Paws in Motion 5k 2026

🚨🐾 IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE 🐾🚨

New Date: TBD

Due to overwhelming support and record-breaking registration numbers, the City of Gretna has requested that the Paws in Motion 5K be postponed while additional permits and safety accommodations are arranged for the expected crowd size. While this is frustrating, it is also a huge milestone that shows how much this event has grown thanks to our amazing runners, sponsors, and community support. We are currently working with the City of Gretna and exploring additional Westbank locations to announce a new date soon. Registrations will remain open, and all current registrations will stay valid for the rescheduled event.

Here Are Your Options:

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Event Description

🎉 Paws in Motion 5K: THREE Years of Tails, Trails & Triumphs! 🐾
Three years. Countless wagging tails. Real impact for animals in need.

The Paws in Motion 5K is back for its THIRD year in 2026, and we’re ready to celebrate how far we’ve come—and how much more we can do together! 🐶🐾 What began as a simple community run has grown into a powerful way to support local animals and the people who love them.

Here’s what your steps have already made possible:

🐾 2024: We raised $4,000, which was used to purchase a dental cleaning machine for JPAWS. This allows the shelter to now perform necessary dental procedures in-house—improving animal health while cutting costly outsourced expenses.

🐾 2025: Thanks to your incredible support, proceeds helped donate 10,000 pounds of pet food to the Westbank Food Pantry at JPAWS, providing local families in need with food for their furry companions.

And now—it’s time for Year Three.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or letting your pup lead the way, every step you take helps create more success stories. Expect a high-energy morning packed with raffles, refreshments, photo-worthy moments, and a fun, family- (and pet-) friendly atmosphere.

Let’s celebrate three amazing years of impact and make 2026 our most paw-some year yet! 🐾💙

All proceeds benefit a local animal shelter.

📍 Event Details
🐕 Event Overview
The Paws in Motion 5K is a family- and pet-friendly event designed to raise awareness and funds for local animal rescues. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to run, walk, and celebrate our shared love for animals.

📅 Date
Saturday, May 30, 2026

⏰ Schedule
6:00 AM – Sponsor Setup
7:00 AM – Registration & Packet Pickup
8:00 AM – Special Announcements & Group Photo at Starting Line
8:30 AM – 5K Start Time
8:45 AM – Refreshments Open
9:30 AM – Awards & Raffle
(Begins when the final participant crosses the finish line)

📌 Location
Gretna Riverfront Amphitheatre
Levee at the corner of Huey P. Long Ave & First Street

🐾 Please Note: This event is nonrefundable.