PANTING FOR PAWS 5K

🐾 7th Annual Panting for Paws 5K and Virtual Run

Join us for the 7th Annual Panting for Paws 5K. It will be at West Florence High School. 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

• Beneficiaries: All proceeds go toward helping the homeless dogs and cats of the Darlington County Humane Society Shelter, Florence Area Humane Society, and Carolina Kitties.

🏃‍♀️ Participate Virtually

• 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!
• Registration: Use the link to sign up and click on Virtual Runner.

🌧️ Event Details

• Weather: Race will be rain or shine!
• Other Ways to Help: Don't want to run or walk? Come volunteer or Make a Donation!
• Pee Dee Grand Prix: We are proud to be a part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix Series sponsored by Simply Timing.

📅 Panting for Paws 5K Information

• Type: 5K, and Virtual 5K
• Date: September 27, 2025
• Start Time: 5K - 9:00 am
• Location: West Florence High School
• Address: 221 N Beltline Drive, Florence
• Proceeds: Local Shelter & Dog/Cat Rescues
• Adoptions: Visit with dogs/puppies that are available for adoption
• Extras: Music and Food
• Series: Part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix

🗺️ 5K Course Map

CLICK HERE FOR MAP

👕 Shirts

• Cut Off: Tee Shirt Cut Off September 11th. After that, shirts and sizes are not guaranteed!

📏 Shirt 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 Price: through 9/26: 5K $35
• Day of Registration: $40

📦 Packet Pickup

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

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🌟 Event Special Notes

• Virtual Option: 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
• Finishers Medals: Finishers medals for all who complete the 5k

📞 Race Director

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

For more details, please visit our event page: Panting for Paws 5K.