From the Organizer
Join us for the Paws for Wellness Bearcat 5K and United Back to School Resource Fair — a community event focused on wellness, movement, and supporting students and families as we kick off a new school year!
Whether you are a competitive runner, casual walker, student, staff member, family member, or community supporter, this event is for YOU. The Paws for Wellness Bearcat 5K promotes healthy lifestyles, physical activity, and community connection in a fun and welcoming environment.
Following the race, participants and families are invited to enjoy the United Back to School Resource Fair featuring school and community resources, wellness information, vendors, giveaways, and activities for families and students.
This event is about more than crossing a finish line — it’s about bringing our community together, supporting the whole child, and starting the school year feeling connected, encouraged, and empowered.
Come out, move with purpose, and help us ROCK the Orange and Blue!
Events
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
87°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from York 3 Ssw Pump Stn, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
44,830
as of 2023
City Elevation
439 ft
Nearest Airport
MDT
Harrisburg International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 55 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Paws for Wellness Bearcat 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
52
Days to train
Coming Up
Farm Fresh 5K, 10K, & Kids Fun Run
2 miles away
28th Annual Rail Trail 10-Miler
Less than a mile away
Medal Madness 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Cousler Park, York, PA (37)
3 miles away
York YMCA Turkey Trot 5K
2 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Paws for Wellness Bearcat 5K Run/Walk
Aug 8, 2026