PANTING FOR PAWS 5K & 10K, Virtual 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- PANTING FOR PAWS 5K · PANTING FOR PAWS 10K · Panting for Paws Virtual
From the Organizer
Panting for Paws 5K, 10K & Virtual Run
Join us for the 8th Annual Panting for Paws 5K and 10K at West Florence High School. There will be finisher medals, music, food, and activities for the kids. Come help us support the homeless dogs & cats in our community.
All proceeds go toward helping the homeless dogs and cats of The Darlington County Humane Society Shelter and The Florence Area Humane Society.
Can’t make it on that day? You can participate in our Virtual Run! You will still get your tee shirt, and medal. Use the link to sign up and click on Virtual Runner.
Race will be rain or shine!
Don't want to run or walk? Come volunteer or Make a Donation!
We are proud to be a part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix Series sponsored by Simply Timing.
Panting for Paws 5K:
-Type: 5K, 10K, and Virtual 5K
-Date: September 26, 2026
-Start Time: 10K - 8:30 am; 5K - 8:45 am
-Location: West Florence High School
-Address: 221 N Beltline Drive, Florence
-Proceeds: Local Animal Shelters
-Visit with dogs/puppies that are available for adoption
-Music and Food
-Part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix
5K Course Map:
Shirts:
Tee Shirt Cut Off August 26th After that, shirts and sizes are not guaranteed!
Shirt Sizes:
Adult – S, M, L, XL, XXL
Youth- S, M, L
5K & 10K Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Dog (5K Only)
- 5k & 10K Overall Male / Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
- 5k & 10K Age Group Awards for Male / Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd
5K & 10K Age Groups:
Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-69, 70+
Race Fees:
- Virtual Race: $35 by 9/12
- Registration Price through 9/25: 5K $35, 10K $40
- Day of Registration: $40
Packet Pickup Location and Time:
- Friday, 9/25 @ 4:30 - 6:00
- Location: West Florence High School - Main Entrance
- Day of Race Same Location from 7:30 am - 8:30 am
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Event Special Notes:
There will be a virtual 5k available for those unable to attend in person
Strollers are welcome
You can listen to music while running
Pets are welcome at this event - Friendly, leashed dogs
Finishers medals for all who complete the 5k, 10K, Virtual Race
Race Director:
Lisa Raison, lraison88@gmail.com
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the PANTING FOR PAWS 5K & 10K, Virtual 5K?
- PANTING FOR PAWS 5K & 10K, Virtual 5K is a running event held in Florence, SC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the PANTING FOR PAWS 5K & 10K, Virtual 5K?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Florence, SC at 221 N Beltline Drive, Florence, SC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the PANTING FOR PAWS 5K & 10K, Virtual 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
PANTING FOR PAWS 5K & 10K, Virtual 5K
Sep 26, 2026