Run for the Paws 5K
FEB
28
2026
This event marks the final race of the Kanawha Valley 5K Winter Series. Participants can choose a 5K run, a 1-mile walk, or a 1-mile walk with a shelter dog. It takes place at Nitro High School in West Virginia.
Sat 28 Feb 2026
5 kilometers
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Event Overview
The KCHA Run for the Paws 5K is the third and final event in the Kanawha Valley 5K Winter Series. It takes place at Nitro High School in Nitro, West Virginia.
Distances
The event offers three options:
- 5K Run
- 1 Mile Walk
- 1 Mile Walk with a Shelter Dog (Participants are responsible for the dog's pick-up and drop-off from KCHA.)
Registration and Awards
Registration for the event opens on October 1, 2025. The standard registration fee is listed as $35, with prices increasing as the event date approaches. Awards are based on net times and are given to the top male and female overall finishers, as well as the top male and female in several age divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
5 km
5k Run
1 Mile Walk With a Shelter Dog
1 Mile Walk