Wag Woof Walk 5K
About this race
Are you ready to lace up your sneakers and make a paw-sitive impact in our community? The Morehead-Rowan County Young Professionals Association invites you to join us on August 22, 2026, for the fourth annual Wag Woof Walk 5K in support of STAR (Saving the Animals of Rowan).
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: Registration begins at 7:00AM and the race begins at 8:00AM
Location: Rowan County Arts Center Lawn
205 E Main Street
Morehead, KY 40351
The Wag Woof Walk 5K is not just a fun-filled event—it's an opportunity to support a worthy cause. By participating in the walk, you'll be helping STAR rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need right here in Rowan County.
Here are just a few reasons to join us for this tail-wagging event:
Make a Difference: Your participation directly supports STAR's efforts to save animals' lives and promote responsible pet ownership in our community.
Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the whole family—human and furry members alike—for a day of outdoor fun and exercise. Racers will have to the option to receive a FREE tee-shirt with the Wag Woof Walk logo in support of our mission to Save the Animals of Rowan.
Meet Fellow Young Professionals: Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community.
Prizes and Giveaways: Win exciting prizes and giveaways throughout the event, including awards for best time in each category/ small, medium and large breed, best overall time male & female racers.
Can't make it to the event? You can still show your support by making a donation or becoming a sponsor. Every contribution, big or small, helps make a difference in the lives of animals in need.
We can't wait to see you at the Wag Woof Walk 5K as we wag our tails and walk for a cause!
Race begins at 8:00AM on August 22, 2026
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Here's why you won't want to miss out: Make a Difference: By participating in the Wag Woof Walk 5K, you'll be supporting STAR's mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need in our community. Free Tee-shirt: Show off your support for STAR and the Wag Woof Walk 5K with our stylish, comfortable tee-shirt, yours to keep as a souvenir of this memorable event. Family-Friendly Fun: Bring your family, friends, and furry companions for a morning of outdoor exercise, entertainment, and camaraderie. Please make sure that your pet is on a leash. Prizes and Giveaways: Win exciting prizes and giveaways throughout the event. Awards include best time for small, medium and large breeds. best overall time, best time male and female.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Morehead.
About Morehead
Wag Woof Walk 5K takes place in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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