Paws in Motion Walk-a-thon & Festival

Join the Humane Society of Manatee County for our 17th annual Paws in Motion Walk-a-thon AND all new Festival! We're bringing back all the best parts of this event, including a 1.5-mile leisurely walk, a Vendor Village, and amazing raffle prizes, PLUS new activities including a lure course for your pup, pet photo booth, contests, splash pad, and more! There will be prizes for individuals and teams who collect the most in donations, including the chance for your pup to be the SpokesPet for next year! The Paws in Motion Walk-a-thon & Festival is the Humane Society of Manatee County’s largest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds benefit the animals in our Second Chance Adoption Shelter located at 2515 14th Street W. in Bradenton.

REGISTRATION:
Adult Registration (16 years and older): $35
Child Registration (5 years-15 years): $25
Child Registration (4 years and under): Free
Event-Day Registration (March 16, 2024): $40 for adults
                                                                    $30 for children

PACKET PICK UP and "BANK DAY":
Thursday, March 14th
9am-6pm
HSMC Veterinary Clinic
2415 14th St W, Bradenton

EVENT DAY (March 16):  
Walker check-in and day-of registration: 8:00am
Vendor Village opens at 8:00am
Walk-a-thon begins a 9:00am

AFTER YOU REGISTER:
Click the "Donate" button to start your fundraiser. Help raise money and spread the word to family and friends that you are walking to help save lives, four paws at a time! 

PAWS IN MOTION 2025 SPOKESPET
The individual who collects the most donations by 9am on March 16, 2024 will have the opportunity for their pet to become next year's spokespet! Spokespet will receive a photo shoot, placement on next year's flyers, and lead the walk for 2025.