
20TH Annual
20th Annual Run/Walk for the Paws 5k is a running race on January 30, 2027 in Naples, FL, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Join the race to help shelter animals by participating in Patty Baker Humane Society Naples’ 20th Annual Run/Walk for the Paws 5k. Thousands of human participants and their canine companions have taken part in this race, providing our community with a healthy and fun event that gets bigger and better every year. Located at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex for the third year, the scenic flat course ensures that first-time walkers and runners can comfortably participate alongside more experienced runners.
PBHSN will be collecting donations for our pet food pantry at this year's Run for the Paws 5K! Please consider bringing a bag or cans of pet food on race day to help support our community's pets in need. Your generosity makes a difference! Donations will be collected by the check-in tent.
Packet Pick Up:
Packet pick up the day of race will begin at 7:00 am (60 minutes before race start) at the race check-in point at Paradise Coast Sports Complex . Please try to pick up in advance.
T-shirts are guaranteed only for participants who register by January 7, 2026. Registrations received after this date are not guaranteed a shirt. Shirts can be picked up during packet pick-up at the Patty Baker Humane Society Naples main shelter (370 Airport Pulling Rd. N).
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Naples.
Host City
City Elevation
11 ft
Nearest Airport
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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20th Annual Run/Walk for the Paws 5k
Jan 30, 2027