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4th Annual Paws for a Cause 5K

Hosted by Serene Harbor

Join us on Saturday, April 22nd 2023 at Fred Poppe Regional Park for the 4th Annual Paws for a Cause 5K!
Welcome back to the 4th Annual Paws for a Cause 5K benefitting Serene Harbor! Bring your furry friends out to this pet friendly chip timed 5K! This race is taking place both in-person and virtually! Participants will run or walk through the beautiful Fred Poppe Regional Park! With little elevation changes this course is simple, fast and perfect for your next PR! All participants will receive a race T-Shirt & a Finisher medal! Awards will be given out to the top 3 finishers in each category!
About Serene Harbor
Serene Harbor has served Brevard County for 30 years; providing emergency shelter, 24/7 confidential hotline, counseling services, transportation, relocation assistance,
support groups, legal advocacy, outreach programs, referrals, and assistance programs to survivors of domestic violence. To learn more about these programs, please call or text our 24/7 hotline at 321-726-8282.
Race Information
The 4th Annual Paws for a Cause 5K will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 8:00am. This race will start and finish at Fred Poppe Regional Park. Packet Pick-Up information will be shared as the event approaches.
This race will be chip timed by Southern Timing, LLC. Coffee, water and light snacks will be provided on race morning with 2 water stations along the course at mile 1 and mile 2.

The Serene Harbor's Nadene Cavaliere - A Beacon of Hope, Help and Healing Outreach Center receives 20% of proceeds.

This is a Dog Friendly event! For everyone’s safety, we ask that ONLY well-mannered, vaccinated dogs are in attendance (please clean up after your pet). No retractable leashes allowed. Registration for your dog is optional, if you choose to register your dog they will receive chip timing just like you, a bandana and a special finisher medal just for the dogs! Edible awards will also be given to the top 3 fastest dogs!
Chip timing will be provided by Southern Timing, LLC. Participants will receive a bib with a timing chip affixed to the back, live results with SMS updates if you choose to sign up for them, results kiosks on-site so you can check your results once you have finished the race and an individual results page with a finisher certificate and a 20 second clip of you crossing the start and finish line that is available to download and share across social media. Results will be streamed live on race day to www.southerntimingfl.com/results
Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each of the following categories:
Overall Male & Female Finishers
Top Dogs - Edible Award
10 & Under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over

Packet Pick-Up

There will be a pre-race packet pick-up held on Friday, April 21st at Smallcakes Palm Bay from 3pm - 6pm.

225 Palm Bay Rd NE Suite 181, West Melbourne, FL 32904

If you are unable to attend this pre-race PPU, race day registration and packet pick-up will open at 7:00am.

Virtual Race

Can't make it to the in-person race? Don't worry! Sign up for our virtual open and track your time with the Asics Runkeeper app. Following the completion of the race you will receive your shirt and medal via mail!

Course Map

Notice

Serene Harbor does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, mental or physical disability/disability status, sex/gender, pregnancy, military status/status as a veteran, genetic information, citizenship, immigration status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, limited English proficiency, language spoken, or other legally protected status. Serene Harbor facilities and venues are accessible, and we will provide accommodations, including foreign language interpreters, American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening devices, alternative formats of printed materials, and real-time captioning, upon request for persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or are living with disabilities, or for persons who are limited English proficient. To ensure that you receive the necessary accommodations, please make your request no later than 7 days prior to the event to info@sereneharbor.org so that they can be available to you from the start of the event.

Registration fees

Adult 5K Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

  • All 5K Run/Walk participants will receive a finisher medal, race t-shirt and chip timing with live results and an individual results page with a 20 second clip of you crossing the start and finish line that can be downloaded and shared across social media.

    1. $25.00
      Jan 16 – Jan 31
    2. $30.00
      Feb 1 – Feb 28
    3. $35.00
      Mar 1 – Mar 31
    4. $40.00
      Apr 1 – Apr 21
    5. $45.00
      Apr 22 – Apr 22

Youth 5K Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

  • Participants 17 and under on race day can register for the Youth 5K Run/Walk and receive all the benefits of the regular 5K Run/Walk category.

    1. $15.00
      Jan 16 – Jan 31
    2. $20.00
      Feb 1 – Feb 28
    3. $25.00
      Mar 1 – Mar 31
    4. $30.00
      Apr 1 – Apr 21
    5. $35.00
      Apr 22 – Apr 22

Dog 5K Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

  • Do you want your furry friend to receive a special finisher medal, bandana and chip timing? Then sign them up for the 5K Run/Walk for your Dog! Only dogs are allowed to register for this category, people must register for either the Adult 5K or the Youth 5K. For everyone’s safety, we ask that ONLY well-mannered, vaccinated dogs are in attendance (please clean up after your pet). No retractable leashes allowed.

    1. $15.00
      Jan 16 – Jan 31
    2. $15.00
      Feb 1 – Feb 28
    3. $20.00
      Mar 1 – Mar 31
    4. $20.00
      Apr 1 – Apr 21
    5. $25.00
      Apr 22 – Apr 22

Virtual 5K Run/Walk Closed

Online registration closed

  • Can't make it to the in-person race? Sign up for the virtual race and receive your shirt and medal by mail!

    1. $25.00
      Jan 16 – Jan 31
    2. $30.00
      Feb 1 – Feb 28
    3. $35.00
      Mar 1 – Mar 31
    4. $40.00
      Apr 1 – Apr 21
    5. $30.00
      Apr 22 – Apr 22

Contact information

Event contact
Southern Timing, LLC
Email
info@southerntimingfl.com
Phone
(407) 214-5565
Website
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