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PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 12:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Sorrento, Florida
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking - General Admission for PawPals Endeavor | – | Oct 24, 202612:00 PM | Free | – |
| PawPals 4 Life 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 202612:00 PM | $55 | 200 |
| PawPals Endeavor General Admission | – | Oct 24, 202612:00 PM | Free | – |
| Spoooky Trail & Treat | Other | Oct 24, 20266:00 PM | Free | 56 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Parking - General Admission for PawPals Endeavor and PawPals Endeavor General Admission and Spoooky Trail & Treat: Free until Oct 24.
- PawPals 4 Life 5K: $55 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 59 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:31 AM, and the Parking - General Admission for PawPals Endeavor starts at 12:00 PM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
31515 Wekiva River Road, Sorrento, FL 32776
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results78
finishers
43:01
median (13:53 /mi)
24:19
winning time
60% / 40%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Run 4 a Cause) for PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5k?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 28:18 or better, the top quarter in 34:23, and half the field in 43:01; the last tenth came in after 58:07.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 31:55 | 28:19 |
| 30-39 | 41:58 | 34:17 |
| 40-49 | 41:25 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 36:49 | 46:23 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:23, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 31515 Wekiva River Road, Sorrento, FL 32776Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 4, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5k?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $55, entry is about 59 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 78 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 43:01 and the winner ran 24:19.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:23, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 15 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 31515 Wekiva River Road, Sorrento, FL 32776.
From the organizers
🐾 PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5K
📍 Location: Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail — Sorrento, FL
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ Event Opens: 12:00 PM • 5K Starts: Noon
💛 Why We Gather
We gather for the PawPals who make life richer — the companions who steady us, cheer us on, and remind us what connection feels like. Enrichment isn’t just fun; it’s how PawPals flourish. Every shared step, sniff, and tail wag helps them grow into confident, expressive beings… and strengthens the bond we share with them.
River, Aston, and Nova taught us that PawPals aren’t “pets.” They’re family — our shadows, our sidekicks, our PawPals for life.