Soles 4 Paws 5K

!!!ALL DOG & CAT LOVERS, JOIN PAWS!!! Soles 4 Paws 5k Saturday September 26, 2026 at 8am Carthage Municipal Park Net proceeds go to Carthage Humane Society Run or walk the 5K or the 1K with or without your pet. Non-retractable leashes only. 1K starts at 8am; 5K starts as soon as 1K finishes, about 8:30am. Both 5K Solo and 5K Canine races will be held concurrently with a few minutes delay between both to provide safe running conditions for all. 5K Solo Run/Walk: Finisher awards for all participants. Awards to top male and female as well as all age group winners. 5K Canine Run/Walk: Finisher awards for all participants. Top-3 Handler/Dog teams awards 1K Run/Walk: Finisher awards for all 4-legged furry finishers. Electronic bib and timing for 5K only. Baby joggers/strollers welcome. 5K is USATF-Certified course. Race-tech shirts optional while registering online; guaranteed delivery on race day if ordered by Sep 20. Sponsored by Blue Buffalo Pet treats available, provided by Howliday Tail Wagon Human treats catered by A-Ray Neosho Free professional race pictures for download, provided by JV Photography Gift certificates by The RunAround Finish line Music & Entertainment by Resonation Race direction by Joplin RoadRunners