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Join us for the 3rd annual Wagging Tails on the Trails 5K Race at Pepper Park Riverside in Fort Pierce on Hutchinson Island! 
 

February 7, 2026 race starts at 7:30 a.m. This 5K loop is a flat hard packed trail that winds through mangroves and beautiful hammocks along the Indian River Lagoon. NEW this year is a 9K option in support of the K9 unit. 

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt
• Finisher Medal
• 5k Run/walk entry
• Chip timed race bib 
• Finish line treats for fur babies

This race is very dog friendly! Feel free to bring your leashed, four-legged running buddy to enjoy the trail with you.  All dogs to cross the finish line receive a treat! Water bowls available at the water station and around the expo area. Please clean up after your pets and come prepared with poop bags. Pets must be friendly and non-aggressive to other dogs or people. Dogs must be leashed at ALL times.

We have no shirt/ no medal options available. For these options you will just be participating in the race and will not receive the medal or shirt. 

Puppy Dash for kids 10 and under. A short fast race that will take place around 8:45. Kids will receive a yummy cupcake when they cross the finish line. New this year! Option to purchase a child's shirt for $10 during the registration of the puppy dash.