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MacDill's Paws 4 Heroes 5K (Formerly Paws for Patriots 5k)

📅 April 11, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Tampa · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (April 12, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi

About

MacDill's Paws 4 Heroes 5K (Formerly Paws for Patriots 5k) is a charity 5K run/walk in Tampa on April 11, 2027, starting at 8:00 a.m. Organized by The Dogs Inc, it benefits the Paws for Patriots program, which provides guide and service dogs free of charge to veterans.

The event features a timed race in a scenic park, and participants receive a race shirt and a finisher's medal. A virtual option lets participants complete the distance on their own. The event supports active-duty service members and veterans, with all proceeds going to training and placing service dogs. There is no race-day registration, and participants are welcome to bring their service dogs.

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