Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k 2026 — Marietta, OH

Date
October 25, 2026
Location
Marietta, OH
Venue
Muskingum Park
Start Time
2:30 PM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $30.00
Events
Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Run, Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Walk, Hearts and Hands 5K Run with Dog, Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k Walk with Dog
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5K starts at 2:30 PM on October 25, 2026, giving out-of-town runners flexibility with arrival timing. Held at Muskingum Park in Marietta, Ohio, the event offers a 5K distance and welcomes both runners and walkers. Entry fees range from $25 to $30. If travel plans fall through or schedule changes arise, the race provides a virtual participation option, allowing you to complete the distance on your own course. This approach makes it easier to commit to the event without locking in rigid travel dates.

From the Race Organizer
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 run with your dog, 5k walk with your dog Flat 3.1 mile loop starting and ending in Muskingum Park, traveling along Front St to Indian Acres Park and returning on the bike path in Marietta, OH *********REGISTER BY OCTOBER 10, 2026 TO GUARANTEE RACE T-SHIRT*********

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k 2026 — Marietta, OH?

Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k 2026 — Marietta, OH takes place on October 25, 2026. The race is held in Marietta, Ohio.

Where is Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k 2026 — Marietta, OH held?

Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k 2026 — Marietta, OH is held at Muskingum Park in Marietta, Ohio.

Where can I find hotels near Hearts and Hands 4 Paws 5k 2026 — Marietta, OH?

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