20th Annual Run/Walk for the Paws 5k

Event Overview

Join the race to help shelter animals by participating in Patty Baker Humane Society Naples’ 20th Annual Run/Walk for the Paws 5k. Thousands of human participants and their canine companions have taken part in this race, providing our community with a healthy and fun event that gets bigger and better every year. Located at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex for the third year, the scenic flat course ensures that first-time walkers and runners can comfortably participate alongside more experienced runners.

Donation Drive

• Pet Food Collection: PBHSN will be collecting donations for our pet food pantry at this year's Run for the Paws 5K! Please consider bringing a bag or cans of pet food on race day to help support our community's pets in need.
• Location of Donations: Your generosity makes a difference! Donations will be collected by the check-in tent.

Packet Pick Up

• When: Friday, January 23, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Where: Patty Baker Humane Society Naples, 370 Airport Pulling Road North, Naples, FL 34104. Look for the blue PBHSN branded tents outside.
• Day of Race Pick Up: Packet pick up the day of race will begin at 7:00 AM, 60 minutes before race start, at the race check-in point at Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
• Note: Please try to pick up in advance.

T-Shirt Information

Shirts are guaranteed only for participants who register by January 7, 2026. Registrations received after this date are not guaranteed a shirt. Shirts can be picked up during packet pick-up at the Patty Baker Humane Society Naples main shelter (370 Airport Pulling Rd. N).

Event Details

For more information and to register, please visit the official race page at Run/Walk for the Paws 5k.