ENDING SOON: 5K Early Bird Registration

Dear Friend,

Ready, set, pets! The PAWS Chicago 5K is less than 2 months away, and there’s still time to win free PAWS swag while you fundraise.

From sporty shoelaces to Hero Hangout entry on race day to a fashionable pullover, the more funds you raise, the more lives you save, and the more prizes you unlock.

Early bird registration ends Thursday, July 31 at 11:30 p.m. CST!

Start Saving Lives

PAWS Chicago 5K Walk/Run for Their Lives
Saturday, September 13 | 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Montrose Harbor–Grove 16
400 West Montrose Harbor Drive, Chicago, IL

PAWS Chicago’s annual 5K Walk or Run For Their Lives is the largest dog-friendly charity event in the city, bringing together thousands of animal lovers to raise funds and awareness for homeless pets.

After the 5K, enjoy dog agility courses, a live raffle, entertainment, treats, and tons of surprises!

Thank you for all you do to help homeless pets,

*The Hero Hangout is limited to fundraisers who are 21+

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS

Sponsorship opportunities are still available!
For more information, contact [email protected].

Leader of the Pack

Hero Hangout Sponsor

Tito's Handmade Vodka

Pet Lover Plus Sponsor

BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois

Start/Finish Line Sponsor

Elanco

Pet Oasis Sponsor

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Pet Medical Tent Sponsor

Veterinary Emergency Group

Pet Lover Sponsors

Charles Schwab
Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA)
ComEd
DogFish Head Brewery
Fleet Feet Training X Chicago Endurance Sports
Great Dane
IMPACT Physical Therapy
IVme
Pet's First Veterinary Clinic
Reform Studios
South Loop Animal Hospital
Stella Blue Coffee
The NOW Massage
Thrive Pet Healthcare
TopBloc
Webster Dental Care
Zoomies Chicago

Kitten Contender Sponsors

Athletico Physical Therapy
Lifeway Kefir
Lovet Pet Health Care
Midwest Express Clinic
Tucker Pup's Pet Resort
West Loop Veterinary Care

Pooch Pit Stop Sponsors

Gilbane Building Company
ION Group
Urgent Vet

Media Sponsors

103.5 KISS FM
Chicago magazine
FOX 32

Hero Hangout Vendors
must be 21+ to enter

Tito's Handmade Vodka
Church Street Brewing Co
Dogfish Head Brewery
Gotham Bagels
Jim's Original
North Shore Distillery
Polar Beverages
Stray Dog Wild Gin
Undici Gelato

Listing includes sponsors as of July 11, 2025

Our mailing address is:
1997 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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