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Soles 4 Paws 5K

Soles 4 Paws 5K

Carthage, Missouri, United States
Sep 26, 2026
Running

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

Pick your distance

Running

5K Solo Run/Walk

Sep 26, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$30.00
Open

5K Canine Run/Walk

Sep 26, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$30.00
Open

1K Run/Walk

With or without pet

Sep 26, 2026 1K 8:00 PM
$25.00
Open

5K Canine Run/Walk - Virtual

Sep 26, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$50.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Carthage.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 8.8° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 18.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 6.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 18.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
16.0
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.5mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
84.0%

About Carthage

Soles 4 Paws 5K takes place in Carthage, Missouri, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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