Paws in the Park 5K Run/Walk - Boone

OCT
10
2026
A community 5K at the Iowa Arboretum supporting the Foundation for the BAHS, with a dog-friendly option, packet pickup at the Cafferty Building, and post-event snacks for people and dogs.
Sat 10 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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Paws in the Park 5K Run/Walk - Boone, IA

Paws in the Park is a community 5K run/walk held for the Foundation for the BAHS at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens, 1875 Peach Ave, Madrid, Iowa 50156. The course both starts and finishes at the Iowa Arboretum. Packet pickup and T-shirt distribution take place at the Cafferty Building on the Arboretum grounds. Registered participants are able to begin the course on their own and keep their own time.

Distances

  • 5K Run/Walk

The event includes a dog-friendly option. Dogs receive bandanas and a maximum of two dogs per person is allowed. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations, be under control at all times, and no leashes longer than six feet are permitted. Organizers reserve the right to refuse entry to aggressive dogs.

T-shirt availability is provided to pre-registered participants, though shirts are not guaranteed after 10/04/26. There is also a "Lazy Dog" option listed among registration choices. After the event, refreshments and snacks will be available for both humans and canines.

Registration fees and timing windows are published for the listed entry options; pricing varies by registration period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk

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An obstacle mud run at Camp Sacajawea on September 26 with one mile and three mile courses, waiver required, proceeds benefit Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa.
Timed community 5K and a Kids Dash at the Iowa Arboretum, varied terrain, food vendors, and a local scholarship component.
A five mile off road race through three historic farm sites at Living History Farms with costume contest, awards, a free kids run, and a shirt plus cowbell medal for finishers.
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