Paw Prints PetFest & 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Smithville Park, Eastampton, NJ
- Distance
- 5K Run (Adult) · 5K Run (Youth) · 5K Walk & more
From the Organizer
The timed off road 5K course winds through a wooded trail and registrants have the option of either running or walking (map of 5K course). All race participants have the option to run/walk with their dog or cat in stroller. Dogs must be leashed. At the start of the race, all individual runners will go first followed by runners with dogs, then walkers with/without dog or cat in stroller.
Proceeds from this event will help fund advanced medical care for shelter animals, trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR), behavioral training, foster care, and our surrender diversion program. Everyone is encouraged to invite all animal lovers & race enthusiasts to participate!
9:00 am - Check-in and same day registration
10:00 am - 5K run/walk begins
11:00 am - Medals ceremony
Plan to stay for the day and enjoy all of the festival activities including food trucks, a band, Tito's Beverage Garden, a raffle basket tent, and much more!
All registrants will receive a standard cotton event shirt. Registrants who raise $100 (registration fee not included in this amount) will receive a performance-style, dri-fit event t-shirt. Get involved today by forming a team with your friends and family or registering as an individual. For more information about our mission, visit the Friends of BCAS website!
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- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Paw Prints PetFest & 5K?
- Paw Prints PetFest & 5K is a running race held in Eastampton, New Jersey on October 10, 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 Paw Prints PetFest & 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Eastampton, New Jersey at Smithville Park, Eastampton, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Paw Prints PetFest & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Paw Prints PetFest & 5K
Oct 10, 2026