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Southern Paws Animal Rescue 5k

Mount Pleasant, United States • 9 May 2026

Event overview

The Southern Paws Animal Rescue 5K takes place on May 9, 2026, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The race is the sixth annual 5K held at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens and is presented as a benefit for Southern Paws Animal Rescue, a 501(c)(3) organization that rescues abused and neglected animals and works with law enforcement on related cases.

Distances

  • 5k

Registration and logistics

Standard registration is available, and registrants who bring a bag of animal food to the event may receive a $10 reduction in the entry fee. Registration closes on May 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Packet pickup is available at Charleston Sports Pub, 1909 North Highway 17, Mount Pleasant, with pickup also offered on the morning of the event. Shirts are guaranteed for those who register by April 15, 2026.

The event will proceed rain or shine. No refunds or registration transfers will be issued. Restroom facilities will be provided near the start/finish area. Parking will be off Highway 17 in the same area used for other local events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States South Carolina Mount Pleasant

Race information

Registration
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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