Run For The Paws
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 203 W. Hillside, Wellington, KS
- Distance
- Run For The Paws 5k · Run For The Paws 1 mile · Run For The Paws 5k AND 1 Mile
From the Organizer
Run For The Paws 5k and 1 mile run benefits the animals at the Wellington Humane Society. The Wellington Humane Society is 501(c) non-profit that serves Sumner County, Kansas. We are a no kill shelter that opened to the public in December 2019. Our mission is to take in unwanted animals and find them loving, permanent homes. We receive no city or county funding, and rely solely on donations to care for the animals at our shelter. All proceeds from this run goes towards providing food and medical care for those currently living at the shelter while they await their forever home.
The 5k will begin at 7:30am and the 1 mile will begin at 8:30am on June 21, 2025 Both races will be held at the Wellington Humane Society, 203 W Hillside. Course will be a mix of road, gravel, and sidewalk. T-shirts will be guaranteed to those who pre-register by 12:00pm (noon) on May 15th. Packets can be picked up at the Wellington Humane Society on Thursday and Friday June 19-20th from 3-7pm, or on race day beginning at 6:30am. Finisher medals will be awarded to all participants and trophies given to top male and top female in the 5k. Post race refreshments will be provided for both races and there will be 1 aid station at the halfway point for the 5k.
Dogs are welcome to join but must be up to date on vaccinations, non-aggressive, and leashed at all times.
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
88°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wellington, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wellington, KS
Population
7,643
as of 2023
Elevation
1,230 ft
Nearest Airport
ICT
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 112 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run For The Paws?
- Run For The Paws is a running race held in Wellington, Kansas on June 20, 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 Run For The Paws?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Wellington, Kansas at 203 W. Hillside, Wellington, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run For The Paws?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run For The Paws
Jun 20, 2026