Paw Prints PetFest & 5K - Community Festival with 5K Run/Walk and Pet Activities

✨ Event Description Paw Prints PetFest & 5K in Eastampton NJ at Smithville Park on October 10, 2026, is a community festival centered around a 5K run/walk and pet-friendly activities. Whether you want to race with your dog, check out a pet costume contest, or just enjoy food trucks and vendors, this event has plenty going on for families and animal lovers alike.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🏃‍♂️ 5K run/walk: Separate races for adults (19+) and youth (18 and under), with medals awarded at 10:45 AM.
• 🐕 Pet activities: Dog agility course, pet photo zone, and a costume contest starting at 1 PM with multiple prize categories.
• 🐾 Animal adoptions: Dedicated zones for dogs and cats looking for new homes.
• 🍔 Food and drinks: Food trucks and a Tito’s Handmade Vodka beverage garden to keep you fueled.
• 🎨 Family fun: Pumpkin painting, face painting, inflatable games, balloon artist, and arts and crafts.
• 🎶 Live music: 80s Crush Band will be performing to keep the vibe lively.
• 🎟️ Raffle and merch: Raffle basket tent and event shirts, with dri-fit shirts for fundraisers raising over $100.
• 🐶 Dog rules: Dogs must be leashed during the run/walk, but you can run or walk with your pet or even a cat in a stroller.

ℹ️ Good to Know

The 5K run/walk has different registration fees: $40 for adults, $30 for youth, and $30 for the walk option. The event benefits the Burlington County Animal Shelter, supporting medical care and programs for shelter animals. The festival is family- and pet-friendly, held at Smithville Park in Eastampton, NJ, and sponsored by Davis Honda.