
From the Organizer
WALK, RUN, HAVE FUN!!
Join us for a day of family fun with your dog featuring the Scaredy Cat K95K.
The day features a 5K walk/run for people and dogs of all ages! Costumes encouraged but not required. Best dressed pup will get a prize!
There will be plenty of family fun at the health & fitness fair. Enjoy music, vendors, food, beer, doggy demonstrations, and more. Best of all, this day is for charity! Proceeds from the event will benefit the animal welfare programs of the MVMA Charities and Travis Fund, the chosen charity of Tufts SAVMA, to help care for animals in need.
This year, we're offering a VIRTUAL option for those who can't make it on October 25! Walk or run the 5K alone or with your pet. Take this opportunity to run/walk with ANY of your pets - cat, pig, goat, bird, or any other pet you call your bestie! Virtual participants will also receive the commemorative race t-shirt if registered by the October 1 deadline. Submit a picture of you with your pet and we'll feature you in a social media shout-out.
Raise at least $100 for charity or refer at least 5 friends (who sign up) and your registration fee will be refunded!
Register by October 1, 2026 to guarantee a complimentary race t-shirt!
Schedule of in-person events (subject to change)
8:30am - Registration and bib pickup
9:00am - 1:00pm - Fair with food trucks, beer tent, vendors, and entertainment
9:00am – 11:00am – Free facepainting!
10:00am - 5K walk/run begins
11:00am - 5K awards ceremony
1:00pm - Event concludes
Doggy demonstrations will take place throughout the entire event so stick around and check them out! Food, beer, and vendors will be available all day.
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
56°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Worcester Rgnl Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
304 ft
Nearest Airport
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Scaredy Cat K95K
Oct 25, 2026