Paws in the Park 5k Run/Walk 2026

Paws in the Park is a 5k run/walk at Cascades Falls Park in Jackson, Michigan, supporting Cascades Humane Society. It is one of the shelter’s significant annual fundraising events, with registration fees and donations directly benefiting the animals in its care. The main route circles Cascades Falls Park, featuring a chip-timed 5k run, a 5k walk, a 1 Mile Woof Walk, and a virtual 5k option. Leashed dogs are welcome at the in-person event. Participants in the 5k receive a shirt and finisher medal, while Woof Walk participants receive a shirt.