PawPals 4 Life 5k
Presented by Pawfields Enrichment Group and GetDisrupted.Org
In-Person 5k: October 24, 2026 - Time to be determined
Race t-shirt guaranteed for those who register by September 30, 2026, or until sold out online.
Run or Walk: It's entirely an off-road experience! In recognition of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. It is our demonstration and commitment to enrichment for paws of all kinds. Limited number of in-person participants allowed; act now to secure your spot in the race!
We are on a mission to provide a fuller and more enriching life for our PawPals - a source of joy and comfort for us PawRents. With your participation and help we can accomplish this task, keeping our eyes peeled, ears tuned, noses up, and paws forward to a better tomorrow with hoomankinds’s best friends. If we have learned anything, it is this: Aston and Nova are not “pets”; they are family, members of our household, our ride-or-dies, our PawPals for life. Our transition into PawRents taught us that enrichment was an essential part for their development and well-being; from engaging in their training as a bonding strategy to encouraging socialization as a way to reveal their personalities and create independence. Our PawPals require dedication from us as much as they dedicate themselves to us.
We aim to provide a space where PawRents and PawPals can come together for a PawFect cause: to instill hope in us all and help save lives while also encouraging social interaction among our friends. The Passion of life shown through Affection, Loyalty, and Service for one another — PawRents and PawPals alike.
All PawRents (aka human race participants) will receive the official race t-shirt, finisher medal, and entrance into the state park. All PawPals (aka dogs) registered for the race will receive a matching dog medal, race bandana, and entrance into the state park with their in-person participant.
PROCEEDS: To Be Announced
LOCATION: Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail
30601 Wekiva River Road
Sorrento FL 32776 - Lake County
ENTRANCE CHANGE NOTIFICATION
Access to Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail will be via Rock Springs Reserve Road and Wekiva River Road in Sorrento, Florida. The new entrance leads directly to the primitive camping, glamping sites, and the Rock Springs Guest Ranch. The old entrance off State Road 429 South will be open during hunting season for participants.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Front Running Sports
September 30th thru October 2nd - 10am-7pm
*packet pickup on race day as well
EVENT SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 24:
TBD - Packet Pickup/Check-In
TBD - Race Starts
AWARDS:
Overall Top 3 Adults (18+)
Overall Top 3 Youth (17 and younger)
Overall Top 3 PawPals
Top 3 of each Age Group: 10 and younger; 11-17; 18-25; 26-35; 36-45; 46-55; 56-65; 66-75; 76-85; 85+
SHIRTS:
Shirt sizes are guaranteed to all participants that register early and once you see "Sold Out" online that shirt size is no longer available.
PARK ENTRANCE: Entry into Rock Springs Run State Reserve for the participant and one guest is included with in-person 5k registration.
PARKING: Located in the park, Free Parking
TIMING & SCORING:
Race will be timed and scored.
In-person participants will have their time tracked and recorded with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the back of the race bib.
Virtual participants can have their time tracked and automatically uploaded with the mobile application (included with virtual race registration). Virtual participants will receive an email for the mobile application closer to race day.
RACE SWAG:
Purchase limited edition swag from the online store by clicking here.
NOTE: Limited number of in-person participants allowed — Register TODAY to secure your spot in the race and receive the official race t-shirt and finisher medal! Register your PawPal and receive a matching dog medal and race bandana.
All pets must be confined, leashed, or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceed six feet in length. Florida law requires that pets be vaccinated against rabies. Upon check-in on race day, participants may be asked for their dog’s proof of current vaccination.
Florida State Parks Pet Policy: https://www.floridastateparks.org/PetPolicy?
For more information and park rules visit: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/rock-springs-run-state-reserve
It is important for each participant to recognize that trail running involves running and/or walking on wilderness trails or unpaved roads and that participants may encounter soft sand, standing water, mud, rocks, roots, and wildlife. Participation in a trail run also carries an inherent risk of injury.
For sponsorship opportunities visit us online at pawfields.com or email us at speak@getdisrupted.org.
