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Muddy Paws 5k

Muddy Paws 5k is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Lowell, MA, featuring the 1 Mile and 5K distances, with entry fees from $25 to $35.

Date
September 26, 2026 (88 days to go)
Distance
1 Mile · 5K
Price
$25–$35
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

The Muddy Paws 5k and Block Party is back again this year! Join us this spring for our dog friendly race, music, food trucks, a beer garden, and vendors from the Greater Lowell Community. There will be fun for the whole family!


There are 2 races at our event - a timed 5k run, and a family friendly 1 mile walk. This event is our biggest community event of the year, and we hope to see you there! 

Events

5k Run$35
Family 1 Mile Walk$25

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

71°

Typical Low

47°

Chance of Rain

33%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Lowell, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:37 AMSunset 6:35 PMDaylight 11h 58m

Host City

About Lowell, MA

Population

114,799

as of 2023

City Elevation

97 ft

Nearest Airport

BOS

Boston Logan International Airport · 25 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Muddy Paws 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

88

Days to train

Race
Muddy Paws 5k
Date
September 26, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Muddy Paws 5k?+
Muddy Paws 5k is a running race held in Lowell, Massachusetts on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Muddy Paws 5k?+
Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Lowell, Massachusetts at 951 Broadway St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Muddy Paws 5k?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Muddy Paws 5k

Sep 26, 2026

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