5th Annual Pints And Paws 5K and 1 Mile Run Walk and Pup Strut 2026

The race.

The 5th Annual Pints And Paws 5K and 1 Mile Run Walk and Pup Strut takes place September 5, 2026, in Williamsburg, VA at 2070 Jamestown Road (The Meadow area). The 1 Mile event begins at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. on a USATF-certified course. Dogs may participate in all events when leashed (no retractable leashes) and accompanied by a registered participant. Packet pickup occurs race day only starting at 7:00 a.m. Finishers receive one beer or non-alcoholic beverage and pizza; the first 175 finishers receive medals, and all who register by August 28 receive race t-shirts. Age group awards are offered for the 5K run/walk and competitive walk categories. The 1 Mile is untimed and includes a pup photo contest with categories for best dressed, look-alike, smile, and breed divisions. Donations of pet supplies benefit rescued animals and enter participants in a drawing for a $25 gift card.