Soles 4 Paws 5K
About this race
!!!ALL DOG & CAT LOVERS, JOIN PAWS!!!
Soles 4 Paws 5k
Saturday September 26, 2026 at 8am
Carthage Municipal Park
Net proceeds go to
Carthage Humane Society
- Run or walk the 5K or the 1K with or without your dog or cat. Non-retractable leashes only.
- 1K starts at 8am; 5K starts after the 1K finishes, about 8:30am.
- 5K Solo Run/Walk: Finisher awards for all participants. Awards to top male and female, age group winners.
- 5K-with-Pet: Finisher awards for all participants. Top-3 Handler/Dog teams awards
- 1K Run/Walk: Dog tags for all furry finishers.
- Electronic bib and timing for 5K only (no chip timing for 1K).
- Participants can sign up either for the 5K Solo run or for the 5K Canine run. Both races will be held concurrently with a few minutes delay between both to provide safe running conditions for all.
- Baby joggers/strollers welcome.
- 5K is USATF-Certified course.
- Race-tech shirts optional while registering online; guaranteed delivery on race day if ordered by Sep 20.
- Sponsored by Blue Buffalo
- Pet treats available, provided by Howliday Tail Wagon
- Human treats catered by A-Ray Neosho
- Free professional race pictures for download, provided by JV Photography
- Gift certificates by The RunAround
- Finish line Music & Entertainment by Resonation
Join fellow runners on September 26, 2026 for the Soles 4 Paws 5K. It's a fantastic 5K, 1K featuring a flat and fast course in Carthage.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Solo Run/Walk
5K Canine Run/Walk
1K Run/Walk
With or without pet
5K Canine Run/Walk - Virtual
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About Carthage
Soles 4 Paws 5K takes place in Carthage, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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