Paws & Feet 5k Run/ Walk & Doggie Fun Day
May 4, 2025 @ Cooper River Park
What is AWA's Paws & Feet?
Animal Welfare Association’s signature event, the Paws & Feet 5k Run/Walk and Doggie Fun Day is an annual fundraising event celebrating the unbreakable bond between humans and their pets.
It’s a day full of fun activities for the whole family, including your furry best friends! We’ll have live entertainment, local small business vendors, children’s activities, food and drink from local favorites, and more.
Run, Walk or Ramble
You can sign up to run in our 5k and go for a personal best time, or take it easy as you walk the distance with your pup and enjoy the morning.
If you’re not up for a full 5k, you can take part in our shorter Rescue Ramble, focused on fun for all. Be sure to dress up your pet (and yourself) for a chance to win our costume contest.
Proceeds from the event go directly to funding AWA’s lifesaving programs, which touch tens of thousands in our community each year.
Registrations after 4/23 are not guaranteed a requested-sized t-shirt. We will do our best to get you a t-shirt closest to your requested size.
Event Details
- Sunday, May 4th, 2025
- 9am-2pm
- Cooper River Park
Paws & Feet Activities
- Shopping
- Food and Drink Vendors
- Children’s games, funhouses and more
- Basket Raffle
- Doses for Dogs - Routine vaccines and microchipping for only $20!
- Learn about AWA’s Programs – Tales with Tails, TNR, Education, Community Outreach etc.
- Lots of chances to meet new animals!
… and so much more!
7 Ways to Participate
- Register for the 5K or Rescue Ramble. Registration coming soon.
- Fundraise solo or put together a team to raise money for homeless animals – AND WIN PRIZES!
- Become a Vendor – Sell your products or promote your business
- Become a Sponsor for specific activities, areas and more. Contact stephanieg@awanj.org to become a Paws & Feet sponsor.
- Donate to Basket Raffle – gift cards, gift certificates, tickets, merchandise and more please contact stephanieg@awanj.org
- Volunteer – Opportunities before, during, and after the event. Contact Christian at volunteers@awanj.org
- Attend Paws & Feet!!! If you don’t want to participate in the race you can still come and enjoy the day with us! Donations are not mandatory but are appreciated!
Want to Donate?
If you're unable to participate, you can still save lives by donating.
Your Participation Saves Lives
All of the funds raised during the Paws & Feet 5k & Doggie Fun Day go toward saving the lives of homeless animals year-round!
AWA operates the oldest and largest low-cost spay/neuter clinic, adoption center and no-kill animal shelter in South Jersey. We do not receive funds from the government or national groups. We rely upon local donations to fund our life-saving programs.
By fundraising for Paws and Feet, you’ll impact the lives of the animals in our care. On average, every $1,000 raised saves the life of one shelter dog!
Want to Sponsor Paws & Feet?
Sponsoring Paws & Feet is a great opportunity for your business to get exposure and give back to a cause your customers care about. Contact Event Planner Stephanie Griffiths to learn more.