Paw Prints PetFest & 5K

On behalf of Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter and our Signature Sponsor Davis Honda - welcome to the 2025 9th annual Paw Prints Pet Fest & 5K Run/Walk!

To our returning participants, thank you for your commitment to raising awareness and funds for homeless animals while enjoying the beautiful wooded 5K trail of Smithville Park.  To our new "friends", we are thrilled to have you join us! Get ready for a great day complete with lots of family and pet-friendly activities post-race.

Your support will help our organization fund advanced medical care, trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR), foster programs, surrender diversion program, and more initiatives directed at helping animals find a loving home with our goal of reaching our no-kill vision.

Companies are welcome to promote their brand to the community while supporting efforts to save homeless animals in Burlington County. Attendance at the Pet Fest & 5K is estimated at 3,000+ attendees. In addition to sponsoring the event and receiving accompanying benefits, companies are encouraged to register for the 5K Run/Walk and/or volunteer. Applications/payment must be received by August 31, 2025.

Companies with 5 or more employees are considered a sponsor and should complete the SPONSORSHIP FORM. Custom sponsorships are also available by contacting Ann Rapisarda at annrap@friendsofbcas.org.

Companies with less than 5 employees are considered a vendor and should complete the VENDOR APPLICATION (coming soon). A 10x10 space will be provided. Table, tent and chairs are vendor's responsibility. For questions about becoming a vendor, email Laura Seplaki at lseplaki@friendsofbcas.org.

"PET" EVENT ACTIVITIES 

• Agility Course
• Dog Training Demonstrations
• Pet Costume Contest & Parade

KIDS ZONE

• Inflatable Games
• Face Painting
• Scavenger Hunt
• Balloon Artist
• Costumed Characters
• Arts and Crafts
• Pumpkin Painting (courtesy of Specca Farms)

TITO'S HANDMADE VODKA BEVERAGE/BREWERY GARDEN

DJ

FOOD TRUCKS

RAFFLE BASKET TENT

VENDORS

ADOPTION ZONE

BIG DOG 50/50 DRAWING

YOU LOOK 'PETASTIC' PHOTO ZONE

Pet Costume Contest will begin at 1:30pm at the pathway in front of the park administration buildings. Sign up at the Information Tent located by the stage.

Prizes will be given out for the following costume categories: Most Daring, Scariest, Cutest, Funniest, Best Overall.

If you would like to pre-register to be sure you get a spot, please email Mary Beth at mb.morrone@friendsofbcas.org.

Tickets are $5 each

• You do NOT have to be present to win

• The winning ticket will be drawn at 2:30pm on Saturday, October 4, 2025

• Tickets will be sold from 10 am to 2 pm race day on site

• Individuals

  • The Paw Print - Raise $100+ to receive a Paw Prints performance style dri-fit t-shirt

  • The VIP - Raise $250+ to receive a Paw Prints performance style dri-fit t-shirt, another gift TBD, (2) tickets to beer garden and recognition during opening ceremony.

  • Top Fundraising Prizes

    • 1st place: gift of $100 value

    • 2nd place: gift of $50 value

    • 3rd place: gift of $25 value

• Teams

  • The Most Valuable Players -  Raise $1,000+ for verbal recognition during Opening Ceremony