Events
IMPORTANT UPDATE for Annual Paws and Claws 5K Event
The Annual Paws and Claws 5K Events has been canceled for September 21, 2025.
Paws and Claws Community,
We regret to announce that our annual Paws and Claws 5K, scheduled for September 21, 2025, has been canceled due to significant increases in event costs. This decision was not made lightly, as we value the community we have built together and the joy this event has brought to so many.
We sincerely appreciate your support and enthusiasm for Paws and Claws over the years. Your participation has made a meaningful difference, but this year, the financial realities have compelled us to take this step for the well-being of our organization.
While we won’t be able to gather in person this year, we encourage you to stay involved with our mission. We have future events that can be found on our Facebook and Instagram pages, along with our website. Also, we plan to work with Steeplechasers for a new race venue outside the city limits in 2026.
Thank you once again for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing you at future events and initiatives.
Warm regards,
Animal Welfare League of Frederick County
1202 East Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701
Here Are Your Options:
Place
121 N Bentz St
Frederick, MD US 21701
Description
The AWLFC Paws and Claws 5K and 1 Mile Walk is an event you won't want to miss!! The route takes you through beautiful and historic Frederick, MD and the best part is that you can take your best friend along with you.
Dogs are welcome along the route and we have lined up some great activities for both of you!! please register by September 1, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!! (Shirts run small). This year's t-shirts will be Charity Pink
Course maps with be available the day of the event.
Early Packet Pickup will be Friday, September 19, 2025
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Place: Animal Welfare League 1202 East Patrick St., Frederick 21701
(The Great Frederick Fair starts at 4pm and we do not want to be in that congestion again like last year. Thanks for understanding).
Bring your family and friends and help us help the animals of Frederick County on Sunday, September 21st! You'll be glad you did!!!
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