Run for the Paws 5k Run/Walk

Attention all animal lovers!   Runners, walkers, and 4-legged friends of all ages are invited to Madisonville City Park for our third annual Hopkins County Humane Society RUN FOR THE PAWS 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. Mark your calendars for June 6th and join us for a fun-filled day of running, walking, and wagging tails!                                        All proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting the Hopkins County Humane Society and the animals in our care.

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

The loss of our permanent shelter on Laffoon Trail was devastating for our organization and our community. While it was incredibly difficult to see the building taken down, that chapter has now closed. The site has been fully cleared, the ground prepared, and we are actively working with engineers and architects to finalize plans for rebuilding a larger, updated facility that will meet all state and local codes. This process will take time, determination, and substantial financial support—but we are committed to seeing it through for the animals and citizens of Hopkins County.

In the meantime, our temporary shelter on Dulin Street required extensive updates to allow us to safely resume animal intakes. We are grateful to share that these updates are almost complete, and the temporary facility will be fully operational beginning in February. Even with these improvements, our need for community support has never been greater.

This event is more than a race—it is an opportunity for our community to come together in support of animals who rely on us every day. Funds raised through Run for the Paws directly support medical care, shelter operations, and our long-term goal of rebuilding a permanent humane society facility for Hopkins County.

Event Details
Location: Madisonville City Park (playground area)
Kids Fun Run: 8:00 AM
5K Run/Walk: 8:15 AM
This is a family-friendly event! Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. We simply ask that walkers, strollers, and dogs start behind the runners—and please remember to clean up after your pup. PLEASE NOTE, IN ORDER TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE T-SHIRT YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE MAY 15TH. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 8AM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, BUT THERE WILL NOT BE A T-SHIRT OPTION AFTER MAY 15TH. PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH, FROM 4PM-6PM, AND ON RACE MORNING FROM 7AM-8AM AT THE PLAYGROUND AREA AT THE CITY PARK. YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER AT THESE TIMES (cash only please!)

Parking is available in all designated parking areas.

Participants are encouraged to bring donations of dry and soft, dog, puppy and cat food, blankets and cleaning supplies (bleach, dish soap, cleaning cloths, disinfecting wipes, etc.)

 

Prizes will be awarded to First Male and First Female in the following categories:

Overall 5k Overall 5k Under 18 Overall 5k Over 40 First Dog 5k First Stroller 5k Medals to first boy and girl in the Kids Fun Run

Would you like to be a sponsor? Please see information at the bottom of this page! Donations can be both monetary and "in-kind." 

Join fellow runners on June 6, 2026 for the Run for the Paws 5k Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 0.4K featuring a flat and fast course in Madisonville.