Lights 4 Paws
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Lights 4 Paws 5K Run/Walk
Lights 4 Paws is the second annual nighttime 5K at Lynches River County Park in Coward, South Carolina on 21 November 2026. The event features an illuminated course with a variety of light displays and festive features along the route. The distance is 5K.
Participants who complete the 5K receive a toboggan hat. Awards include top Overall, Masters, and Grandmasters in male and female categories, with homemade 8 inch cheesecakes for winners in the Overall, Masters, and Grandmasters categories. Age groups are divided as follows: 9 and under; 10–14; 15–19; 20–29; 30–39; 40–49; 50–59; 60–69; and 70 plus. Top three male and female finishers in each age group will be recognized.
A costume contest will award prizes for Best Christmas Costume and the Ugliest or Tackiest Sweater that finish the race. Dogs are allowed on course if kept on a leash and owners are expected to follow park rules for cleanup. Strollers are permitted and there are no age restrictions for participation. Listening to music during the run or walk is allowed.
Packet pickup is at Lynches River County Park, 5094 County Park Rd, Coward SC 29530 on race day from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM. Proceeds benefit the Florence Area Humane Society. Registration pricing varies by date with tiered fees listed for early and late periods. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
