Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k
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About the Race
Benefiting Hearts and Hands 4 Paws with their mission to provide support and resources to allow animals to remain in their homes, reduce animal overpopulation, and aid animal welfare organizations. We help people pay for needed veterinary care and spay/neuter of their animals. Last years race helped Hearts and Hands 4 Paws to provide 402 spay/neuters and 359 with veterinary assistance funding in 2024 We are the Mid Ohio Valley's only 5k offering 4 events of participation: 5k run, 5k walk, 5k ...
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Common questions
How hard is the Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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