MacDill's Paws 4 Heroes 5K (Formerly Paws for Patriots 5k)

The Dogs Inc's MacDill's Paws for Heroes 5k promises to be a fun event. It features chip timing on an accurate, but not certified 5k course in a scenic Tampa (Gadsden) park. Runners (and virtual runners) will receive both a shirt and finisher's medal. The cost to provide a guide dog for a veteran with a visual impairment or a service dog for a veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder is tens of thousands of dollars, yet veterans receive these extraordinary dogs at no cost. On behalf of American heroes who have sacrificed so much, this program serves active-duty soldiers and retired servicemen and women with the respect and dignity they deserve. NOTE: Please register by 21 February 2027 to be guaranteed a race shirt. FAQs 1. What if the race gets canceled because of weather or another uncontrollable event? In the event that we are unable to conduct the event live, everyone will be converted to a virtual runner and we'll distribute your finisher medal and shirts. 2. Can I register the morning of the race? No. The city doesn't allow sales in the park so there will be no race day registration. 3. When is packet pickup? We will have packet pickup on-site at Gadsden Park on race…