Paws For A Purpose
About this race
🐾 1st Annual Paws for a Purpose 5K
Saturday, September 19 | 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for the 1st Annual Paws for a Purpose 5K, a fun-filled community event dedicated to making a difference for local rescue animals. Whether you're a seasoned runner, casual walker, or simply want to support a great cause, everyone is welcome!
This year's race benefits Street Paws, helping provide food, medical care, and loving homes for animals in need throughout our community.
The race will begin at City Park and take participants on a scenic course through beautiful Locust Grove.
Hosted by Bark & Bubble Pet Grooming in partnership with Main Street Locust Grove, this event is about bringing our community together to support rescue animals while enjoying a morning of fitness, fun, and fellowship.
📅 Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: City Park, 86 Cleveland St., Locust Grove, GA
5K Run/Walk: All ages and fitness levels are welcome!
Registration Includes: An official event T-shirt and one raffle entry for every registered participant.
🐶 Pets Welcome: Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the fun! Please keep all pets on a leash at all times and clean up after them to help keep the park and streets safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Bring your family, friends, and four-legged companions for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit. Every step you take helps support rescue animals and gives them a better chance at finding loving homes.
Run with purpose. Walk with heart. Make a difference—one paw at a time!
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PAWS FOR A PURPOSE
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Locust Grove, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 7:37 PM local time (EDT) in Locust Grove on September 19, 2026 — 12h 14m of daylight.
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2026 results — Paws For A Purpose
PAWS FOR A PURPOSE · 52 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landin Autrey | 18:46 | 6:03 /mi |
| 2 | Caleb Campbell | 22:57 | 7:24 /mi |
| 3 | MAXIMILIANO GRAMCKO | 26:51 | 8:40 /mi |
| 4 | Walker Pope | 27:31 | 8:53 /mi |
| 5 | David O'Neill | 27:37 | 8:54 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 1 Locust Grove event
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