PANTING FOR PAWS 5K

🐾 Event Overview

• Event Name: 7th Annual Panting for Paws 5K and Virtual Run
• Date: September 27, 2025
• Location: West Florence High School
• Address: 221 N Beltline Drive, Florence, SC

🎖️ About the Race

• Description: Join us for the 7th Annual Panting for Paws 5K. There will be finisher medals, music, food, and activities for the kids. Come help us support the homeless dogs & cats to get healthy and find their furever homes!
• Proceeds: All proceeds go toward helping the homeless dogs and cats of the Darlington County Humane Society Shelter, Florence Area Humane Society, and Carolina Kitties.
• Virtual Option: Can’t make it on that day? You can participate in our Virtual Run! You will still get your tee shirt and medal! Use the link to sign up and click on Virtual Runner.
• Weather Policy: Race will be rain or shine!

🌟 How to Get Involved

• Volunteer: Don't want to run or walk? Come volunteer or Make a Donation!
• Pee Dee GP Series: We are proud to be a part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix Series sponsored by Simply Timing.

📋 Race Specs

• Type: 5K and Virtual 5K
• Start Time: 9:00 am
• Proceeds: Local Shelter & Dog/Cat Rescues
• Activities: Visit with dogs/puppies that are available for adoption, music, and food

🗺️ 5K Course Map

CLICK HERE FOR MAP

👕 Shirts

• Cut Off: Tee Shirt Cut Off September 11th. After that, shirts and sizes are not guaranteed!
• Sizes: Adult – S, M, L, XL, XXL: Youth- S, M, L

🏆 5K Awards

• Dog Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Dog
• Overall Awards: 5k Overall Male / Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Age Group Awards: 5k Age Group Awards for Male / Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd

👶 5K Age Groups

Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-69, 70+

💲 Race Fees

• Virtual Race: $35 by 9/11
• Registration: $35 through 9/26 for the 5K
• Day of Registration: $40

📦 Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, 9/26 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
• Location: West Florence High School
• Race Day: Same Location from 7:15am - 8:45 am

🔗 Follow Us

Facebook: Panting for Paws 5K

💡 Event Special Notes

• Virtual Participation: There will be a virtual 5k available for those unable to attend in person
• Strollers: Strollers are welcome
• Music: You can listen to music while running
• Pets: Pets are welcome at this event

📞 Contact Information

Race Director: Lisa Raison, lraison88@gmail.com, 843-598-1532

🔗 Race Registration

For more information and registration, visit: Panting for Paws 5K