Paws to the Rescue 5K

United States flag Lafayette Hill, New Jersey, United States

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Paws to the Rescue 5K runsignup.com
Date 14 Nov, 2026
Races 5 distances
Entry fee $5.00 – $30.00
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Paws to the Rescue 5K

About the event

Race Purpose:
Paws to the Rescue 5K is both a fundraiser and an opportunity to amplify the mission of local animal rescues and supporting organizations like Hand2Paw and Waiting On A Friend Animal Rescue, while engaging our supportive community! Organized by two seniors at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School as part of a business project, the race brings people together for a morning of fitness and fun. All proceeds go directly to Hand2Paw.

Hand2Paw Mission Statement:
“Hand2Paw provides paid internships working with rescue animals as a way to strengthen connection, compassion, and community for young adults from underrepresented communities, including those impacted by trauma, inequity, housing insecurity, or foster care involvement. We equip young people with skills, social-emotional growth, and paid experience to build stable futures and pursue meaningful careers in animal care, while contributing to stronger, more informed communities that support animal well-being."

Location:              
Victory Fields (201 E Germantown Pike, Colonial Dr, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444) - Rain or Shine!

Awards (for 5K):             
Top 3 overall per gender
Top 1 in each age group per gender (12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

Amenities:

  1. T-shirt guaranteed by 11/2/25 (included in 5k - $5 up-charge for all other participants)
  2. EVERY participant gets a medal!
  3. Water, bananas, pretzels, and more
  4. Dog adoption center (Waiting On A Friend Animal Rescue)
  5. Dogs are encouraged to be a part of the morning (Exception: 5k race & 1/4 mile dash)
  6. Photographer - Free Photos
  7. PWHS School Store + DECA Booth
  8. More to come…

Lead Sponsors:

  1. Coming soon…

Top Dog Sponsors:

  1. Coming soon...

Gold Sponsors:

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Bronze Sponsors:

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Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here

Race Results:       
The race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Questions:         
Contact: Race Director – pawpathconsulting@gmail.com (Eliza Meersman & Ethan Gold) + brickard@staff.colonialsd.org  Sponsor (18+) Beth Rickard 

Races offered

14Nov

Kids Dash Ages 2-10 yrs (1/4 Mile)

Running

Distance
0.4K
Start time
08:20
Entry fee
$5.00
14Nov

5K Run

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$30.00
14Nov

5K Run (Colonial SD Student)

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$25.00
14Nov

Virtual 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$30.00
14Nov

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
08:35
Entry fee
$10.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Lafayette Hill.

Temperature4.1° / 12.9°
Feels like0.2° / 8.8°
Sunshine hours7h 26m
Rainfall2.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity66.7%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:44
Sunset17:42

About Lafayette Hill

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Lafayette Hill is an unincorporated community, which is situated primarily within Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. A small part of this community is also located in Springfield Township.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Paws to the Rescue 5K.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Declan McGorry M 17 Plymouth Meeting, PA 20:48.71
🥈 Rian McGorry M 15 Plymouth Meeting, PA 23:02.21
🥉 Abby Ekbatani F 16 Plymouth Meeting, PA 23:01.44
4 Tom Rafferty M 41 Blue Bell, PA 23:02.08
5 Devin Carosi M 38 East Norriton, PA 23:08.28

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