PAWS in the Park
About this race
We’re excited to welcome athletes, families, and community members to this year’s dog-friendly PAWS in the Park 5K and 1-mile run, walk, or roll celebration! Enjoy the race, food, music, vendors, and our beer garden—all while supporting PAWS' mission of transforming lives and strengthening communities through partnership with custom-trained working dogs. Register by June 22nd to guarantee your preferred shirt size.
Not planning to run the race? No problem! Join us at PAWS in the Park for vendor booths, interactive activities, and our beer garden. Stick around for our iconic “Lab vs. Golden” race as we continue the beloved tradition and crown the top retriever of 2026!
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Running
5K Run, Walk, or Roll
1 Mile Run, Walk, or Roll
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Grand Rapids.
About Grand Rapids
PAWS in the Park takes place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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