MacDill's Paws 4 Heroes 5K (Formerly Paws for Patriots 5k)

🐾 Event Overview

• Event Name: MacDill's Paws for Heroes 5K (Formerly Paws for Patriots 5K)
• Date: April 19, 2025
• Location: 6901 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL
• Registration Link: Register Here

🎖️ Race Details

• Chip Timing: The event features chip timing on an accurate, but not certified 5k course.
• Scenic Setting: The race takes place in a beautiful Tampa (Gadsden) park.
• What You Get: Runners (and virtual runners) will receive both a shirt and finisher's medal.
• Cause: All funds raised benefit the Paws for Patriots Program.

💰 Registration Information

• Registration Deadline: Please register by April 6, 2025, to be guaranteed a race shirt.
• Race Day Registration: No, there will be no race day registration allowed.
• Packet Pickup: On-site packet pickup will begin at 7 AM on race morning.
• Dogs: Only service dogs are allowed on the course due to insurance requirements.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Weather Cancellation: If the race is canceled, all participants will be converted to virtual runners and medals and shirts will be distributed.
• Finisher's Medal: Yes, all participants will receive both a race shirt and a finisher's medal.
• Age Group Awards: Awards will be given to 1st through 3rd place in ten-year age groups.
• Virtual Run: Virtual participants can run at any time and do not need to report their finish. Shirts and medals will be sent out the week after the race.

🏁 Course Information

• Course Description: The race course consists of about two and a half loops at Gadsden Park.
• Preview the Course: You can preview the route at this link.
• Course Map: A course map will be provided in race day emails and available during packet pickup.
• Additional Information: Further details will be provided in race communications leading up to the event.