Soles 4 Paws 5K 2026

The race.

Soles 4 Paws 5K takes place on September 26, 2026, at Carthage Municipal Park in Carthage, Missouri. Participants can register for a 5K, 1K, or 1-mile distance, with the 1K beginning at 8 a.m. and the 5K starting around 8:30 a.m. The event welcomes both solo runners/walkers and those with pets on non-retractable leashes. Finisher awards are provided for all participants across all distances, with additional age group and top finisher honors for the 5K solo race and top three handler/dog team awards for the 5K canine race. The 5K course is USATF-certified and includes electronic timing. Net proceeds benefit the Carthage Humane Society.