PAWS in the Park
- Date
- August 6, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run, Walk, or Roll · 1 Mile Run, Walk, or Roll
From the Organizer
We’re excited to welcome athletes, families, and community members to this year’s dog-friendly PAWS in the Park 5K and 1-mile run, walk, or roll celebration! Enjoy the race, food, music, vendors, and our beer garden—all while supporting PAWS' mission of transforming lives and strengthening communities through partnership with custom-trained working dogs. Register by June 22nd to guarantee your preferred shirt size.
Not planning to run the race? No problem! Join us at PAWS in the Park for vendor booths, interactive activities, and our beer garden. Stick around for our iconic “Lab vs. Golden” race as we continue the beloved tradition and crown the top retriever of 2026!
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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grand Rapids, MI
Population
197,768
as of 2023
Elevation
741 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 8 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 PAWS in the Park, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
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)
- What is the PAWS in the Park?
- PAWS in the Park is a running race held in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 6, 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 PAWS in the Park?
- Thursday, August 6, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at 1415 Maynard Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the PAWS in the Park?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
PAWS in the Park
Aug 6, 2026