About the PAWS in the Park
This is a dog-friendly race through a park in Grand Rapids, so expect leashes on the course and a crowd that is at least as interested in the dogs as the running. The atmosphere is loose, with vendors, live music, and a beer garden set up at the finish area. The highlight for many is a retriever heat after the main race, pitting Labs against Goldens.
Food, music, and the beer garden stay open after runners finish, so there is a reason to linger. The vendor area and activities make it a spot where people who are not racing show up anyway, which shapes the feel of the whole morning.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles8/6/2026 18:30$45
1 Mile8/6/2026 18:30$45
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