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Run for the Paws 5k
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Run for the Paws 5k

Winchester, Kentucky, United States
May 16, 2026
Running

About this race

The Annual Run For The Paws 5k is an annual event that encourages healthy activity within our community while raising financial support for the Clark County Animal Shelter. Through revenue generated from entry ticket sales for over 100 runners annually and generous sponsors throughout the Clark County Community, the Run For The Paws 5k has helped the Clark County Animal Shelter purchase much-needed supplies including food, shelving, cleaning materials, and more.  What is the virtual option? REGISTER - The Clark County Animal Shelter STILL NEEDS OUR SUPPORT! We encourage you to register for 2026 Run for the Paws and on May 16th, walk or run your 3.1 with your favorite furry friend, family member, or alone!  Our virtual race is a non-competitive option to show your support from anywhere.  We will have an event page on which you can post pictures of your success. This event benefits the Shelter to support their efforts to maintain the health and wellness of ALL of our community and our furry friends in need! All runners and walkers will receive a unique 2026 Race T-Shirt!! REGISTER by April 30th to guarantee a t-shirt.  Online registration will be open until May 15th with no t-shirt guarantee.  Day of race registration will be available with no t-shirt guarantee.   *Please note that this is NOT a road race.     

Join fellow runners on May 16, 2026 for the Run for the Paws 5k. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Winchester.

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Running

5K RUN/WALK (IN-PERSON)

May 16, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Closed

5K RUN/WALK (VIRTUAL)

May 16, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$25.00
Closed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 10-year monthly averages for May in Winchester.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 16.4° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 26.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 16.4° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 26.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
18.1
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
4.2mm

About Winchester

Run for the Paws 5k takes place in Winchester, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/Kentucky/Louisville.

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