Soles 4 Paws 5K

!!!ALL DOG & CAT LOVERS, JOIN PAWS!!!

Soles 4 Paws 5k

Saturday September 26, 2026 at 8am
Carthage Municipal Park 

Net proceeds go to

Carthage Humane Society 

• Run or walk the 5K or the 1K with or without your pet.
• Non-retractable leashes only.
• 1K starts at 8am; 5K starts as soon as 1K finishes, about 8:30am.
• Both 5K Solo and 5K Canine races will be held concurrently with a few minutes delay between both to provide safe running conditions for all.
• 5K Solo Run/Walk: Finisher awards for all participants. Awards to top male and female as well as all age group winners.
• 5K Canine Run/Walk:  Finisher awards for all participants. Top-3 Handler/Dog teams awards
• 1K Run/Walk: Finisher awards for all 4-legged furry finishers.
• Electronic bib and timing for 5K only. 
• Baby joggers/strollers welcome.
• 5K is USATF-Certified course.
• Race-tech shirts optional while registering online; guaranteed delivery on race day if ordered by Sep 20.
• Sponsored by Blue Buffalo
• Pet treats available, provided by Howliday Tail Wagon
• Human treats catered by A-Ray Neosho
• Free professional race pictures for download, provided by JV Photography
• Gift certificates by The RunAround
• Finish line Music & Entertainment by Resonation
• Race direction by Joplin RoadRunners