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AWLFC 2025 PAWS & CLAWS 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk

Sun September 21, 2025 Frederick, MD 21701 US Directions

Events

AWLFC Paws and Claws 5K

7:00AM EDT - 9:30AM EDT

AWLFC Paws and Claws 1 mile Walk

7:00AM EDT - 9:30AM EDT

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:

You understand that events are expensive, even when cancelled, and you want us to keep your registration fees to help cover our costs. We deeply appreciate your generosity and look forward to seeing you at an event soon.

We understand. We hope you can join us next time.

Place

Baker Park
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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