Paws in the Park 5K
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Paws in the Park 5k Run/Walk
Paws in the Park is the Cascades Humane Society's 9th annual fundraiser held at Cascades Falls Park, 1401 S Brown St., Jackson, Michigan, on May 30, 2026. The event features a 5k course around the park and welcomes leashed dogs to participate.
Event distances:
- 5k Run: 3.1 miles, registration $35, opens March 22, closes May 14
- 5k Walk: 3.1 miles, registration $35, opens March 22, closes May 14
- 1 Mile Woof Walk: 1.3 miles, registration $25, opens March 22, closes May 14
- Virtual 5k: 3.1 miles, registration $40, opens March 23, closes May 15
Each 5k participant will receive a t-shirt and a finisher medal. Each Woof Walk participant will receive a t-shirt. T-shirts are guaranteed for registrations received by April 30, 2026 and are available while supplies last after that date.
Early packet pick up takes place at Cascades Humane Society on Friday, May 29, 2026. The virtual 5k can be completed on a participant's own schedule and at a chosen location; participants are encouraged to use apps such as Strava, RunKeeper, or MapMyRun to track route and mileage.
Registering three or more people qualifies each registrant for a $3 discount. The in-person 5k events will be chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
