The Merced Police Department K9 Association would like to invite you, your family, and your friends (2 and 4-legged!) to the first annual Paws on Patrol Fun Run at Lake Yosemite on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The goal of Paws on Patrol is to bring our community together in support of canine programs that promote public safety, education, service, wellness, and compassionate care for working and service dogs throughout our region. Runners and walkers of all levels can register to compete in the 1Mile, 5K, or 10K. Run or walk by yourself or in the company of your dog. That's right, this is a family and dog-friendly event! First of its kind in our area. Both you and your pets will enjoy the scenic course we've layed out at beautiful Lake Yosemite. Age-group medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place males and females in the 5K/10K running events (10 & under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, & 60+). In the 1 Mile run/walk, 1st and 2nd place males and females will receive a medal. And the first 100 registered participants (with a dog) receive a custom dogtag.
Below is a description of the event goals for the 2026 Paws on Patrol Fun Run/Walk fundraiser benefiting MERCED Canine LLC nonprofit:
Not ready to complete a 10K Run or even a 5K Run/Walk? Choose the easy, low-key, 1 Mile Run/Walk. With or without a dog...we hope you can join us for this great community cause. Our working and retired K9 heroes thank you for your support!
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$35.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
Oct 17, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Merced.
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Merced is a city of 86,000 people (2020) in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
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