PANTING FOR PAWS 5K & 10K, Virtual 5K
About this race
Panting for Paws 5K, 10K & Virtual Run
Join us for the 8th Annual Panting for Paws 5K and 10K 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 in our community.
All proceeds go toward helping the homeless dogs and cats of The Darlington County Humane Society Shelter and The Florence Area Humane Society.
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.
Race will be rain or shine!
Don't want to run or walk? Come volunteer or Make a Donation!
We are proud to be a part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix Series sponsored by Simply Timing.
Panting for Paws 5K:
-Type: 5K, 10K, and Virtual 5K
-Date: September 26, 2026
-Start Time: 10K - 8:30 am; 5K - 8:45 am
-Location: West Florence High School
-Address: 221 N Beltline Drive, Florence
-Proceeds: Local Animal Shelters
-Visit with dogs/puppies that are available for adoption
-Music and Food
-Part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix
5K Course Map:
Shirts:
Tee Shirt Cut Off August 26th After that, shirts and sizes are not guaranteed!
Shirt Sizes:
Adult – S, M, L, XL, XXL
Youth- S, M, L
5K & 10K Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Dog (5K Only)
- 5k & 10K Overall Male / Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- 5k & 10K Age Group Awards for Male / Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
5K & 10K 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 9/12
- Registration Price through 9/25: 5K $35, 10K $40
- Day of Registration: $40
Packet Pickup Location and Time:
- Friday, 9/25 @ 4:30 - 6:00
- Location: West Florence High School - Main Entrance
- Day of Race Same Location from 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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Event Special Notes:
There will be a virtual 5k available for those unable to attend in person
Strollers are welcome
You can listen to music while running
Pets are welcome at this event - Friendly, leashed dogs
Finishers medals for all who complete the 5k, 10K, Virtual Race
Race Director:
Lisa Raison, lraison88@gmail.com
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PANTING FOR PAWS 5K
PANTING FOR PAWS 10K
Panting for Paws Virtual
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Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 12 Florence events
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