under control at all times.
Florida law requires pets to be vaccinated against rabies.
🐕 Pet Policy
For more information on Florida State Parks Pet Policy, visit Florida State Parks Pet Policy.
ℹ️ Additional Information
For more information and park rules visit: Rock Springs Run State Reserve.
⚠️ Trail Running Notice
Trail running involves risks such as running on unpaved roads, encountering wildlife, and may lead to injury.
💼 Sponsorship Opportunities
Visit us online at pawfields.com for sponsorship details.
🔗 Race URL
For more details, visit PawPals 4 Life 5k Race Page.
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