Are you ready for the 2024 WAG & Walkathon?
We are so excited to get started!
Learn more and register for the 26.2 miles in 30 days challenge.
The WAG & Walkathon is our biggest fundraising event of the year! People of all ages are invited to get pledges from their family, friends, and neighbors and come together to complete a cumulative marathon. Some create teams and others participate as individuals.
What is a Cumulative Marathon?
If you have always wanted to run a marathon but 26.2 miles in a few hours is not your style, this is the event for you! There has never been a easier way to do a marathon. Simply log 26.2 miles between September 19 – October 19. The best thing about this event is that you can do it anytime and at your own pace.
Participants can walk with a friend, a pet, or own their own. Everyone can participate in the way they choose. The goal is to get up and moving to reach 26.2 miles over the month!
National Dog Show Continues its partnership with PAWS for People’s WAG & Walkathon
The 16th annual PAWS for People WAG & Walkathon will once again feature The National Dog Show and The Kennel Club of Philadelphia as partners in the event. The partnership in 2023 raised over $57,000 for the wide-ranging PAWS for People Pet Therapy programming in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
“This is one of the most dynamic therapy dog organizations that I have encountered,” said David Frei, expert analyst for The National Dog Show on NBC and a member of The Kennel Club of Philadelphia. “This partnership has elevated all parties and the great work they do with dogs and educating the public about responsible pet parenting.” Frei, founder of the well-known therapy dog organization Angel on a Leash, is one of the leaders of the modern therapy dog movement, opening up multiple New York City healthcare institutions to therapy dog visitation during his 28 years as the face and voice of The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Learn more about the National Dog Show on our special National Dog Show Page!
PAWS Furry Fall Festival
Join us at Delcastle Park in Wilmington, DE for the PAWS Furry Fall Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 AM – 1 PM. Rain or Shine!
Learn more and see the full day of event schedule on the PAWS Furry Fall Festival page!
Family-friendly fun, entertainment, food, vendors, and doggie games and contests will be featured.
Well behaved, licensed dogs are welcome to attend!
How to Get Started
- Register
- Walk or Run – Log your 26.2 miles between September 19 – October 19.
- Cross the Finish Line – Celebrate with us on October 19th at PAWS Furry Fall Festival at Delcastle Park in Wilmington, DE. This family friendly event is open to everyone and will feature doggie games & contests, children’s activities, food, music and lots of PAWS spirit.
Please note: Once you register, all other activities are optional. The way you participate is limited only by your creativity!
Registration
You may register yourself or multiple people and you can register as an individual or create a team!
Adults (13 & over): $25.00
Children (12 & under): $10.00
Event t-shirts will be awarded to participants who raise $150 by October 19.
Track Your Miles & Join the Leaderboard
The WAG & Walkathon Cumulative Marathon begins on September 19 and ends on October 19. Track your miles on your own anyway you like. Learn more.
Be one of the first 100 people to track and report 26.2 miles and you will receive the commemorative car magnet to show off your accomplishment!
Check out the event leaderboard and learn how to be added.
If you, or a group you represent, are interested in volunteering at Furry Fall Festival Event on October 19, please email Kate Rosenthal (events@PAWSforPeople.org).