PANTING FOR PAWS 5K & 10K, Virtual 5K

PANTING FOR PAWS 5K & 10K, Virtual 5K Race Information

<p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 )"><strong>Panting for Paws 5K, 10K &amp; Virtual Run</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Join us for the 8th Annual Panting for Paws 5K and 10K at West Florence High School. There will be finisher medals, music, food, and activities for the kids. Come help us support the homeless dogs &amp; cats in our community. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">All proceeds go toward helping the homeless dogs and cats of The Darlington County Humane Society Shelter and The Florence Area Humane Society.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Can’t make it on that day? You can participate in our Virtual Run! You will still get your tee shirt, and medal. Use the link to sign up and click on Virtual Runner.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race will be rain or shine! </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Don&#39;t want to run or walk? Come volunteer or Make a Donation!</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">We are proud to be a part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix Series sponsored by Simply Timing. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 )">Panting for Paws 5K:</span></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">-Type: 5K, 10K, and Virtual 5K</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">-Date: September 26, 2026</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">-Start Time: 10K - 8:30 am; </span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5K - 8:45 am</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">-Location: West Florence High School</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">-Address: 221 N Beltline Drive, Florence</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">-Proceeds: Local Animal Shelters</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">-Visit with dogs/puppies that are available for adoption</span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">-Music and Food </span><br /><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">-Part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix </span></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 );font-size:14pt">5K Course Map:</span></strong><span style="color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 );font-size:14pt"></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 )">Shirts:</span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Tee Shirt Cut Off August 26th After that, shirts and sizes are not guaranteed! </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 )">Shirt Sizes:</span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Adult – S, M, L, XL, XXL</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Youth- S, M, L</span></p> <p><br /><strong><span style="color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 );font-size:14pt">5K &amp; 10K Awards: (<span style="font-size:10pt">Overall Awards are based on Gun Time</span>)</span></strong></p> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Dog (5K Only)</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">5k &amp; 10K Overall Male / Female  1st, 2nd, 3rd</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">5k &amp; 10K Age Group Awards for Male / Female  1st, 2nd, 3rd</span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 )">5K &amp; 10K Age Groups:</span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-65, 65-69, 70&#43;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 )">Race Fees:</span></strong></span></p> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Virtual Race: $35 by 9/12</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Registration Price through 9/25: 5K $35, 10K $40</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Day of Registration: $40</span></li></ul> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 );font-size:14pt">Packet Pickup Location and Time: </span></strong></p> <ul><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Friday, 9/25 &#64; 4:30 - 6:00</span></li><li><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Location: West Florence High School - Main Entrance</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Day of Race Same Location from 7:30 am - 8:30 am</span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 )">Like, Follow, Share:</span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Facebook: Panting for Paws 5K</span></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 );font-size:12pt">Event Special Notes:</span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">There will be a virtual 5k available for those unable to attend in person</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Strollers are welcome</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">You can listen to music while running</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Pets are welcome at this event - Friendly, leashed dogs </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Finishers medals for all who complete the 5k, 10K, Virtual Race</span></p> <p><strong><span style="color:rgb( 18 , 45 , 216 );font-size:14pt">Race Director: </span></strong><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:12pt">Lisa Raison, lraison88&#64;gmail.com</span></p> <p> </p>