OHS Paws in the Park 5k run & 1 mile walk

2ND ANNUAL

OHS Paws in the Park 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

5K

Run for every pup and kitty in Oconee

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Sat, Feb 27

2027

8:30 AM

start

South Cove County Park

Seneca, SC

Help raise funds to support the programs offered and supported by Oconee Humane Society.

ABOUT THE RACE

You're invited to Oconee Humane Society's 2nd annual Paws in the Park 5K run & 1 mile walk. Join us and help raise funds to support the awesome programs offered and supported by Oconee Humane Society.

Bring your whole family (well behaved, leashed pups included) to one of Oconee's most scenic parks and enjoy a 3.1 mile run lakeside while supporting a great cause. Prefer a more leisurely walk? Sign up for the 1 mile walk and join the festivities!

RACE DAY DETAILS

DATE

Saturday, February 27, 2027

LOCATION

South Cove County Park

1099 S Cove Rd, Seneca, SC 29672

PACKET PICKUP

Friday, February 26th at South Cove County Park from 3-6 PM

Saturday, February 27th from 7-8 AM before the race

PARKING

Parking is available at South Cove County Park. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

THE EVENTS

8:30 AM

5K Run/Walk

Lakeside 3.1 miles.

SHORTLY AFTER THE 5K START

1 Mile Walk/Run

RACE MORNING TIMELINE

7:00 AM

Race-morning packet pickup opens (until 8:00 AM)

8:15 AM

Pre-race announcements and course briefing

8:30 AM

5K Run/Walk starts; the 1 Mile Walk/Run starts shortly after

9:25 AM

Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish)

9:45 AM

Course closes

AFTER THE RACE

Post race party will follow with awards, refreshments, and music to enjoy lakeside.

COURSE

The course map will be posted before race day.

Start/Finish on Google Maps

RACE AWARDS

1st, 2nd and 3rd overall male for the 5K

1st, 2nd and 3rd overall female for the 5K

GOOD TO KNOW

Can I bring my dog? Pets are welcome but must be on a short leash (no retractable leashes please, for safety).

Are strollers and walkers allowed? Strollers and walkers are welcome, but we ask that they start at the back of the group for safety.

Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.

No refunds: all registrations are final.

Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.

RACE FLYER

LET'S STAY CONNECTED

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