Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk
When is Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk?
Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 in Chester Springs, PA.
What distances does Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk offer?
Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk offers 8 events: 2K Walk IN-PERSON (Children 11-15), 2K Walk IN-PERSON, 5K Run IN-PERSON, 5K Run IN-PERSON (Children 11-15), VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk, VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk (Children 11-15), Furry Friend Registration (Bandana), No Sweat Participant (Tee Shirt Purchase ONLY).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2K Walk IN-PERSON (Children 11-15) | 1.24 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 2K Walk IN-PERSON | 1.24 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| 5K Run IN-PERSON | 3.1 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| 5K Run IN-PERSON (Children 11-15) | 3.1 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk | — | $40.00 | Register |
| VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk (Children 11-15) | — | $20.00 | Register |
| Furry Friend Registration (Bandana) | — | $10.00 | Register |
| No Sweat Participant (Tee Shirt Purchase ONLY) | — | $20.00 | Register |
How much does Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk cost?
Registration for Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk held?
Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk is held in Chester Springs, PA at 1149 Pike Springs Rd.
About Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk
In-Person Run/Walk Participant Information
Join us on Saturday, May 9, at Main Line Animal Rescue
(1149 Pike Springs Road, Chester Springs, PA)
7:30 am Registration Opens
9:00 am Runners Begin
9:15 am Walkers Begin
10:15 am Beverage Garden/After-Party Opens
12:00 pm Event concludes
Register by selecting one of the options above (run or walk).
Friends, family, kid-friendly dogs, and dog-friendly kids are welcome to register to attend.
Please note: If you register later than Monday, April 21, we cannot guarantee the official 2026 Tails & Trails Race Shirt. We can potentially provide an alternative Tails & Trails race shirt.
Other Activities:
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Music
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Raffle Baskets
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50/50 Drawing
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Adoptable Animals
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Beverage Garden
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Games
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Local Vendors
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Take Home Crafts
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Photo Ops
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More
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Virtual Run/Walk Participant Information
Register by selecting the virtual option above.
Complete your run/walk out on the road, on your favorite trails, or on your indoor treadmill on or around Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Track your mileage through apps Strava, Runkeeper, Apple watch, Pacer, Run with Map My Run, or RunGo.
Tag us on social media! Use #tailsandtrails2026 @mainlineaninmalrescue @pspca so we can see you before, during, or after your run or walk. Be sure to include your furry friends, of course!
Encouragement Signs
Sponsor an Encouragement Sign, a popular Tails & Trails tradition that not only helps to rally our runners and walkers, but is also a great way to celebrate your beloved pet, to promote your business, or to cheer our participants over the finish line.
Last year we welcomed over 500 humans and nearly 100 dogs to our Main Line Animal Rescue campus for Tails & Trails. Attracting active families from Phoenixville, Chester Springs, Philadelphia, Malvern, Downingtown, Chester Springs, West Chester, and more.
Share your message with an Encouragement Sign and help us fundraise for the animals in our care. The sponsorship fee of just one Encouragement Sign can help us cover the cost of microchips for 10 dogs and cats.
Each Encouragement Sign sponsorship includes 2 complimentary race registrations to participate at the event. Participants receive an event t-shirt, registration bag with goodies, runner's bib, stadium cup, and more. Purchase your Encouragement Sign sponsorship today at www.PSPCA.org/TailsandTrails and email bcichoracki@pspca.org with your sign content by May 13th.
We hope to see you and your sign on June 1st!
All proceeds benefit our lifesaving mission.
BECOME AN ENCOURAGEMENT SIGN SPONSOR TODAY!
Help Animals, Win Pawsome Things!
When going through the registration form, click on the 'Become a Fundraiser' to enable these incentives. To help you reach your goal faster, you can easily connect your campaign to your Facebook account and make it a Facebook Fundraiser.
And you don't need to be a registered race participant to fundraise and win! Just click on the Become a Fundraiser tab above. 