# Event Details - **Event Name**: PawPals 4 Life 5k - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Second Annual PawPals 4 Life 5k PawPals Endeavor 2026: Spoooky Edition Presented by Pawfields Enrichment Group and GetDisrupted.Org In-Person 5k: October 24, 2026 - Time to be determined Race t-shirt guaranteed for those who register by September 15, 2026, or until sold out online. Run or Walk: It's entirely an off-road experience! In recognition of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. It is our demonstration and commitment to enrichment for paws of all kinds. Limited number of in-person participants allowed; act now to secure your spot in the race! For our second annual PawPals Endeavor we are offering more activities that are bound to be a spoooky good time for PawRents and PawPals! This year proceeds will go to Disruptive Endeavors Inc. (dba GetDisrupted.Org) and a selected local animal rescue (to be announced). We are on a mission to provide a fuller and more enriching life for our PawPals - a source of joy and comfort for us PawRents. With your participation and help we can accomplish this task, keeping our eyes peeled, ears tuned, noses up, and paws forward to a better tomorrow with hoomankinds’s best pals. If we have learned anything, it is this: Aston and Nova are not “pets”; they are family, members of our household, our ride-or-dies, our PawPals for life. Our transition into PawRents taught us that enrichment was an essential part for their development and well-being; from engaging in their training as a bonding strategy to encouraging socialization as a way to reveal their personalities and create independence. Our PawPals require dedication from us as much as they dedicate themselves to us. We aim to provide a space where PawRents and PawPals can come together for a PawFect cause: to instill hope in us all and help save lives while also encouraging social interaction among our friends. The Passion of life shown through Affection, Loyalty, and Service for one another — PawRents and PawPals alike. Registration includes (1) participant entry (PawRent) and their dog (PawPal) into the dog-friendly 5k, entrance for 2 (PawRent and their guest) and (1) PawPal into the state park, the official race t-shirt, finisher medal, and entry for 2 (the PawRent and their guest) and (1) PawPal into the PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition! Register your PawPal for the 5k and receive a matching dog medal and race dog bandana. Additional PawPals may register for an additional charge (up to a maximum of 4 PawPals per PawRent registered for the 5k). PROCEEDS: To Be Announced LOCATION: Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail 31515 Wekiva River Road Sorrento FL 32776 - Lake County ENTRANCE CHANGE NOTIFICATION Access to Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail will be via Rock Springs Reserve Road and Wekiva River Road in Sorrento, Florida. The new entrance leads directly to the primitive camping, glamping sites, and the Rock Springs Guest Ranch. The old entrance off State Road 429 South will be open during hunting season for participants. PACKET PICK-UP: Front Running Sports Dates TBD *packet pickup on race day as well EVENT SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 24: 10:30 am - Packet Pickup/Check-In 12:00 p.m - Race Starts (subject to change) AWARDS: Overall Top 3 Adults (18+) Overall Top 3 Youth (17 and younger) Overall Top 3 PawPals Top 3 of each Age Group: 10 and younger; 11-17; 18-25; 26-35; 36-45; 46-55; 56-65; 66-75; 76-85; 85+ SHIRTS: Shirt sizes are guaranteed to all participants that register early and once you see "Sold Out" online that shirt size is no longer available. PARK ENTRANCE: Entry into Rock Springs Run State Reserve for the participant and one guest is included with in-person 5k registration. PARKING: Located in the park, Free Parking TIMING & SCORING: Race will be timed and scored. In-person participants will have their time tracked and recorded with a disposable chip provided, which will be attached to the back of the race bib. RACE SWAG: Purchase limited edition swag during registration. Products to be revealed! NOTE: Limited number of in-person participants allowed — Register TODAY to secure your spot in the race. All pets must be confined, leashed, or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceed six feet in length. Florida law requires that pets be vaccinated against rabies. Upon check-in on race day, participants may be asked for their dog’s proof of current vaccination. Florida State Parks Pet Policy: https://www.floridastateparks.org/PetPolicy? For more information and park rules visit: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/rock-springs-run-state-reserve It is important for each participant to recognize that trail running involves running and/or walking on wilderness trails or unpaved roads and that participants may encounter soft sand, standing water, mud, rocks, roots, and wildlife. Participation in a trail run also carries an inherent risk of injury. Register for the 5k at: https://runsignup.com/pawpals5k For merchant & sponsorship opportunities email us at pawpals@getdisrupted.org. *Race registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/heathrow/pawpals-4-life-5k/200030116001853 - **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, dog, nonprofit, workshops, camping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 61 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Heathrow - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Rock Springs Run State Reserve - **lat**: 28.798107484845 - **long**: -81.438813264383 - **full address**: Rock Springs Run State Reserve, Heathrow, Florida, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: PawPals 4 Life 5k - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4d7dc635e54767d9c8aed1141eedde263d7c2e29918a8a1a47d309cdabd4b212-rimg-w1200-h480-dc084868-gmir?v=1786824010 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is PawPals 4 Life 5k being held? - **A:** PawPals 4 Life 5k takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Rock Springs Run State Reserve, Heathrow, Florida, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing PawPals 4 Life 5k? - **A:** PawPals 4 Life 5k is organized by Pawfields. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** PawPals 4 Life 5k is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Heathrow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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