5K & Paws Walk
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5K & Paws Walk 2027
The event is a community 5K run and dog-friendly walk held at Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon, NY. The course consists of two loops around the park. Registration is not yet open for the 2027 edition.
The event benefits Baxter's Pet Pantry at Long Island Cares, an effort to help families provide food for their pets. Amenities include live, text, and email results; free finish line photos; and personalized bibs for registrations completed at least three weeks in advance.
Awards are presented with trophies for the top overall male and female finishers and top-three awards by male and female age groups. Age-group categories include 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+.
Bibs are distributed by event staff starting one hour before the event. A bib number is required for pickup; last-minute registrants who register within 24 hours of the event receive their bib number by text promptly.
Virtual participants may complete the distance remotely and upload finish times and photos from Race Day through the following Sunday. Guidance for tracking distance notes that 4 laps equal 1 mile and that participants may use treadmills or GPS apps to record their distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
