Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k
Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Marietta, OH, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (94 days to go)
- Location
- Muskingum Park, Marietta, OH
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Benefiting Hearts and Hands 4 Paws with their mission to provide support and resources to allow animals to remain in their homes, reduce animal overpopulation, and aid animal welfare organizations. We help people pay for needed veterinary care and spay/neuter of their animals.
Last years race helped Hearts and Hands 4 Paws to provide 402 spay/neuters and 359 with veterinary assistance funding in 2024
We are the Mid Ohio Valley's only 5k offering 4 events of participation: 5k run, 5k walk, 5k run with your dog, 5k walk with your dog
Flat 3.1 mile loop starting and ending in Muskingum Park, traveling along Front St to Indian Acres Park and returning on the bike path in Marietta, OH
*********REGISTER BY OCTOBER 10, 2025 TO GUARANTEE RACE T-SHIRT*********
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
63°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marietta Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Marietta, OH
Population
13,282
as of 2023
City Elevation
638 ft
Nearest Airport
PKB
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 85 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Waiting For?
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94
Days to train
- Race
- Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Location
- Muskingum Park, Marietta, OH
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Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k
Oct 25, 2026