Paws to the Rescue 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 8:20 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $5 · goes up to $10 on Nov 1, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Dash Ages 2-10 yrs (1/4 Mile) | Kids | Nov 14, 20268:20 AM | $5$10 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:30 AM | $30$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run (Colonial SD Student) | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:30 AM | $25$30 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Nov 14, 20268:35 AM | $10$15 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $10 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids Dash Ages 2-10 yrs (1/4 Mile): $5 until Oct 31, then $10 until Nov 14.
- 5K Run: $30 until Oct 31, then $35 until Nov 14.
- 5K Run (Colonial SD Student): $25 until Oct 31, then $30 until Nov 14.
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $10 until Oct 31, then $15 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:44 AM, and the Kids Dash Ages 2-10 yrs (1/4 Mile) starts at 8:20 AM. The start sits about 190 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
201 E Germantown Pike, Colonial Dr,, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
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 resultsAggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Paws to the Rescue 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Paws to the Rescue 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:40 or better, the top quarter in 27:48, and half the field in 32:51; the last tenth came in after 41:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:44 | 24:13 |
| 30-39 | 37:44 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 33:30 | 26:18 |
| 50-59 | 39:07 | n/a |
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?
About average for Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:48, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here are about average.
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 November 14 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 68°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.
Race details
- Where
- 201 E Germantown Pike, Colonial Dr,, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 190 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 16, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Paws to the Rescue 5K?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:20 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees, and rises to $10 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 93 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 32:51 and the winner ran 20:49.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:48, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 201 E Germantown Pike, Colonial Dr,, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444.
From the organizers
Race Purpose:
Paws to the Rescue 5K is both a fundraiser and an opportunity to amplify the mission of local animal rescues and supporting organizations like Hand2Paw and Waiting On A Friend Animal Rescue, while engaging our supportive community! Organized by two seniors at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School as part of a business project, the race brings people together for a morning of fitness and fun. All proceeds go directly to Hand2Paw.
Hand2Paw Mission Statement: