Paws & Claws 5k: Registration is Open

Sign Up Today and Support Four-Legged Friends 

(September 9, 2025) Hopkinton, MA — Registration is now open for Baypath Humane Society’s 16th Annual Paws & Claws 5k! 

Registration for the 16th Annual Paws & Claws 5k presented by VCA Animal Hospitals is officially open! This year’s event takes place on Sunday, October 19th, at the beautiful Hopkinton State Park. Baypath is thrilled that the community will come together again for this significant event.

The Baypath Paws & Claws 5K is one of Baypath’s most significant annual events, playing a crucial role in helping the organization fulfill its mission of caring for over 1,000 cats and dogs each year. Be one of the first 300 registrants and receive a free t-shirt with your registration!

The event proceeds will support Baypath Humane Society’s mission to provide shelter, care, humane treatment, and loving homes for stray or unwanted companion animals. Baypath supporters, volunteers, and attendees come together once a year for a night of fun to raise critical funds to support the general operations of our shelter. Those funds are necessary to help deliver top-notch adoption services, medical and behavioral care, and community education.

Go the Extra Mile! We’re asking participants to take one extra step and start a personal fundraising page. It’s a quick and fun way to rally friends and family who share your passion for animals. Whether you raise $25 or $250, every dollar helps provide shelter, medical care, and second chances. It’s easy to set up, share your story, and make a significant impact. Let’s make this our best Paws & Claws 5K yet!

Online Registration Deadline
Online registration ends on Wednesday, October 15th, at 11:59 PM. Same-day registration will begin at the Paws & Claws 5 K at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 19th. Any participants who have not yet registered for the race will be able to do so at that time.

Event Details & Schedule*

• 9:00 A.M. Same Day Registration Opens
• 9:00 A.M. Paws & Claws 5K Village Open (Vendors, Sponsors & Local Businesses)
• 10:30 A.M. 5K Run/Walk Starts
• 11:30 A.M. (Approximately) Awards and Thank You’s

*We are not able to hold a bib pickup before the event. Please plan to pick up your bibs at the event.

Register here: https://baypathhumane.org/news-and-events/signature-events/paws-and-claws/

Seeking an alternative way to get involved? Our sponsors are a huge part of the event’s success and our ability to do more for the animals we serve. Please consider partnering with us and affirming your commitment to animal welfare in our community and beyond. For more information, please visit:

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About Baypath Humane Society

Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton provides shelter, care, humane treatment, and loving homes for stray or unwanted companion animals. They serve the community by fostering relationships, educating, and making a positive impact on pet overpopulation. Visit the shelter at 500 Legacy Farms North in Hopkinton, MA, or join the Baypath community at www.instagram.com/facebook or www.facebook.com/baypathhumane or www.instagram.com/baypathhumane/.