Please join MOUNTAINEER RUNNING COMPANY for a fun filled afternoon for both you and your pet while supporting Barbour County Animal Friends! Paws for a Cause is a 5K Run/2K Walk/Kids Fun Run for both 2 legged AND 4 legged participants! The Race will begin at Battlers Knob in Philippi, WV at the Football Stadium area.
Site opens for Day Of Registrations and check in at 1:00 pm
Day Of Registration closes at 2:00 pm
Step off for Run and Walk at 2:30 pm
Kids Fun Run at 3:15 pm
Trophies, Awards, Raffles at 3:30 pm
Important Details:
1) The course is a paved road on a closed campus, however there may be minimal traffic in the area that you will need to be alert for.
2) The course is somewhat challenging with significant inclines in a couple areas.
3) Vaccinated and well behaved dogs are welcome, but MUST be leashed at all times. Leashes may not be longer than 6 feet and must be fixed, not retractable.
4) Vaccinated and well behaved cats are welcome too, but MUST be leashed or in a carrier/stroller at all times. Leashes may not be longer than 6 feet and must be fixed, not retractable.
5) Other pets will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact the Race Director PRIOR to registering other animals.
6) Owners MUST CLEAN UP AFTER THEIR PETS and are responsible for making sure their pets have enough water for the day.
7) The Race Director reserves the right to expel any animal and owner from the event if the animal is causing trouble, is aggressive, or otherwise interfering with the enjoyment of the race by others. The Race Director has the sole and exclusive decision making authority to require pets and owners to leave in this case. There will not be any refunds issued should a pet and owner be required to leave the event by the Race Director.
8) The Kids Fun Run is for children ages 3-10 and will be no more than a half mile. Responsible adults must be present at all times with their children.
9) Age limit for 5K Run and 2K Walk is 11 years old and up. Participants aged 11-13 must have a registered adult participant with them on the course.
10) All participants under the age of 18 must have their parents or legal guardians grant permission below and be present the day of the event.
5K Run (11 years old and up. Under 14 with registered accompanying adult only.)
2K Walk (11 years old and up. Under age 14 with registered accompanying adult only.)
Kids Fun Run (Ages 3-10, and only with responsible adult present at all times.)
TROPHIES INCLUDE:
BIG DOG AWARDS
Overall Runner Male
Overall Runner Female
Top Dog Trophy - overall first place parent and dog pair
First Feline Trophy - overall first place parent and cat pair
AGE GROUP AWARDS
(M/F): 11-13/14-17/18-29/30-39/40-49/50-59/60-69/70+
Kids Fun Run Awards: 3-5/6-8/9-10
ADDITIONAL AWARDS
Youngest Participant
Oldest Participant
Best Dressed Pet
Best Parent/Pet Pair
Diva Dog
Coolest Cat
Walkers will not be eligible for trophies, but they will be guaranteed tshirts and finisher medals if registered prior to September 6, 2025.
Everyone who registers on or before before September 6, 2025, will receive a tshirt and finisher medal at the event. Shirts and finisher medals must be claimed at the event or are forfeited and may be otherwise distributed by the Race Director. Those who register after September 6, 2025, are not guaranteed a tshirt or medal, but we will do our best to make that happen on race day. All pets registered before September 6, 2025, will also receive a special gift, courtesy of Animal Friends of Barbour County.
The first 50 people who pre-register online will receive a swag bag from MOUNTAINEER RUNNING COMPANY filled with things to make your run or walk more enjoyable - you won't want to miss out on it!
There will be a Post-Race Raffle of various runner and animal related items to be given away prior to the Awards. There will also be water available to human registrants. Pet owners must bring their own water for their animals. Post race snacks will be available for both humans and pets. Parking and restrooms located on site.
There will be a special raffle for anyone who brings and donates an item to Animal Friends of Barbour County from the following list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31Z4WADP7SXOW?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwY2xjawL90cZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHu1iLY51D-vqmQHvQA9njuGm6QbyPGQMofksqgEJQlwERIan2xzPKsu20vvw_aem_HWfRYWLCjtthO3uEw2g8Nw
MOUNTAINEER RUNNING COMPANY is proud to support Barbour County Animal Friends and proceeds from the day's events will be donated to Animal Friends.
Payments may appear on your card to Elite Events. No refunds or registration transfers are allowed for this event.