Princeton Halloween Hustle
Oct 31Princeton, LA5K
Also a 5K, 14 mi from St. Mark's Paw Print Sprint 5k, registration open
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Build my planThe Paw Print Sprint is turning 10, and we’re celebrating BIG! This year, the Paw Print Sprint is becoming Paw Print Palooza — featuring our signature 5K, half-mile kids fun run, carnival rides, games, trunk-or-treat, and more! All proceeds benefit St. Mark’s Cathedral School.
Registration: Early registration through September 30 is $25 ($20 each for families of 4 or more).
October 1 - October 23 is $30.
Race day registration is $35.
Every 5K participant registered by Tuesday, October 6 will receive a racer mesh Paw Print Palooza shirt. Shirts are not guaranteed to registrants who sign up after Tuesday, October 6.
5k Starts at 9:00 a.m.
No registration needed for the half-mile kids fun run. Fun Run starts at 8:30. Just show up, lace up, and have some fun!
Kids carnival wristbands and extra t-shirts are available for purchase at https://www.stmarksschool.com/beyond-the-classroom/paw-print-palooza
Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m.
Shirt & Race Packet Pick-Up:
Wednesday, October 21, 3:00-5:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Cathedral Ministry Center (908 Rutherford St., 71104)
Thursday, October 22 & Friday, October 23, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at Sportspectrum (6970 Fern Ave., 71105)
Race Day: Saturday, October 24, 7:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Cathedral School (2785 Fairfield Ave., 71104)
Awards: Overall male and female finishers in the 5k will win $100 cash. Second place male and female finishers will win $50 cash.
Additionally, first place male and female in the age groups below win an award.
Age Groups: 10-under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
You won’t want to miss this family fun event! Halloween costumes are encouraged!
Special Note: Strollers, wagons, baby joggers, and any hand-pushed or pulled vehicle will be allowed on the course, but at a walk-pace capacity only. Absolutely NO in-line skates, roller skates, or runners with baby strollers will be allowed on run course. This rule is an RRCA regulation! No dogs are allowed on the course.
Registration opens
Jul 26, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 1, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 24, 2026
Race day
Oct 24, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 24, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 24, 2026
Current price
$30
Tier 2
Ends
Oct 24, 2026
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Also a 5K, 14 mi from St. Mark's Paw Print Sprint 5k, registration open
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