Sat, Oct 24, 2026

PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5k

Sorrento, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1.2 Miles

Entry is $50 now and rises to $52.50 after Aug 8, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.50.

About the PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5k

The course is entirely off-road, which means dirt and trail underfoot for the whole distance. It is part of a larger outdoor event that includes dog stunt shows, an agility course, a costume contest, and a haunted trail, so there is plenty happening around the race itself. Dogs run alongside their people, and the atmosphere leans more toward an autumn festival than a straight road race.

A parking pass is required and tied to registration, so plan around that. The event runs through the evening, meaning you can finish the trail run and spend the rest of the afternoon at the surrounding activities.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

78finishers

24:19winner

43:01median

1:10:58cutoff

Top 3: Fernando Lizardi (24:19) · Samuel Syjongtian (24:56) · Kasey Martin (25:51)

The PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5k has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/24/2026 12:00$50

PawPals Endeavor General Admission10/24/2026 12:00Free

Parking - General Admission for PawPals Endeavor10/24/2026 12:00Free

1.2 Miles10/24/2026 18:00Free

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Common Questions About the PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5k

Will I finish last at the PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 43:01, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:10:58, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5k a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (78 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 and PawPals 4 Life 5k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 24:19 while the median finisher took 43:01. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.