Palmetto Islands County Park, Mount Pleasant SC
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
🐶 Puppy Love 5K Overview
Join us for the 3rd annual Puppy Love 5K!
Join the Pack for a 5K run or walk with and for your best four-legged friends.
🌳 Event Details
- Date: February 7, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Location: Palmetto Islands County Park, Mount Pleasant, SC
- Registration: Register here
🐾 Race Guidelines
This race is 100% dog friendly for all well socialized pups on a leash. We do ask that any owners running with dogs be prepared with a pick up bag to attend to any unscheduled potty breaks on the course.
- Participant Limit: Limit one dog per handler.
- Cost: 1 runner + 1 dog = $45.
- Age Requirement: Minimum age for a runner with a dog is 12 years old.
- Kids: Kids 10 and under run free, but must be accompanied by an adult and do not receive race swag and are not officially timed.
🏆 Awards & Prizes
There will be awards for the top 3 male and female finishers with a dog, as well as:
- Best Dog in pajamas
- Best Dog/Owner in pajamas
- Best Group in pajamas
- Best Overall pajama theme
- Doggy Dash winner
All prizes sponsored by Dolittle’s Pet Shop.
🍫 Post-Race Activities
After the race, stick around for an owner/dog 100 yard Dash Race!
Be sure to check out the tennis ball field, stick crossing and squirrel overlook!
🎽 Participant Information
All participants will receive a race t-shirt and matching bandana for their puppy love.
Hot chocolate and human and pup treats will be available post race.
Share the love with your favorite furry valentine and run our Puppy Love 5K run!
The event will support the Charleston Animal Society.
📦 Packet Pick Up
Packet Pick Up will take place at Blue Sky Endurance at 624 Coleman Blvd on:
- Friday: February 6th from 10am - 6pm
- Saturday: from 8am - 8:30am at Palmetto Island Park.
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