The 2020 Paws Run Has Been Cancelled

In support of Governor Wolf’s Statewide COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts, the 2020 Paws Run has been cancelled.  There are no plans to reschedule the event for a later date this year.  We do look to bring the event back in 2021.  We appreciate everyone who has participated in past years and who has expressed an interest in participating in this year’s event.

Participants who have already registered for the event have the option of requesting a refund or choosing to donate their entry fee to support the Lycoming County SPCA.  Participants who have registered can indicate their choice by clicking on the registration button on this page.

• Participants who choose to continue their support of the Lycoming County SPCA can do so by donating their entry fee to support the cause.
• Participants who request a refund will be sent a check from the Lycoming County SPCA for the amount paid for registration minus the $3.00 registration fee (paid by those who registered online).

We thank you for your understanding and continued support during this difficult time.

Your participation in the Paws Run event will assist the Lycoming County SPCA in continuing to protect all types of domestic animals in Lycoming County by providing temporary shelter, emergency treatment, investigation and prosecution of cruelty or abuse complaints, adoption and counseling as well as education programs.

2.5-Mile Course

The 2.5-Mile course follows the white line around the Park and up around the top of Little League. At the 2.5 & 5 – split point, the 2.5-mile participants take a right turn into the Park and follow the turquoise line down the finishing stretch.

5-Mile Course

The 5-Mile course begins by following the white line around the Park and up around the top of Little League. At the 2.5 & 5 – split point, the 5-mile participants go straight following the red line for an out and back on the bike path. The turn around point on the bike path is just after the bike path crosses under the Market Street Bridge. After completing the out and back on the bike path, 5 mile participants take a left turn into the Park following the turquoise line down the finishing stretch (same finishing stretch used by the 2.5-mile participants)

Course Terrain

The beginning of the course for both the 2.5-mile and 5-mile participants is a combination of paved areas and areas of short-trimmed grass paths giving sections of the course a “cross-country” feel. The starting line is wide which allows participants to spread out across the starting area. Once the course reaches the Little League park, the course climbs up to the top of the stadiums, crosses through a parking lot, and returns down the other side all on paved roadways.

Water stations and restrooms

Water stations for people and animals will be provided at the start/finish line, half way up the Little League hill climb, and where the 5-mile course crosses Sylvan Del. Porta-potties are at the start/finish line and rest rooms are available at the first water stop on Little League hill. Dog waste disposal receptacles will be available at each water station.