# Soles 4 Paws 5K

- **When:** Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 521 Robert Ellis Young Drive, Carthage, MO, 64836
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-165159-soles-4-paws-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Carthage/Soles4Paws5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

!!!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
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

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-165159-soles-4-paws-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165159-soles-4-paws-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).