PawPals 4 Life 5k

🐾 PawPals 4 Life 5k

Presented by Pawfields Enrichment Group and GetDisrupted.Org
In-Person 5k: October 24, 2026 - Time to be determined

🦮 Registration Details

• Race t-shirt: Guaranteed for those who register by September 30, 2026, or until sold out online.
• Run or Walk: It's entirely an off-road experience!
• Limited Spots: Limited number of in-person participants allowed: act now to secure your spot in the race!
• Purpose: In recognition of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.

🐕 Mission Statement

We are on a mission to provide a fuller and more enriching life for our PawPals - a source of joy and comfort for us PawRents. With your participation and help we can accomplish this task, keeping our eyes peeled, ears tuned, noses up, and paws forward to a better tomorrow with hoomankinds’s best friends.

🎖️ Participant Perks

• PawRents: Will receive the official race t-shirt, finisher medal, and entrance into the state park.
• PawPals: Registered dogs will receive a matching dog medal, race bandana, and entrance into the state park with their in-person participant.
• Proceeds: To Be Announced
• Location: Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail, 30601 Wekiva River Road, Sorrento FL 32776 - Lake County

📍 Entrance Notification

Access to Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail will be via Rock Springs Reserve Road and Wekiva River Road in Sorrento, Florida. The new entrance leads directly to the primitive camping, glamping sites, and the Rock Springs Guest Ranch.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Location: Front Running Sports
• Dates: September 30th thru October 2nd - 10am-7pm
• Note: Packet pickup on race day as well

🕒 Event Schedule

TBD - Packet Pickup/Check-In
TBD - Race Starts

🏆 Awards

• Overall: Top 3 Adults (18+)
• Youth: Overall Top 3 Youth (17 and younger)
• PawPals: Overall Top 3 PawPals
• Age Groups: Top 3 of each Age Group: 10 and younger: 11-17: 18-25: 26-35: 36-45: 46-55: 56-65: 66-75: 76-85: 85+

👕 Shirt Information

Shirt sizes are guaranteed to all participants that register early and once you see "Sold Out" online that shirt size is no longer available.

🚪 Park Entrance

Entry into Rock Springs Run State Reserve for the participant and one guest is included with in-person 5k registration.

🅿️ Parking Details

Located in the park, Free Parking

⏱️ Timing & Scoring

Race will be timed and scored. In-person participants will have their time tracked and recorded with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the back of the race bib.

Virtual participants can have their time tracked and automatically uploaded with the mobile application (included with virtual race registration).

🎁 Race Swag

Purchase limited edition swag from the online store by clicking here.

🔔 Important Note

Limited number of in-person participants allowed — Register TODAY to secure your spot in the race and receive the official race t-shirt and finisher medal! Register your PawPal and receive a matching dog medal and race bandana.

🐶 Pet Policy

All pets must be confined, leashed, or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceed six feet in length. Florida law requires that pets be vaccinated against rabies.

📜 Further Information

For more information and park rules visit: Rock Springs Run State Reserve.

It is important for each participant to recognize that trail running involves running and/or walking on wilderness trails or unpaved roads and that participants may encounter soft sand, standing water, mud, rocks, roots, and wildlife. Participation in a trail run also carries an inherent risk of injury.

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

For sponsorship opportunities visit us online at pawfields.com or email us at speak@getdisrupted.org.

🌐 Race Information URL

For more details about the race, please visit PawPals 4 Life 5k.