📍 Location: Rock Springs Run State Reserve Trail — Sorrento, FL
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ Event Opens: 12:00 PM • 5K Starts: Noon

💛 Why We Gather

We gather for the PawPals who make life richer — the companions who steady us, cheer us on, and remind us what connection feels like. Enrichment isn’t just fun; it’s how PawPals flourish. Every shared step, sniff, and tail wag helps them grow into confident, expressive beings… and strengthens the bond we share with them.

River, Aston, and Nova taught us that PawPals aren’t “pets.” They’re family — our shadows, our sidekicks, our PawPals for life.

PawPals Endeavor: Spoooky Edition 2026 is our way of honoring that bond — a day where PawRents and PawPals come together for belonging, joy, and resilience.

⭐ General Admission (Per Person)

💸 Cost: Free (some activities may have additional fees)

🎟️ General Admission includes:

• Event access for one registered person
• Access to community partner showcase
• Social events & enrichment activities
• Giveaways, awards & community fun
  • 1 automatic entry into the PawPals Endeavor 2026 Promotional Giveaway

🚗 Parking Pass Required:
General Admission requires selecting a parking pass per vehicle during registration. Parking is free, but a valid permit is required to comply with park regulations.

🏃‍♂️🐕 PawPals 4 Life 5K (Run or Walk)

Off‑Road • Dog‑Friendly • Chip‑Timed

Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog Month with our off‑road trail race through scenic wilderness terrain.

🎽 Race Registration Includes:

• Event access for one PawRent + one PawPal + one guest
• Entry into the dog‑friendly PawPals 4 Life 5k
  • Official race t‑shirt
  • Finisher medal
  • Matching dog medal & race bandana
  • Chip‑timed bib
  • Option to register up to 4 additional PawPals (small fee)
• Access to community partner showcase
• Social events & enrichment activities
• Giveaways, awards & community fun
  • 10 automatic giveaway entries for the PawRent
  • 1 giveaway entry for the guest

📅 Guaranteed Shirt Deadline:
15 September 2026 (or until sizes sell out)

***Special Offer for Pride Members - Check Out Member Offers for more info***

🌙 Spoooky Trail & Treat (6:00 PM – 8:10 PM)

A reservation‑based spoooky adventure through Rock Springs Run State Reserve.

• Runs from 6:00 PM to 8:10 PM
• Reservations required
• Available as an add‑on for General Admission attendees or PawPals 4 Life 5k participants

🎃 Event Activities (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM)

• Dog‑Friendly PawPals 4 Life 5K
• Dog Stunt Shows
• Agility & Lure Courses
• Look‑a‑Like Costume Contest
• Community Partners
• Giveaway & Silent Auction
• Spoooky Trail & Treat (6:00 PM – 8:10 PM)
• And more!

🕒 Event Schedule — October 24, 2026

• 10:30 AM — 5K Packet Pickup / Check‑In
• 12:00 PM — 5K Starts & General Admission Opens
• 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM — Activities & Experiences
• 6:00 PM – 8:10 PM — Spoooky Trail & Treat (reservations required)

🚗 Parking & Entrance

• Parking is free and located inside the park
• General Admission only: must select a parking pass during registration (per vehicle)
• 5K and Spoooky Trail & Treat registrations: include a parking pass automatically
• Park entrance is included with General Admission, 5K registration, or the Spoooky Trail & Treat

🐕 Florida State Park Pet Policy

• PawPals must be leashed (max 6 ft) and under physical control at all times
• Rabies vaccination required
• PawRents may be asked to show proof at check‑in

🏅 5K Awards

• Overall Top 3 Adults (18+): Male, Female, Non‑Binary
• Overall Top 3 Youth (17 and younger): Male, Female, Non‑Binary
• Overall Top 3 PawPals
• Top 3 per age group (Male, Female, Non‑Binary)

👕 5K T‑Shirts

Shirt sizes are guaranteed for early registrants. Once “Sold Out” appears, that size is no longer available.

🎁 PawPals Endeavor 2026 Promotional Giveaway

5K Registration:

• 1 “No Purchase Necessary” entry + 9 additional entries (10 total) for the PawRent
• 1 entry for the guest

General Admission Registration:

• 1 “No Purchase Necessary” entry per registered person

Additional entries may be submitted at:
https://getdisrupted.betterworld.org/giveaways/pawpals2026

🧭 Entrance Change Notification

Access the event via Rock Springs Reserve Road and Wekiva River Road in Sorrento, Florida. The old entrance off SR‑429 South will be open only during hunting season.

🤝 Merchant & Sponsor Opportunities

Explore merchant and sponsor opportunities:
partners.getdisrupted.org

⚠️ Important Notes

• Admission subject to capacity limits
• Race registration is non‑refundable and non‑transferable
• Trail running involves natural terrain and inherent risks
• Event details subject to change