Paws for Freedom 5k Run & Walk

Paws for Freedom 5k Run & Walk is held in Brentwood, New York, on October 24, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. It is a single-distance event over 3.1 miles, open to both runners and walkers, so the format is simple and the morning is over quickly.

Nine o'clock is about as convenient as race starts get: enough time to eat a small breakfast, travel over and warm up without rushing. If you intend to race, jog easy for ten minutes and run three or four short strides before lining up, then aim for even splits across the three miles. If you are walking, a brisk 3.1 miles takes around 45 minutes and makes a solid base to build from. Add one longer walk a week and running the whole thing next year becomes a realistic goal.