P&A Race for Our Retrievers

Bala Cynwyd, United States • 2 Nov 2025

P&A Race for Our Retrievers

The event takes place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Cynwyd Heritage Trail and Bala Cynwyd Park in Bala Cynwyd, PA. The event program includes the following distances:

  • 5K Run/Walk
  • Adult 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
  • Child 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

The race supports Paws and Affection, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that trains and places service, facility, and companion dogs with young people who have disabilities in the greater Philadelphia area. The event page shows $1,940 raised toward a $10,000 goal. An interactive map of the 5K route is available.

Entry, eligibility and awards

Entry fees differ by event and registration date. For the 5K the listed fees are $35 through October 3, $40 from October 4 through November 2, and $45 on race day. The adult 1-mile fee is $30 through October 3, $35 from October 4 through November 2, and $40 on race day. Children 12 and under have a flat listed fee of $15. The child 1-mile is open to ages 3-12; the adult 1-mile is open to ages 13 and up.

Prizes are listed for the top male and female in the 5K within age categories 0-15, 16-25, and 26+. Every participant is listed as receiving a medal and a t-shirt. A raffle for Philadelphia 76ers tickets is also described on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Run/walk
Adult 1 Mile Fun Run/walk
Child 1 Mile Fun Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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