Run for the Paws 5K
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KCHA Run for the Paws 5K - basic info
The KCHA Run for the Paws 5K is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Nitro High School in Nitro, West Virginia, 25143. It is the third and final race of the Kanawha Valley 5K Winter Series. A course map is provided by the organizer.
Events, entry and awards
- 5K Run
- 1 Mile Walk
- 1 Mile Walk with a Shelter Dog
Registration opens October 1, 2025. Individual race pricing listed by date: Oct 1 - Oct 31 = $25; Nov 1 - Dec 31 = $30; Jan 1 - Feb 22 = $35; Feb 23 - Feb 27 = $40; Race Day = $50. A series bundle for the Winter Series is offered at a price shown as $70. Participants who walk with a shelter dog are responsible for the dog’s pick-up and drop-off from KCHA. Individual race awards, based on net times, include Top 1 Male Overall and Top 1 Female Overall, plus Top 3 males and Top 3 females in each age division: 1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Sponsors and timing services are listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.