5K & Paws Walk 2026
Long Island Cares’ Annual 5K & Paws Walk
Run Together. Walk Together. Support Together.
Grab your running shoes, bring your four-legged friend, and join us for Long Island Cares’ Annual 5K & Paws Walk at the beautiful Belmont Lake State Park! Whether you’re running for a new 5K personal record, strolling with family and friends, or bringing your pup along for the adventure, this pet-friendly charity event is a great way to enjoy the day.
What to Expect
- 5K Fun Run/Walk through a scenic, pet-friendly route
- Photo ops and wagging tails around every bend, your pets are the star of the show!
- Pet & people raffle prizes—donate a non-perishable pet or human food item for a chance to win!
- Light breakfast to fuel you while you keep up with your fluffy pal
- Community celebration that brings together animal lovers, fitness fans, and compassionate neighbors
Why We Walk
Every step you take helps feed pets in need and the people who love them. All proceeds support Long Island Cares’ Pet Pantry and hunger relief programs that serve both two-legged and four-legged members of our community.
🏆 Bonus Raffle
- Bring a non-perishable pet food item for a chance to win a basket of pet goodies.
- Bring a non-perishable human food item for a chance to win a prize for pet parents.
2025 Paws Walk Highlights
Browse the photo gallery of doggos at the 2025 event doing walks with their humans.