MacDill's Paws 4 Heroes 5K
Tampa, Florida, United States
Apr, 2027 (TBD)
5k
Race Information
The Dogs Inc's MacDill's Paws for Heroes 5k (formerly Paws for Patriots 5k) promises to be a fun event featuring chip timing on an accurate, but not certified, 5k course in the scenic Gadsden Park in Tampa. Runners (and virtual runners) will receive both a shirt and a finisher's medal.
The cost to provide a guide dog for a veteran with a visual impairment or a service dog for a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder is tens of thousands of dollars, yet veterans receive these extraordinary dogs at no cost. All funds raised will benefit the Paws for Patriots (https://dogsinc.org/get-a-dog/) Program. On behalf of American heroes who have sacrificed so much, this program serves active-duty soldiers and retired servicemen and women with the respect and dignity they deserve.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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